A Secret way to see Antelope Canyon for FREE via Lake Powell

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  • @Go-Travel
    @Go-Travel Рік тому +7

    This place looks amazing! Thank you for sharing this experience. Great video!

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому

      It really is a cool experience. Thanks for watching. Cheers, Mike

  • @randallstewart1224
    @randallstewart1224 Рік тому +12

    These slot canyons were literally cut by periodic flash floods. When you access them, bypassing the tribal supervision, there is a risk in Spring and Fall/Winter that you can find yourself down in a slot when the accumulated flood waters from rainfall a dozen miles away comes through. In that case, just kiss your ass goodbye, as did a dozen German tourists who got caught like that about 25 years ago, even though they were with a supervised tour group and just "upstream" from where this video was shot. The guide and one or two tourists survived. They were picking up "floaters" in Lake Powell for weeks. Always check the area weather first.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +2

      Thanks so much for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers!

    • @youbetu18
      @youbetu18 6 місяців тому +1

      good call. Every slot canyon has this warning, should definitely be included in this video as well for everyone's safety.

  • @johnwyliejr347
    @johnwyliejr347 5 місяців тому +4

    I was fortunate to get to do a self guided tour thru lower antelope canyon, right before the ended allowing people in unguided. My son and I were the first ones in when it opened that morning, and had about 2 hours in there with our cameras and tripods. Purely breathtaking.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  5 місяців тому +1

      Oh, that's fantastic! Thank you for sharing your experience, and, for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

    • @MB_NL
      @MB_NL 4 місяці тому +1

      How did you do that? Did you just show up very early? I am planning to visit tomorrow, but I hate the 80 dollar fee per person. It is way too much

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  4 місяці тому

      @@MB_NL I agree, the prices and crowds have made it unenjoyable. Rent a kayak and head out early and do the canyon as illustrated in this video. Be sure to take lots of water, very hot this time of year. Enjoy and report back on how it went.

    • @johnwyliejr347
      @johnwyliejr347 4 місяці тому

      @MB_NL they stopped doing the unguided photography tripod tours years back unfortunately.

  • @YourMarketingCoach
    @YourMarketingCoach 6 місяців тому +4

    What a fantastic video...I now so want to do this trip, looks so fun!

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! Appreciate it. Hope you make it one day soon.

  • @jona8a373
    @jona8a373 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks to this video I got to enjoy it back in January.... It was a very beautiful experience... Great arm workout 💪

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  9 місяців тому

      That's fantastic, so good to hear. I'm glad you had a good time. I am fascinated to go back myself as the lake was really low when I went. I bet you were able to kayak into the canyon a lot farther than I was able to. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

    • @jona8a373
      @jona8a373 9 місяців тому

      @@RoadTripTravelyes I have... just subbed 👍👍 keep them coming

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  9 місяців тому

      Awesome, thanks @@jona8a373 !

    • @efone3553
      @efone3553 3 місяці тому

      Interested in doing this. Can you really get into antelope canyon. He didn't show that in the video

  • @anthonyrenaud5783
    @anthonyrenaud5783 5 місяців тому +3

    Well....seeing that large chunk of sandstone fall all of a sudden changed my mind on kayaking. Nope nope nope!!! It's all yours buddy.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  5 місяців тому

      Haha...I don't blame you. It had me a bit nervous as well. Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @SteveMenardDesignDXM
    @SteveMenardDesignDXM 4 місяці тому

    We experienced the canyon on kayaks via Antelope Creek. Once the creek ran dry, we hiked for another 45 minutes or so in the blasting, furnace-like heat (July 7, 2024). As luck would have it, a small slab of rock did shear off while we were kayaking in. Fortunately, it wasn't so large as to cause any significant disruption.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  4 місяці тому

      Oh, I bet that was hot! Ugh, thankfully you were not hurt by the slab shearing off. Thanks for watching, and, for sharing your experience. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

    • @SteveMenardDesignDXM
      @SteveMenardDesignDXM 4 місяці тому

      ​@@RoadTripTravel Already subscribed! Take care, Mike!

  • @ThePOAProject-wn6nw
    @ThePOAProject-wn6nw Місяць тому

    I really like your style!

  • @youbetu18
    @youbetu18 6 місяців тому +1

    going to do this in a couple of days. thanks for the recommendation!

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  6 місяців тому +1

      Fantastic! Please do let me know how it went. The water level is much higher now than when I recorded this video. Thank you for watching. Cheers, Mike

    • @youbetu18
      @youbetu18 6 місяців тому +1

      @@RoadTripTravel just got back home. its still an incredible ride. watching your video again the water level on my pictures is about 15 feet higher. thanks so much for this recommendation. One of my favorite things of the trip, right after moonscape overlook at sunrise.
      i have a picture at pretty much the same point as 1:25 of your video. the far away wall has roughly three colors (dark, brighter and then dark again from top to bottom). the water level now is slightly below the line where it changes from brighter to darker red.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  6 місяців тому +1

      @@youbetu18 So glad you enjoyed your trip and that the video was helpful. Thank you so much for coming back and sharing your experience! I now want to go back! ;-) Cheers, Mike

  • @tammie1078
    @tammie1078 6 місяців тому

    Wow this looks incredible, and must be easy to get lost in. Hope to visit AZ one day.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  6 місяців тому +1

      It really is an amazing area to explore. You wouldn't get lost, only one way in and one way out. Hope you make it to Arizona one day soon, it's an amazing state to explore. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers, Mike

  • @safepetproducts
    @safepetproducts Рік тому +5

    How far up the canyon can you go? Do you eventually run in to the tours coming the other way?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +3

      Great question! I went quite a ways, but have no idea how far (when you're in a slot, you have no perception). I don't see why you would not eventually meet up with a tour group, but there may be obstacles you can't overcome. For example, if you saw the part where I was climbing the ladder, if that had not been there, I don't think I could have gone any farther. Would be fun to see how far you can in fact go. Thanks so much for watching, and, for your great question. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

    • @greatdane145
      @greatdane145 Рік тому +1

      You can’t get to the other side. There is a road going over the canyon and there is no tunnel

  • @aerotrunk
    @aerotrunk Рік тому

    Great video. The place looks so beautiful and amazing.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! It really is, one of my favorites. Thanks for watching!

    • @aerotrunk
      @aerotrunk Рік тому

      @@RoadTripTravel I want to send you a brand proposal. What is the best email to contact you, Mike? Thanks. -Keith

  • @josephdoan1355
    @josephdoan1355 4 місяці тому +1

    Production is great

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  4 місяці тому

      Thank you very much, I appreciate it. Thank you for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @joannefarrimond4415
    @joannefarrimond4415 Рік тому

    Wow!! What a beautiful place! This looks like a great way to see Antelope Canyon, especially if you enjoy kayaking. What time of year would you recommend visiting?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! ;-) I would say Spring or Fall to avoid the crowds and heat. When I went in early October is was perfect. Plenty warm and very few people.

  • @MeshMarketingGuru
    @MeshMarketingGuru 6 місяців тому

    This is a fantastic video, thank you for the information!

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, Mike

  • @isis6790
    @isis6790 5 місяців тому

    I enjoyed very much this video. Thank you

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  5 місяців тому

      Aw...thank you so much. I appreciate ya watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @MrOrynyak
    @MrOrynyak Рік тому +2

    Hi, great videos! Is it legal to go into the canyon though, I've heard there is a trespassing sign, and u still can't enter the it without navajo guide, thanks?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +1

      Thank you! I don't think the legislature has passed any laws against it, but it is possible that the Navajo Nation has a no trespassing sign as you get close to their tour area. I did not hike that far. That said, many people do hike this and you'll see some amazing slots, perhaps not quite as remarkable as what you would see on the tour, but it's also free. The tours are over $100/pp. This part of the canyon is in the National Park system, so yes, you can enter without a Navajo guide.

    • @MrOrynyak
      @MrOrynyak Рік тому +1

      Thanks )

    • @greatdane145
      @greatdane145 Рік тому

      You are not getting to the point where it costs to go. Simply because it’s separated due to the highway

    • @randallstewart1224
      @randallstewart1224 8 місяців тому +1

      @@greatdane145 The Lower Antelope empties into Lake Powell. If you start at the Lake, you have a flood plain to transit to the lower end of that slot canyon, distance depending on the lake lever. I've never done it, so I have no info on the travel distance up that slot to where the tours enter at the top end, by that is basically at the highway. From there, you cross the highway and face a three mile distance to the lower opening of Upper Antelope. This is basically deep, loose, sandy river bottom, so it's a brute of a hike, assuming the tribe will let you do it. The tour groups use large, off-road trucks with all terrain tires to plow through that part.

  • @gontzalestebez1070
    @gontzalestebez1070 26 днів тому

    Hello! How long took you kayaking from Marina point to the beggining of the hike?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  25 днів тому

      I think it was about 1:15. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @Zack-m5g
    @Zack-m5g 6 місяців тому

    The rocks falling happened a few years ago on the turn to go up to padre bay and wasn’t even close to the area he was paddling through .

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  6 місяців тому +2

      This video was from a few years ago and what does your comment have to do with the price of rice in China? It's the same rock sediment, it could happen anywhere. It's so crazy that this is all you got from the video.

  • @MB-mh6xv
    @MB-mh6xv 23 дні тому

    Back in the 80's I used to drive right up, pull over and hike down with virtually no one there.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  23 дні тому

      Oh, wow, how cool would that have been! It's a shame it is hard to find undiscovered places like that once was anymore. Thank you for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @n0dedotorg
    @n0dedotorg 7 днів тому

    So is there an "end" to the slot canyon where you can't go any further?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  6 днів тому

      Sure, there is an end, just like anything, but it would be difficult to reach. There are many dramatic inclines to overcome, I showed just one in the video where someone had brought a ladder. Thx for watching. Cheers, Mike

  • @Horselings
    @Horselings Рік тому

    Good information. I do wish we could have seen what was at the top of that ladder. :)

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for watching. Yeah, I do too as many people have been asking, but I was short on time and did not think about it in the moment. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @kathleensmithcreations2082
    @kathleensmithcreations2082 6 місяців тому

    Looking for more information. After leaving your kayak how long was the hike to the slot canyon?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  6 місяців тому +2

      Hi Kathleen! Well, it all depends on how high the lake level is. It is higher now then when I went and is going to continue to get higher for another month or so. I would say the canyon starts to narrow into a slot in about 15-20 minutes of hiking. Then you can go as far as you want, enjoying the waves of the slot along the way. Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @giseledeconto2795
    @giseledeconto2795 8 місяців тому

    Hi, Mike! Thank you for the video. Do you know if we're allowed to bring our own kayak?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi Gisele! My pleasure, thanks for watching. Absolutely! What you want to do is go to the Antelope Point boat ramp. There is plenty of parking, but you'll want to go to the end of the boat ramp, drop off your kayak, then move your car to the parking lot. Currently, the water level is about 20-25' below the boat ramp, but you should be able to lug your kayak to the water if you have two people. Then, it's just a short paddle to the opening of Antelope Canyon. Once you reach it, it's a very calm and peaceful paddle. It will take at least 30-45min to reach the end (depending on the lake levels), from there you can leave your kayak behind and go for a scenic hike. Be sure to wear shoes, it can be very hot on the sand. By June (after the snow melt up north) the lake should be high enough to open the boat ramp, so it will be even easier to get your kayak in the water. Hope you have a fantastic time. Please check back and let me know how it went. Cheers, Mike

    • @giseledeconto2795
      @giseledeconto2795 8 місяців тому

      Mike, thank you very much for your kind assistance! Your help will certainly contribute to making our experience much more pleasant. We're looking forward to arriving in August.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  8 місяців тому +1

      @@giseledeconto2795You're very welcome. August is peak season, so I would highly recommend going in the very early morning. It would start to get busy by 9-10am.

    • @giseledeconto2795
      @giseledeconto2795 7 місяців тому

      You're the best! Thanks!!@@RoadTripTravel

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  7 місяців тому +1

      @@giseledeconto2795Aww...thank you. 🙏

  • @plunderdogleather1318
    @plunderdogleather1318 24 дні тому

    This is not promised to be an easy trip by paddle. Dont’ count on making it. The tour is cheap enough. Best be off the water by noon. Those winds pick up and it can get quite ugly. Also, You’re not allowed to hike into the picturesque part of Antelope canyon. If you think this will get you there, you’re mistaken and missing out.

  • @ES-ge7bb
    @ES-ge7bb 24 дні тому

    Did you only go as far as the ladder?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  24 дні тому

      I did go past the ladder a bit, but because of the ladder, I could not carry my gear up with me to film. Thanks so much for watching! Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @kevinhoppus
    @kevinhoppus Місяць тому

    What time was It when you were there?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Місяць тому

      I think I rented the kayak around 8am, so I was probably in the canyon around 9am. Thx for watching. Cheers, Mike

  • @CA-qx1mv
    @CA-qx1mv 11 місяців тому

    Can you hike up to where the land tours take you into Upper Antelope Canyon?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  11 місяців тому

      It is the same canyon for sure, but there may be some vertical areas that are impassible. I came across one, but someone had put a ladder there. Since you're in a narrow slot, you could come across a vertical area that would be too difficult to navigate. Sorry I don't have a definitive answer. While I hiked quite a ways in, I did not go all the way to the tour area. Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @Nick-wq2ph
    @Nick-wq2ph 10 місяців тому

    Mike how long did it take you to do the whole trip?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  10 місяців тому +2

      About 4 hours. Thanks so much for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike!

  • @toddr6992
    @toddr6992 Рік тому

    I am thinking about planning a trip to see Antelope Canyon very soon. If you take the Kayak can you get to the upper and lower Antelope canyons? I heard if you take a kayak through you can only get to see canyon X. I would very much like to visit all parts while I'm there because it's a far drive, but I don't want to pay for a tour. Thanks in advance and thank you for sharing this video!

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +1

      Because the lake was so low when I did this video, it was a bit of a hike to get to the slots, so I don't know how far it is until you get to the end of the lower canyon where one of the tours takes place. You cannot reach the upper for sure. If you don't wait to pay, this kayak trip is a fantastic experience, you'll see a wide open canyon, then as you hike further in it turns into a slot. It's not quite as dramatic as the tours, but you have far fewer people to contend with as well. I would recommend going as early as you can as in the summer months it will get crowded. Anyhow, I hope that helps. Have a great time and thanks for watching. Cheers, Mike

    • @toddr6992
      @toddr6992 Рік тому +2

      @@RoadTripTravel I will definitely kayak there, seems like a better experience like you said and far more fun. Thanks again!

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +1

      @@toddr6992 It really is a fun experience. Hope you have a great time. Cheers!

  • @anapadilla7193
    @anapadilla7193 Рік тому

    How far is the hike to the canyon from where u left ur kayak?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому

      Oh, it depends on the lake level (which is currently increasing) and how far you want to hike. Once I left the kayak it was an wide open canyon for about 15 min, then it started to narrow into a slot. I did not go as far as where the tours start, so I don't know how much farther it was. Hope that helps a little. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @crystalwandell9721
    @crystalwandell9721 Рік тому

    Were you nervous leaving your paddleboard??

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +1

      No, the only way to get there is by kayak or paddleboard, so I just don't see how or why anyone would run off with it. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @ИльяКиселев-ц9м

    Hi , what price for kayak rent ? I can’t find this information…

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +1

      There are many places in town that rent kayaks. I rented from: antelopepointlakepowell.com, I think it was about $25 for half a day.

  • @shanefanon
    @shanefanon 5 місяців тому +1

    Consonantly surprised by the many Kayak and canoe people without flotation devices attached to themselves ... you know... Life Vests .Cost Free. Ha,ha,ha ... Too stupid true ! Be safe. Have fun !

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  5 місяців тому

      That is a good point for sure. Personally, I am a good swimmer and the water is pretty calm, but it is a good idea. Case in point, I actually helped a couple who fell out of their kayak and were exhausted trying to get back in before I reached them. Thankfully they had their life jackets on. It took some effort, but I was able to help get them back in their boat. Thanks so much for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @barbarazayasmusic
    @barbarazayasmusic Рік тому

    Can you please share website to rent the kayak in advance?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  Рік тому +1

      Hey Barbara, this is where I rented my kayak at Antelope Maria. There are often people who rent at Antelope Point boat ramp, which is closer to the opening of the canyon, but with water levels so low the past year, it has been difficult for renters. However, the water is rising fast, so depending on when you visit, there may be options at Antelope Point. antelopepointlakepowell.com/kayak-and-sea-doo/ Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @priyankapanwar7360
    @priyankapanwar7360 Рік тому

    Its natural? Seems like creativity by our

  • @richthetrashpicker-upper5244
    @richthetrashpicker-upper5244 2 місяці тому

    Cool

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  2 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers!

    • @richthetrashpicker-upper5244
      @richthetrashpicker-upper5244 2 місяці тому

      @@RoadTripTravel Thank you for filming it

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  2 місяці тому

      @@richthetrashpicker-upper5244 My pleasure. Thank you so much for watching! Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @tomdavid1309
    @tomdavid1309 3 дні тому

    Can you take a raft with a small troller there?

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  3 дні тому

      Yes, no problem. Thx for watching. Cheers, Mike

  • @greatdane145
    @greatdane145 Рік тому +24

    So I just finished the same route. First of all it’s not free. How can it be free when you have to rent a kayak? Second you have to pay 30 bucks to enter the park to get to the marina … and this is not the „normal“ antelope canyon where everybody makes the pictures. It’s still very beautiful but you didn’t even show the beautiful spots.

    • @skpmnn
      @skpmnn 11 місяців тому +3

      As he said, if you have your own "kayak"......😊

    • @YuliExplora
      @YuliExplora 4 місяці тому

      Do you know if you decide to do the marine and rent would they take you there or you still have to do it yourself?

    • @theninja001
      @theninja001 2 місяці тому +1

      Bring your own kayak

  • @onenikkione
    @onenikkione 15 днів тому

    Don't worry, your secret is safe with me

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  14 днів тому

      Haha...thank you for watching. Hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike

  • @moriscondo5511
    @moriscondo5511 4 місяці тому +4

    I've done this and it's no where near secret. Also, that thumbnail is fake and it total clickbait.... another thing people should know: you can't get to the super cool section from Lake Pawell due to a huge dryfall (not shown in this video) that can't be upclimed. You have to enter above the dryfall through the Navajo tour groups

  • @ZeenatZeenatali-jf5dp
    @ZeenatZeenatali-jf5dp Рік тому

    Alhumdulillah.Allah oAkber.

  • @jc4evur661
    @jc4evur661 2 місяці тому

    Antelope Canyon is a small place, that is on indian land.
    The indians view it as a money maker so they don't care how many tourists they truck in there.
    Because of this, the last few times I visited there it was flooded with tourists...just another place were loving to death.

  • @Panreynolds
    @Panreynolds Місяць тому

    Navasshole Nation

  • @3dpete1
    @3dpete1 2 місяці тому

    Clickbait thumbnail photo of kayaking through the slot part of Antelope canyon = 100% bullsh*t

  • @gesx6598
    @gesx6598 3 місяці тому

    "Secret"? Not anymore.

    • @RoadTripTravel
      @RoadTripTravel  3 місяці тому

      Ha, well, it's still a secret until you watch this video. ;-) Thanks for watching, hope you'll check out some of my other videos. Cheers, Mike