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Hidden Gems of Nature
United States
Приєднався 17 жов 2019
Hidden Gems of Nature is just that, hidden, unfamiliar, beautiful locations in nature. They are not majestic, beautiful locations we are all familiar with (i.e. Grand Canyon, Yosemite, etc.). Instead they are small surprises of unique beauty or contrasting landscape to the surrounding area.
Designed for those who love to explore, we will only give you general directions and let you discover these hidden gems. We will not reveal the exact location. That is too easy. Join me on a guided discovery or challenge yourself to your own adventure as you discover the Hidden Gems of Nature.
Designed for those who love to explore, we will only give you general directions and let you discover these hidden gems. We will not reveal the exact location. That is too easy. Join me on a guided discovery or challenge yourself to your own adventure as you discover the Hidden Gems of Nature.
DEVIL'S HALLWAY, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas
This is a 2.2 mile HIKE (One Way).This is a moderate hike with a little bit of rock hopping the last half mile. Lots of unique rock formations. If you hiked this trail the end of October/first of November, you would have some beautiful Fall Colors. We hiked this trail on October 16, 2024.
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PLANE WRECK, White Mountains, Arizona #3(Difficult Clues)
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This is a 6.5 mile HIKE (One Way) in the White Mountains of Arizona. It is a beautiful hike through some old growth evergreens to one of the highest elevations in Arizona. You also pass some interesting rock formations, mountain streams and flowers as you hike. Snow was still covering the trail in many locations and completely covering the trail over 11,000 feet. We hiked this trail on June 7, ...
DEEP SAND, DEEP TROUBLE Arizona Strip #2(Moderate Clues)
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This is a drive in the Arizona Strip that requires 4 wheel drive and clearance. Some of the roads may be impassable. This plateau has unique outcroppings of rocks all across the plateau, loaded with hidden gems and random surprises. We drove the plateau May 25, 2024.
NOT A BURIAL PLOT in Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona #3(Difficult Clues)
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This is a 3.5 mile HIKE (one way) in the tops of the Chiricahua Mountains. Aspen and Evergreen forests filled with wildlife, meadows and hidden springs along with other Hidden Gems of Nature. Hiked May 17, 2024.
CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT Heart of Rocks Loop, Chiricahua Mountains, Arizona #2
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This is the HEART OF ROCKS Loop trail (9-10 mile loop) in Chiricahua National Monument. You HIKE in and out of the Hoodoos all along the trail. It is a great trail with a couple of beautiful canyons you can hike through on the way there and back. Many of rock formations have names to go with them. I did the loop hike via the Echo Canyon trail and them looped back on the Mushroom trail. I hiked ...
2 SLOT CANYONS IN 1 HIKE, Arizona Strip #1(Moderate Clues)
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This is a 6 mile HIKE (one way with shuttle) in 2 slot canyons in the Arizona Strip. Each canyon varies in its depth, height, rock features and texture. There are also petroglyphs, alcoves and grotto's in this slot canyon. As well as many hidden gems of nature in this isolated slot canyon. Hiked May 24, 2024
CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT Echo Trail, Chiricahua Mountains, AZ #1
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This is ECHO CANYON Trail in Chiricahua National Monument in Southeast Arizona. It is a 3.5 mile loop HIKE. The National Monument is known for the large amount of Rhyolite Hoodoos found in this small area of the Chiricahua Mountains. Along with the incredible hikes filled with Hoodoos, there are a number of other beautiful hikes throughout the National Monuments canyons and mountains. This was ...
SELDOM HIKED TRAIL Mazatzal Mountains, Arizona #1 (Moderate clues)
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This is a 4 mile HIKE (one way) in the Mazatzal Mountains of Arizona. We hiked through evergreen forests, past several cascades across from the highest peak in the Mazatzal Mountains. Beautiful views with hidden gems of Nature. Hiked April 4, 2024.
GILA BOX Gila River, Arizona #3 (Moderate Clues)
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This is a 28 mile KAYAK trip on the Gila River and the San Francisco River. With beautiful rock formations and white water runs. The trip was taken on March 29-30, 2024. The flows on the San Francisco were 375 CFS. Once we were in the Gila Box they were around 700 CFS.
STEEPEST 1.5 MILE HIKE in Central Arizona #1 (Easy Clues)
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This is a 1.5 mile HIKE (one way) with 2100 feet of elevation gain. The trail requires steel cable in several locations making for a difficult hike. The trail itself is a Hidden Gem along with several rock formations and outcroppings. There are also some spring flowers blooming. I hiked this trail on March 22, 2024.
SHORTEST HIKE with MANY GEMS in Superstition Mountains, Arizona #25 (Easy Clues)
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This is a short 1.3 mile HIKE (one way) to a cave. Hike an additional 1/2 mile to two other destinations. Great leisurely hike to see a number of Hidden Gems; A cave with a short mine shaft inside, old Homestead with a remaining chimney, Gold mine shaft, arch and other Hidden Gems of Nature A great, quick hike when you don't have a lot of time.
NO TRAIL TO THIS WATERFALL Superstition Mountains, Arizona #24 (Easy Clues)
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This is a 3 mile HIKE (one way) in the Superstition Mountains with only an intermittent trail the first quarter mile. No trail after that. You will be rock hopping with a little bouldering. The canyon has many hidden gems if you are looking for variety. You will pass an arch, three erosion caves, hike through a boulder field and two narrow sections of canyon and end at a waterfall. Unless you w...
DEEPEST CANYON in Superstition Mountains, Arizona #23 (Moderate Clues)
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This is a 3 mile HIKE (One Way) with no trail. This is a narrow canyon that is 900' to 1000' deep in the section of this hike. There are several boulder fields that need to be negotiated or passed by climbing up the side of the canyon. There are erosion caves, multiple rock formations, streams, pools, Autumn colors. This canyon was hiked on December 1, 2023.
Great Basin National Park, Wheeler Peak, Day 2
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Great Basin National Park Hiked August 3, 2023 Wheeler Peak is the highest Peak in Nevada at 13,000 feet. This is a 5 mile hike one way with incredible vistas, forests and Meadows. We saw many flowers and various wildlife, mostly Mule Deer.
Great Basin National Park Day 1
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Rock Glacier Hike Bristlecone Pine Loop Hike Alpine Lakes Loop Hike Lehman Caves Tour Hiked August 4th 2023
TWO HIDDEN LAKES San Francisco Peaks, Arizona #6 (Moderate Clues)
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TWO HIDDEN LAKES San Francisco Peaks, Arizona #6 (Moderate Clues)
LAVA RIVER CAVE San Francisco Peaks, Arizona #5
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LAVA RIVER CAVE San Francisco Peaks, Arizona #5
STUNNING 360° VIEWS San Francisco Peaks, Arizona #4 (Easy Clues)
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STUNNING 360° VIEWS San Francisco Peaks, Arizona #4 (Easy Clues)
ISOLATED BASIN San Francisco Peaks, Arizona #3 (Easy Clues)
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ISOLATED BASIN San Francisco Peaks, Arizona #3 (Easy Clues)
GOLD MINE MAP Superstition Mountains, Arizona #22 (Difficult Clues)
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GOLD MINE MAP Superstition Mountains, Arizona #22 (Difficult Clues)
HARDEST 3 MILE HIKE in Superstition Mountains, Arizona #21(Easy Clues)
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HARDEST 3 MILE HIKE in Superstition Mountains, Arizona #21(Easy Clues)
WATERSLIDE CANYON; Sierra Ancha Mountains, Arizona #1
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WATERSLIDE CANYON; Sierra Ancha Mountains, Arizona #1
DANGEROUS CABIN TO VISIT! Galiuro Mountains, Arizona #2 (moderate clues)
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DANGEROUS CABIN TO VISIT! Galiuro Mountains, Arizona #2 (moderate clues)
HIDDEN STONE CABIN. Pinal Mountains, Arizona #3 (Difficult Clues)
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HIDDEN STONE CABIN. Pinal Mountains, Arizona #3 (Difficult Clues)
ICEBERGs IN JULY! Medicine Bow Mountains, Colorado #1(Moderate Clues)
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ICEBERGs IN JULY! Medicine Bow Mountains, Colorado #1(Moderate Clues)
6 Day Crossing Part 1 of Superstition Mountains, AZ
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6 Day Crossing Part 1 of Superstition Mountains, AZ
6 Day Crossing Part 2 of Superstition Mountains, AZ
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6 Day Crossing Part 2 of Superstition Mountains, AZ
OLD MINING CAMPS! Superstition Mountains, AZ #20 (Easy Clues)
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OLD MINING CAMPS! Superstition Mountains, AZ #20 (Easy Clues)
NOT JUST ARCHES Goldfield Mountains, Arizona #1 (Easy Clues)
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NOT JUST ARCHES Goldfield Mountains, Arizona #1 (Easy Clues)
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The hikers don't look around much, and they travel at a speedy pace. thank goodness the snakes are all underground by snow time. they definitely need better hiking shoes and socks.
Nice hike! Do you not hike with a GPS enabled map such as AllTrails or Gaia GPS for situations such as this snow? Do you carry a satellite communication device?
Good Question. No, I typically only hike with a topo map. We could have hiked the Ridgeline to the peak with a topo map and no trail, but I didn't have a permit to hike on the reservation and I don't know where the reservation boundary is, so we stopped. I should probably follow your advice and use some kind of GPS device.
@ A GPS map has saved my bacon more than once.
Very cool my man
thanks
I have been here before if you look on a digital map you can see about 500 feet down from where you parked is a class 2 gully that makes for a much easier entrance and exit right next to where you park
Thanks for being such a great father and son in law duo!
Amazing views and video quality. What type of camera do you use?
I was at the hidden gem that starts with white. I spent the night there . People get shuttered in there by guides with four wheel drive vehicles. I had no problem getting there in my Ford f250 four wheel drive with high clearance. Im hoping to get to coyote south area in september. When i was at the biggest gem you showed , I thought how fun young kids would have climbing the odd looking boulders. The young boys with you confirmed that thought. LOL. Thank you for sharing...
Glad you enjoyed it. That is the heaviest traveled road so it is the best road…by far. The other gems are much smaller, but plentiful. Hope you are able to get a permit
Super Cool Stuff!
I love Cochise County
I know you have been asked this before. Wear did you get those jeans?
Any sporting goods store or on line. They are upland game bird pants.
So is all of this public land? I'm visiting Az
Yes, this is in the National Forest....I use the word forest loosely. Have a great time.
I would say the road out to this is risky. There are a few spots in the beginning half of the road that are very sketchy unless you have moderate clearance. Mt SUV that has ~8.4 inches of clearance scrapes every time, no matter what angle I take. As great as this hidden gem is, I would be cautious if you don't have 9.5+ inches of clearance.
That was a very interesting hike you enjoyed in the Supes. Looks like you started at Tortilla Flat. Thanks for your videos! BTW, did you ever figure out what that mushy red thing was in that hidden slot canyon video at the end ?
Glad you enjoyed the video. The red thing is some sort of fungus. there were a couple of people in the comments section that figured out the type of fungus, but I can't remember the name of the fungus
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YOU MIGHT NOT REALIZE BUT SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN IS ACTUALLY A SERIES OF MOUNTAIN RANGES. IN THAT GENERAL AREA, MANY PEOPLE HAVE GONE MISSING, NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN. I LISTENED TO ONE COMMENTATOR WHO KNEW OF IT HISTORY AND IS AN ACCOMPLISHED EXPLORER, STATED HE WOULD NEVER EXPLORE THAT AREA ALONE. SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN IS ABOUT THREE MILES FROM THAT CANYON.
The canyon is all part of the mountains as u said it’s a series of ranges not just one mountain Lol
I enjoyed watching your video. I was at Chiricahua NM with my wife and son in 2004. We really enjoyed our visit there. From there we went to Apache Pass.
I've been there twice; it is one of the few places that I can say there isn't a single section of trail that does not have a great view, or interesting things to see. A great National Monument!
Magnificent mountain area. The Grotto's are so awesome and so easily accessible. Great video!
Nice video , When you guys walked out , You came out on house rock road. To the main and busiest trail head parking lot. I love that road and all there is to see along it. From route 89 down to 89A . I was at that parking lot when i hiked the wave last july . I also went in that slot canyon and there was a differant ladder there then. Love that area . Going back this summer or fall again. Thanks for the great camera work.
You got a permit to the wave? Wow, that’s impressive.
@@HiddenGemsofNature After four years of trying . The last year i put in for june ,july .and august. Thats when i got drawn. People are not wanting to deal with the heat. I have lived in phoenix for the last 50 years , and worked outside , So thought i was up to it. Went in at sunrise and was out by 1;00 pm. No problem , i loved it.
THIS ARE A SMART GUY. HE WENT DOWN THIS ROAD, AND PARKED IN THIS PARKING LOT. HE WENT INTO THIS SLOT CANYON. THIS ARE A SMART GUY.
I really love your videos. I feel like a lot of hikers in arizona stick to the basic well-known trails and neglect hidden gems like this. A few years ago, I had hiked the major mountains in phoenix 10s of times. Then I explored the superstitions and bradshaws with a friend, changed my view of hiking completely. Its about the adventure, not the summit
Glad you enjoyed the video. Arizona has some incredible hidden gems because of its varied and unique terrain
What a fantastic place! Luckily I am only 7 hours from it. I could also go to Zion in 6 and a half. I might prefer the solitude of this wonder instead? I will wait for the seasons that aren't summer.
Good job capturing the essence of the place!
The more that I watch of this, the more I hate this video, b/c no I will no longer have to visit the place, as I have already been! 😉
I will be going asap. TYVM!
Great video, such a unique and beautiful place.
The nearly 10-mile long Big Loop hike (including Inspiration Point) covers most of the Monument. There is not an extensive trail system here, but still, a very worthy destination when in southern Arizona.
I have heard stories about them, but now I see why the Indians cherished them so much. They are unique and a natural fortress too. It's amazing how many balanced rocks are still there also. ❤
This video has done so well! great work
Ohweee I bet there were some great rocks in that wash that mountain is full of mines there is tons of amethyst corsocola great rocks out there! Nice trip thx!
Not the only way. If you would have went a very short distance more down the road, there is a small masonry enclosure on the West side of the road. Across the road from here you can easily scale down the rock face into the canyon with very little issue. So much less treacherous of a down climb vs. where you all went down. Did you go through the extremely narrow "cave" (actually a rock fall)? The end of this hike was through the concrete culvert, and up to the road. Oddly enough the walk back up the road to my car was way more strenuous (for me at least) than the hike in the canyon.
That was really good info about the javelinas... any other advice about staying safe from wildlife during night hikes?
Thanks for the clues. I think I know the general area of where this slot canyon is based on the roads I have seen around Apache Junction.
Reavis apple orchard in Arizona
I shot a whitetail deer years ago back in the wilderness area, while gutting the buck, I heard voices and walked maybe 30-40 years I looked over the edge and saw the bridge on fish creek hill road and people had stopped there and were talking! And I thought I was miles from any people.
You have to go kill the wildlife, huh?
Was that an octopus at the end? Is there an ocean under AZ?
Looks like you put in near the Clifton wastewater treatment plant and ended at where Bonita creek joins the Gila.
The arizona rivers are running good this spring. That looked like a whole lot of fun. The water in march would be to cold for this old man. Great excperiance for the boys , good for you chaperoning.
Cool adventure, thank you for sharing! Do you need a permit to park on camp on this route?
No, you can camp anywhere along the river
The Superstitions is my favorite place to hike. So beautiful, and I love the stories, myths and folklore about the Superstitions.
Would be a great oasis for apocalypse living
Great video of that hike! It was a pleasure meeting you, hopefully our paths will cross again sometime!
Glad you enjoyed it. The hike is pretty cool. It was cool to be able to meet you. I'm sure they'll cross again
Nice! Had it rained before that? Or is that spring water in the shaft there?
It rained a week or two before the hike. this was standing water with no water flowing from a spring
Hiked up when i was seventy years old. Just amazing and some times scary sections. My hats off to the folks that imbedded all the cables and steel so that we can make the hike all the way to the peak. Good job doing the hike with camera gear and getting all that great footage.. It was fun going thru it again with you and your son. Im sure you enjoyed the wild fowers this year.
Wow! That's incredible at age 70. My son, Noah and I were making similar comments about the steel cables. We were very grateful, because there is no way we could do the hike without the cables. It made for a very exciting hike.
The furthest west battle of the civil war occurred here.
Really a cool canyon.
Appears to be part of what was called "The Little Grand Canyon" Used to be a turnout just Mi. 16 on the right. You can see where the old railings were torched off and a little of blacktop too. You can see it if you look. Quite a drop!
Love your videos! Where you go down from the car…is this the exit from the slot canyon from your other video? I was exploring by fish creek overlook today and had a little time after to explore how to get down to the slot (Saving the slot hike for another day) but I’m just not sure where the exit is. I also pulled over where you did in this video just to look over the edges. It looks like the only spot for an exit but I’m not sure.
Yes, this is the exit from one of the other videos. My brother-in-law, Ted was able to exit on the other side of the culvert. You can try that, but I wasn't tall enough or long enough to exit where he did.
Love that area, was just out a couple weeks ago when the canyon past the mine was still waterfall-tastic! Thanks for posting!
There is another cave a short distance from that mine. It goes quite deep into the other side of that same mountain. If interested contact the Central Arizona Grotto for information. Thanks for sharing as always! We love how you keep everyone’s “ pause” game on point!
I’ve been in the mine but was short on time and I thought I need to come back because I’m sure there’s more to explore. Is the cave on the same side of the canyon as the mine?
@@Colby168 I can’t say exactly, but like I said, it does lead into the same mountain. The entrance is pretty well hidden and a crappy trail kinda leading to it. Contact the Grotto, they are a fantastic resource and quite often would have members meet you there and take you through it. There are caves and mines all over the Superstitions and surrounding areas. Been exploring them since the 70s and still making new discoveries. Be safe and have fun!
Always classy videos but please remember that a mine shaft is vertical and an adit is horizontal. If you walk in the mine, you're entering the adit and not the shaft.