Saddleback Butte in 4K | SoCal Mojave Hiking in Los Angeles

Right outside Los Angeles, nestled near Palmdale, the San Gabriel Mountains and the Mojave desert is a terrific place to find Joshua Trees, boulders and excellent day hikes: Saddleback Butte State Park.
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[@johnboy7417]

Directly south of the park is a town named Lake Los Angeles (a failed mini Las Vegas.) I've lived there my whole life and hiked this butte many times. On the most southern face about a quarter of the way up there's a formation of rocks me and my best friend named "Kobi's Peak"; the name of my husky who was with us which turned out to be his last day of life as well. Thank you for visiting this neglected park and treating it with respect.

[@dorinaflora5851]

My husband and I have been hiking the South side of the Buttes, for over 7 years...every morning(with some exceptions). I wish I could show you some pictures...

[@indirac.4010]

Its great t see Thomas making his solo video and show so much love and care for the place he visited.

[@Christopher-yc1xk]

It takes guts to hike in these conditions alone. Props to you man !! Great video

[@MrFullfocus]

I enjoy all of the AA videos, but these that Thomas does of the day hikes are some of my favorites because they're more like the type of trip that I'm able take around here

[@alexandra52694858]

I loved this shorter, more casual video! You guys always make me so happy to be one of your sponsors.

[@jb0258]

Sand blasts really do hurt your face so badly. It's one of those things that you never really think about until its happened to you, at least once. On another note, I hope this park has gotten so more love in the last 5 years or so since this video (: these places are so important to keep alive.

[@brianpowell5082]

The view at 0:55 is epic looking at Mt Baden-Powell to Will Thrall Peak and Pleasant View Ridge in the San Gabriels

[@luigi6598]

Thanks for the shout out on my Sequoia National Park picture. My Son and I enjoy all you videos. So many places that we here in So Cal don't even know are there. Thanks for giving this place some exposure.

[@stevev707]

I lived in Southern California for over 20 years. Every weekend I would venture and discover what Califonia has to offer. I moved from California to Texas over 13 years ago, but I still visit there every year. To this date, I still have not seen everything, I would take more than a lifetime to discover that paradise.

[@aamandalamm]

Another great episode! Appreciate you guys showing the natural beauty that’s here in Southern California

[@tracyspivey3837]

Great love the “lens” saying one of the best ways I’ve heard of you make it your own level of enjoyment

[@wendysuperfan1014]

thanks guys

[@wickedsonz3847]

Thanks guys!!! Thanks Thomas!!! I live in California and don’t explore it. Came across Adventure Archives in the midst of this coronavirus sickness and am so pleased to see California being explored. It gets me excited to get well and go out there and see the beauty I’ve so seriously under appreciated.

[@lorenjohnson1811]

The origin of the Joshua tree name is from settlers who were reminded of the Joshua, from the Old Testament, holding up his arms in prayer, according to wiki. Also, those are not sage brush, but Creosote bushes, very common in the deserts. Enjoyed your misadventure!

[@tonetorgersen3668]

yes, they are creosote bushes

[@Jackson_2329]

Correct !

[@ChrisProuse]

Love this - the range of experiences you can have in California always amazes me. Beautifully done! :)

[@longfootbuddy]

i went up big butte at the crack of dawn.. i was so excited, i left my friends in the rear.. yea, i had high knees as i left them behind

[@thuderclese]

This is one of my favorite hikes to do in the Antelope Valley. I've done it 8 or 10 times, and recommend doing it in the fall or spring. What's great about it is that you almost always have the trail to yourself as rarely is their anyone else hiking in the park. Bring plenty of water though as there is hardly any shade, save for a few Joshua Trees here and there.

[@fareenalliance]

I've always heard of "Saddleback Butte" but living in palmdale for 10 years i never knew it was RIGHT here will definitely have to check it out :)

[@LukesHomeTube]

I’ve lived in LA for a really long time and never knew this park was there. I’ll have to check it out and show some support for it. Thanks for such a cool video on this amazing park.

[@Jackson_2329]

It’s nowhere near LA LOL

[@Jackson_2329]

It’s in Lancaster Ca

[@sallylouise9826]

Loved it ! Sorry bout your camera beautiful views ! 👍🏻

[@phebekuo8273]

❤❤❤❤thank you Thomas !

[@Dusky672]

I feel you Thomas on the crashing tripod accident. My wife had an episode like that on a waterfall hike. Put the tripod on a rock...turned....down went tripod...bye bye camera. Now I am always on standby for a falling tripod grab lol.

[@rv6amark]

Another informative video. Even though I worked in Palmdale for many years and ran desert trails at lunchtime, I never did get to this area. This looks like a great winter hike, but I don't mean winter as in snow. Even though the area gets very little rain or snow, one should still dress for strong winds combined with cool temperatures. Hypothermia can be a problem, even in the desert.

[@Jackson_2329]

It’s in Lancaster

[@BrosephRussell]

Awesome place right in my backyard as some would say born and raised out here thanks for the great videos we had many picnics and camping there .

[@bureauoffakecontent1111]

Loved the hike, Thomas. Always wanted to do a hike in the desert region out west. Thanks for taking us along man. Stay safe and good adventures.

[@austinheath9739]

Great video, what a beautiful gem of a park!

[@SAR9331]

Go to this park often. Consider hanging pack on tripod to stabilize it.

[@cookconzo6013]

This video is awesome, love the solo hike 👊

[@outnowoutdoors6469]

Thanks for the trip! The view and wideness were awesome.

[@AZCampcraft]

Great video, very much enjoyed it. Nice one Thomas!

[@kimkrueger4215]

David danced before the LORD. :-) Joshua was the one who took the Israelites into the promised land after Moses died. Maybe the settlers who moved into the area (and named the tree) thought it was their promised land, so to speak.... Sorry about your camera!

[@noranoradee3798]

Really enjoyed,thanksss

[@TheCoolmonk34]

Teddy bear cholla are also known as Jumping Cholla... as I learned the hard way!

[@TheOtterOutdoorsman]

Looks like an amazing place, and if I lived on that side of the country I would check it out. And tjat stuff happens. I had the wind take a camera into the snow.

[@uptrail7169]

Very Good video Thomas! 👍😀

[@jamesking1075]

I miss the desert, awesome video

[@gohanrei]

Too bad about the camera man, but thanks so much for the dedication on making the video. I definitely agree that trips are about how your mindset is.

[@ReeWrayOutdoors]

I liked the lens metaphor. Seems it would've been appropriate to add "but no matter what lens you're using...just make sure it doesn't make your rig top-heavy in the wind!" I feel for you man. I think most of us have done something similar. I once dropped my camera onto a rock and into a creek in the Smoky Mountains while attempting to hand it to someone. Doh!!

[@Llamateurs]

No crowds, that's what yo want from hike 😎 thanks for interesting info aa usual!

[@scottmay1324]

Love the solo hike, and the display of vulnerability. Good lessons. Of all the solo-hiker-youtubers out there, Thomas does it best with his expert stream of consciousness. Still waiting for solo Thomas overnight episode.

[@cgriggsiv]

If I can get there I would go but unfortunately not the case beautiful scenery and yes that lenses equals bad day especially when they crack or break

[@miis05]

I love this park and I am planning to hike again from Saddleback Butte to Saddleback Mountain. I made a short video of it and I’m always looking for interested hikers to join.

[@serena_davis]

Great video, Thomas! I really enjoyed hearing your story at the end about lenses. Sometimes you can’t change your circumstances or what happened but you can choose your perspective and how you respond. Sorry about your camera. Looking forward to more side videos!

[@pilgrimcarolee7294]

Thanks Thomas for making this place more well known. I have been there several times because I have an R.V. and they have a dump site there for my sewer. I did not know the info About the name. I always wandered why it was called that & what it meant. So, thank you! 😀

[@JoeDoeOutdoors]

Hey awesome page ☺ Keep it up!

[@321654987510]

HI Thomas would you be able to do a video on what you take on a day hike

[@gohanrei]

Thumbs up for the prequel throwback "i don't like sand... it's rough, coarse, irritating, and it gets everywhere - anakin"

[@CruzCruz-nw7fi]

The biggest juiciest asparagus 😮😂👏👏👏‼️‼️‼️ I ❤ CA from PHX , hike PHX AZ 💯💯👏👏‼️‼️

[@Thuz788]

I’m new to the channel and have already found that I love these videos. All 4 of y’all are extremely knowledgeable, and I’m not sure I could pick a favorite. Perhaps I haven’t gotten to the video that reveals this, but how did all 4 of y’all meet. (I know Andrew and Bryan are brothers, but how did your group form?)

[@AdventureArchives]

It gets mentioned sometimes on our podcast, but Andrew and I are Brothers and Robby is our cousin. Thomas was our neighbor growing up

[@claramullen]

I think it's because the park is not that well known Thomas but it is a beauiful place.

[@WithinHikingDistance]

Looks like a great small park to discover. We like to avoid crowds so that would be a good State Park. Hopefully they can keep it as a SP. Cool video though your camera paid the price of the wind :(

[@inthewoodswithbigfoot3941]

Cool trip! Sorry about your camera, but thanks for sharing just the same.

[@LeaLikesIcecream]

Anyone else get depressed by places with that little green and would never consider going there? Very informative video though Thomas

[@tonetorgersen3668]

it's a very dry place, but full of life if you just take the time to look. Every spring it comes alive with beautiful wildflowers. On January 1, 2020, they have the 1st Day Hikes event with guided tours, and you will learn so much about the desert and find it amazing.

[@tulkasino]

thx Thomas

[@scottdunbar4898]

"She's a butte Clark!"

[@tmad5358]

Vasquez Rocks, and Red Rocks parks are far better imo. For VR, Take the long loop and have picnic at the flats. For RR, after the normal trails, visit the Indian ruins and take a drive In the back country mining areas. Thanks for this trip!

[@JTPIERCEF]

go Thomas!

[@Swerly01]

Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@ah1563]

Ahh man, you broke your camera? That sucks, man! Was this when you forgot your Chapstick, too? Well, as I like say, ya can't win 'em all! 💘

[@Righteous1ist]

Ah a desert

[@DLTsandwich]

Lol Palmdale isn’t that small of a town nearly 200,000 people live out here in Palmdale

[@jingbar]

Sorry about the camera

[@jonathangumpangkum5563]

@7:40 I see what you did there... -__- (sw aotc reference)

[@alphaphotoandvideo]

Is it dangerous? snakes? coyotes? hobos ?

[@BerenddeBoer]

Dude, read you Old Testament more!

[@treedirt10000]

He gonna go cry in his car

[@beamer6136]

I thought Thomas was moving back to OHIO

[@AdventureArchives]

He'll be back soon!

[@sjbelz76]

I don't like sand. It's course and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere.