Nearing the End of our Two Month Hike - Hayduke Trail Thru Hike 16

[@JupiterHikes]

So now that the Hayduke is coming to a close, what kind of videos would you like to see next?

[@NickOutside]

something in mexico would be cool

[@Rydoge7]

@@JupiterHikes anything if it means more weekly uploads!

[@fredbosch5392]

Less commercials would be nice😀😀

[@stopgapper]

You have done a video back in the day about hiking with a partner. Unless I missed a video, it would be interesting to see a discussion of how your experience and thinking has evolved on the matter.

[@RC-qf3mp]

Skills based videos would be good. Advanced how-to stuff , based on your recent experiences. And curious about any insights in hiker health, nutrition or conditioning you’ve learned.

[@Rkolb2798]

I find the Narration on this hike to be one of your best , thank you for letting us tag along 😊

[@falconsooner]

Thanks for showing us parts of the Grand Canyon most of us will never see.

[@JupiterHikes]

Without this route I don't think I ever would have known of these places either! Really opened up a big world of trails in the grand canyon beyond the most popular

[@robinowen3058]

What an epic adventure for you and Sprocket! I am in awe of how the two of you faced and overcame challenges and that you found joy in the trials. So looking forward to what you are up to next, hope Sprocket will be with you.

[@davidstrauss4808]

I mean, man, you folks are almost zen-like. The calm, appreciation of the moment and acceptance of the many troubles seem almost superhuman to me. Do you never ever get angry and frustrated? You certainly do not seem to, or at least you don't show! I know, it doesn't do you any good to have those negative emotions, but you are human after all - I think - or may be you are not? 🤣Be it as it may, I would like to express my sincerely felt gratitude for this your video series of the Hayduke and all the effort you have put into bringing it to us. Thank you so much!

[@JupiterHikes]

Thank you! And sometimes yeah, frustrated. But it generally doesn't serve me any purpose and I try to move on quickly

[@SeMoArtifactAdventures]

This was one of the best sections you have shown yet. I've watched every video so far. Some of the landscapes you all have walked through are absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@belindaguerette4249]

Love this perspective of the Grand Canyon! You do things that even most of us backpackers haven’t dreamed of. Love that you show your food and setting up tarp on different spaces and cool birds and plants. Can’t wait to see where you go next!

[@MikeOlin-f3u]

I have never seen you guys look so tired! Love this series!

[@wolfeadventures]

Learned more about the Grand Canyon in is 20 min video than I have in 40 years!

[@sking1459]

What a video. Glad you talked about the heat, because some scenes look like a canyon ShangriLa and is easy to forget just watching what you’re going through. This has been just incredible to watch.

[@stpetie7686]

I'm going to miss the canyon scenes, but will be glad for you guys to be out of the heat. I know how miserable that can be. Thanks again for posting.

[@ChristyHikes]

Jupiter and Sprockets, sorry to repeat myself but this section was my favorite! (so far) lol The Deer Creek Falls were spectacular! I was shocked when you stated the temperature changes just 50 feet closer to the falls. Absolutely amazed how the Big Horn Sheep can toe tap those steep drop-offs, I wonder how many days they can do the Hayduke in! Awesome video Jupiter!

[@JupiterHikes]

It's a really unique section! You could do it in pieces as sections hikes too. The deer creek and thunder falls has a loop trail that comes down from the north rim. Then kanab creek canyon could be done as a big out and back. If you're ever in the area or looking for something interesting!

[@carolineray2155]

@@JupiterHikes I've done that loop. SO much fun to be able to be in the water so much. Slept on one of those ledges at Deer Creek, tucked under the ledge to avoid any rock fall.

[@dilloncurrier]

you seemed to constantly have a smile on your face in all the PCT vid's, but not as much is this series. The hot weather, bush walking, boulders must have been a really tough combo. good to know.

[@JupiterHikes]

Comparing a very mentally easy trail to the hardest out there!

[@user-no2ei6dp2q]

Good on you! The heat would crush me

[@noeleneproud5334]

Thanks for all the great shots of such a beautiful place. I get a lot out of your thoughts on managing the risks in the narrow canyons. Never underestimate the power of moving water.

[@svsleipnir]

You really undersell the suck on that section nicely. Showerbath Spring is pretty special. Sad to see this series end. Great stuff.

[@georgewyse8378]

I look forward to each new video, you do a great job.

[@DeanAndersen]

Great to see you two in some familiar territory. I've done Thunder River and Deer Creek as a loop from the Bill Hall trailhead two times. It was easy when I was in my 20's but when I was 52 it really kicked my butt. Thanks for sharing the video and the stories.

[@jhonyermo]

Man, I could not get so close to the edge and look over like Sprocket did. Jeez!

[@lynnnorthrup8914]

Great job with awesome footage! Thank you for sharing. 😀👍

[@SteveFransen-n3w]

Wow! And thanks so much for taking me along. Amazing is such an understatement. I want to be there, but no way can I handle 100+ degree heat. I'm still intending to add Grand Canyon to my itinerary next spring. Might have to do GC before Escalante to optimize the temperatures in each location. Thanks again; I'm loving these videos!

[@JupiterHikes]

Grand canyon is awesome! Personally I like the north rim better as it gets way less traffic and feels a lot more calm. Hope you make it there and enjoy!

[@kylesmamawat443]

What a beautiful hike! Thank God you missed the snake!!

[@dirtyjarhikes]

Lmaoo at your shoe tread. Cool shots of the goats. I think we saw the same family 🐐🐐🐐🐐

[@JupiterHikes]

Those shoes got trashed so quick!! Was pretty sad about it after only having them for 200 miles!!

[@dirtyjarhikes]

@@JupiterHikes may they rest in peace

[@hollygiesen1200]

WOW, this was awesome!

[@Pharoahkeevis]

Happy trails. Stay strong and safe !!!

[@Livesoutdoors-c2v]

EPIC! Thank you!!❤

[@verasilva]

This was incredible!!! How about more international backpacking? Iceland, Norway?

[@2StandThere4]

Wow! You and Sproket are amazing - no way could I do that trail. Take a look up north, The Border Trail, Kekekabic trail, try a little canoeing in the Boundry Waters. Parts of Lake Superior. These don't disappoint. Whatever you guys do we'll be waiting to watch 😅 Great trip, narration and video.

[@JupiterHikes]

We did the Superior hiking trail last year! Was really cool. I'd definitely come back for more!!

[@garagebrewer]

11:34 OMG, so much sand! It goes on forever. 😂

[@TimOthy222]

Epic. Thanks

[@robinowen3058]

My favorite video if the week! Do hikers sometimes tackle the Hayduke south to north to get through the Grand Canyon earlier in the season when it’s cooler?

[@JupiterHikes]

Some do, but I think the better option is to just start a week or 10 days earlier than we did!

[@colbypark1311]

Clearly that looked challenging, but my goodness it looked absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing Jupiter. Oh, and what pack does Sprocket have?

[@JupiterHikes]

She made that pack herself!

[@trakyboy5128]

Hey amigo that's a big boy w a big BITE 😮😮 !!! Can you imagine the rumble that big boulder must have made is it fell into that little canyon 😮. It would be a good time to be in the water because then nobody would know you wet your pants from the crashing and smashing of a big tumbling Boulder😅😂

[@JupiterHikes]

There were a couple times on this trail we could hear a major rockfall somewhere off in the distance! Definitely creepy

[@pimacanyon6208]

spectacular. incredible. very very hard! has anyone done the Hayduke in the opposite direction? Could you do the Grand Canyon section first, early enough that major snowmelt hadn't yet started so the creeks that you have to cross would be crossable? The obvious advantage would be temps at the bottom of the Grand would be pleasant instead of the 100+ temps you had to deal with.

[@JupiterHikes]

It's way less common to travel in an eastward direction, but some do it. Keep in mind water levels from high snow melt (you'd be guaranteed skipping tapeats creek and saddle canyon), and also that the rim of the canyon is at like 9,000 feet so there'd be significant snow travel. I think starting a little earlier than us is the better option you're looking for.

[@pimacanyon6208]

@@JupiterHikes thanks! yeah, I was thinking that if you went early enough, say late March, the snowmelt wouldn't be underway yet, but I have no idea how high those creeks would run during the winter. Late March is officially early Spring, but close enough to winter that snowpack on the Canyon Rims would likely still be deep and maybe just starting to melt. Would you say the Hayduke is the most difficult thru hike you've done so far?

[@JupiterHikes]

Absolutely yes! In almost every regard, yes the most difficult

[@pimacanyon6208]

@@JupiterHikes yeah, just the heat alone at the bottom of the Grand would do me in. Add to that, the rough to non-existent trails, the boulder hopping for 7 miles (that must have taken at least a day), the route finding, the huge climbs and descents, the water crossings and long wadings... I can't imagine. You did the trail that starts in AZ and ends in Albuquerque, NM, and I gathered that was difficult too. But doesn't hold a candle to the Hayduke. Congrats on completing it. Very few have done it. You're in a very elite club!

[@RC-qf3mp]

Would you consider wearing your Cairn sandals on this hike, with all the river crossing and heat? How long does it take for everything to dry with all that heat after a river crossing? Great footage.

[@JupiterHikes]

Absolutely no to the sandals for me! All of the off trail travel, bushwhacking, scrambling on loose rock, boulder hopping... I think you'd have way to high of a chance injuring yourself wearing sandals on this trail. Given how hot and dry it is, shoes dry out in less than an hour after a water crossing

[@patrickgardner396]

These are so amazing, have enjoyed your work for years, but these Hayduke videos are really something extra! One question about the temps: I'm baffled by the temps you are quoting, like 115-120 deg F. My personal experience with temps like that is they are very dangerous. Any exposure more than an hour or two - especially strenuous exposure - puts you at risk of a heatstroke. And temps like that are usually accompanied by high night-time temps, which also make it hard for the body to reset overnight. Yet in several of these shots, you are not even sweating. Baffled by how you are so heat resistant. Personally, if it was expected to be 115 consistently, I would avoid it. Even if it were in the low 100s, I would be getting up at 2am to hike during the night, and siesta'ing for most of the day in a deep-dark shady spot. But there are lots of shots in this of you out in the middle of the day. Would be fun to hear more how you both managed it!

[@JupiterHikes]

Naw that heat was terrible! It's hard to show in a video (maybe should have done a timelapse) but I mentioned that we were taking SIX HOUR breaks under some shaded bushes throughout the day. So you see the hiking, but miss the ridiculous breaks that make that hiking possible during this time of year. It was insanity sometimes to just be sitting still for so long, and yet still be so incredibly hot. Sometimes we would try to progress forward but would only make it 10 minutes before having to stop for another hour or so. Crazy!

[@patrickgardner396]

@@JupiterHikes Great job making it all the way through the Grand Canyon in that heat!

[@keypenhikeralan4233]

Wow!

[@heartattackhiker3527]

Did you drink the water on the PCT at Joshua springs. I did, kind of a creepy place with a Bible by a rock on the way back to the trail.

[@JupiterHikes]

Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately?) I do not remember that spring!

[@heartattackhiker3527]

@@JupiterHikes it was off trail a little bit and has uranium in it.

[@wolfeadventures]

How did your water filter hold up with all the silty water?

[@JupiterHikes]

Held up pretty well, for the most part silt was mostly avoidable fortunately with some pre planning

[@wolfeadventures]

@@JupiterHikesoh nice.

[@HM-gk3rq]

How does it work for permits if you are in the canyon longer than expected?

[@JupiterHikes]

We had to have our permits adjusted twice, while we were in the canyon. On the other hand a camp can be flexible-ish because of how the permits are. You must camp within a certain 'use zone' but that zone at times can be fairly large. So sometimes camping at the beginning of a zone, when you originally planned to be at the end of it can be a big difference.

[@wineberryred]

I don't understand, Grand Canyon National Park and Zion National Park aren't very close to each other, how can you almost be done and still be in GCNP?

[@JupiterHikes]

They aren't close if you take a car, but as a hiker we are more or less drawing a straight line between the two which actually makes them pretty close to each other! As the crow flies it's about 50 miles, and thus for us it's much less than 100 between.

[@Rydoge7]

Hoping you got a hot meal at Oscar’s after finishing in Zion!

[@JupiterHikes]

We did actually! It was great!!

[@Rydoge7]

@@JupiterHikes how could you not!?

[@christopherch7307]

👍🐿🤦🏼

[@Rkolb2798]

Snake would have been somewhat unhappy

[@JupiterHikes]

Probably even more so than me! Good thing for both of our sake

[@Dusty10]

Hayduke lives by Edward Abbey

[@stephenlewis8143]

Tapeats you made it, Thunder falls impressive (I've seen it) Surprise Valley & then the deck above DC Falls (nice) and at the bottom the wondrous falls. I've done that trip on foot. The owner of Merrell boots (his wife & grand child) made an effort to cross Tapeats and both of them perished (very unfortunate). Kanab Creek has some wondrous spots, thank goodness there was water there for you, some seasons it's dry. Once atop Hack Cyn I assume you went to Zion, or you had other plans? People take different routes on the Hayduke, I'm told. The routes in UT I've been to all of them, many times, but never did the Hayduke, had a profession and other duties in life. Impressive & great video, I congratulate you. I've a Ph.D buddy (ecologist, bird expert) that has run the CR over 50 times, and done multiple parts of the Tonto trail many times, often with former park rangers.

[@freeradical77]

Who's eating those uranium cows I wonder😬

[@JupiterHikes]

Maybe the cows glow at night 👽👽

[@michelle_ajema]

😂😂😂😂