GRANITE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOTS MEMORIAL HIKE YARNELL, ARIZONA

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  • Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
  • Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park was dedicated in 2016 as a place to remember the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot Firefighters who were lost on June 30, 2013, while fighting the Yarnell Hill Fire. To hike the trail is to better understand the experience of these men as well as to appreciate the beauty of the town of Yarnell and the surrounding areas. The Hotshots Trail starts from the parking lot trailhead up to the overlook, where you'll see sweeping views in every direction. Then it continues down the Memorial Trail, where you can pay your respects at the site where the Hotshots were recovered. I label this awesome hike as moderate at a 7-mile round trip and 1700ft of elevation gain. This is such an amazing trail and adventure that you need to experience for yourself one day!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 59

  • @lightingbird5551
    @lightingbird5551 2 роки тому +39

    My Uncle was the man who helped design the memorial. This was his proudest project. He recently passed away.

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  2 роки тому +7

      Wow I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. He did an amazing job with the memorial and that's a great part of his legacy. You should be very proud.

    • @johnanderson8123
      @johnanderson8123 Місяць тому +2

      What an awesome memorial, one of my favorite hikes in AZ. Great contribution to AZ, thanks to your uncle!

    • @whatwillbem6825
      @whatwillbem6825 8 днів тому +1

      I’m so sorry…he did a wonderful job!♥️

    • @lightingbird5551
      @lightingbird5551 8 днів тому

      @@whatwillbem6825 Thank you. I hope someday to see it myself. I owe it to him, and the fallen firefighters.

  • @TiciaA26
    @TiciaA26 2 місяці тому +4

    They were so young. May their families find healing.

  • @johnanderson8123
    @johnanderson8123 Місяць тому +3

    One of my favorite hikes in AZ.

  • @shellycampis6226
    @shellycampis6226 2 місяці тому +3

    One of the worst days ever hearing of their deaths that day. The pall of grief over Prescott and the surrounding areas was palpable, it felt like a wet blanket. Thanks for your video of this hike❤this is a hike that I know physically I could never make! RIP forever heroes💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜continued blessings to Brandon.

  • @AlanMETALMAN
    @AlanMETALMAN 3 роки тому +6

    Nice to see they are remember and with this great memorial never forgotten - brave men one and all! Another beautiful day and great hike and a tastefully done tribute, cheers Alan

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому +1

      Yes a great way to honor these men by constructing this trail and memorial! It's a sad story honestly. I am glad you enjoyed this adventure Alan and thanks for watching brother.

  • @WithinHikingDistance
    @WithinHikingDistance 3 роки тому +7

    Your video is such a beautiful tribute to these firefighters. The hike is beautiful and we can tell how emotionally charged this place is. You've honored their memory, Eric.

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much Alex for your kind words. I am glad to hear I did this video tastefully and honored the brave firefighters well. It's a great hike and I really hope you guys get to do it one day! Thanks for checking this video out!

  • @pf2879
    @pf2879 9 місяців тому +2

    Just saw the film and looked up Memorial Site. Amazing site and video. Thanks for posting it.

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  9 місяців тому +1

      That is a great movie! I actually watched the film after I did this hike. I'm really glad you enjoyed the video.I hope you're able to do this hike someday as well because it's very moving! Thanks for watching!

    • @pf2879
      @pf2879 9 місяців тому +1

      If we ever get down to Arizona we will definitely do the hike. Looks awesome! Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

  • @DestinationEarth
    @DestinationEarth 3 роки тому +3

    You did a great job showcasing this place. A very respectful and well made video.

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much Josh! Yeah keeping it respectf is definitely most important when visiting a special place like this. I really appreciate it brother and thanks again!

  • @OlivierRodriguez
    @OlivierRodriguez 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing mountains and infinite horizons... Ww. Thanks for this new adventure.

  • @adventureswithLK
    @adventureswithLK 3 роки тому +2

    Great video showcasing this memorial trail. I remember hearing it on the news when it happened, very sad. I watched the movie the made of them and it did bring me to tears. Well done Eric.

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому

      I've actually still got to watch the movie. Yes really a sad event that happened here. They really did a great job with this trail and memorial honestly. So glad you enjoyed the video Lance! Thank buddy!

  • @MiaMeezy
    @MiaMeezy 3 роки тому +1

    I love the memorial, reading about the history of places and people. Whew what a beautiful view tho!

  • @craigbetts1586
    @craigbetts1586 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for providing the link for more info, what a different hike for sure it was not just about being out in nature but to see the site and the memorial they did for the 19 lost firefighters, very nice tribute

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому +1

      It was was definitely a nice change of pace to hike the kind of a trail! It was truly an amazing hiking experience that I can't really get from any other trails. So glad you enjoyed this adventure and thanks again Craig!

  • @hypixelhackwatcher4883
    @hypixelhackwatcher4883 Рік тому +2

    Let’s all appreciate the hotshots and what they did. It wasn’t the hotshots fault it was the fire to slow to hot

  • @unpavedexplorer338
    @unpavedexplorer338 3 роки тому +1

    Hello my friend, very nice hike. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 3 роки тому +1

    horribly sad/ have read about this before, thanks for giving us a tour of the area but it is really sad. living in NorCal we are very aware of the dangers of wildfire. appreciate you sharing the memorial.

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому +2

      Yes really a tragedy what happened here and I hope something like this never happens again. But what an amazing trail and Memorial Day did for these men. Such a great experience to visit this place. Thanks again pal 😀.

  • @BogdanFrunza11
    @BogdanFrunza11 3 роки тому +6

    I haven't heard about a hike like this before, but I think it is such a wonderful way to commemorate the firefighters. I really like your style of videos, you have a new subscriber. Keep it up!

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much for subscribing to my UA-cam Channel! I am always very happy to show people hiking trails that they never knew about! Thanks again my friend for your support.

  • @515ventures3
    @515ventures3 Рік тому +3

    Thee saddest movie I have ever seen!!! 😢

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, it was a pretty sad movie.

    • @515ventures3
      @515ventures3 Рік тому +1

      @@adventuringoutdoorswitheric it was made very well! That’s why it was so sad. Incredible story telling!

  • @NicoleHikesalot
    @NicoleHikesalot 3 роки тому +1

    That is an amazing memorial, I actually didn't check this out while we were there, what a shame that I missed it. I just knew they had a small memorial up on Thumb Butte but I didn't even know about this one. It was great to see here. Thank you!

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому

      Yeah it's a shame you never got to do this one but I am sure you will eventually be back for a visit. They really did a great job with all of it! Glad you enjoyed this adventure Nicole 😊. Thanks for your continued support 😀 👍

  • @anthonypayne1
    @anthonypayne1 3 роки тому +1

    A fitting memorial to such a tragic loss of life Eric. Thanks for sharing this one. Atb Anthony

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому

      Yes I totally have to agree with you on that. Great way to honor these brave men. Thanks Anthony!

  • @LegalShield3000
    @LegalShield3000 6 місяців тому +2

    Visited this spot a few years back. Only made it part way up the trail. I would imagine that is the same route the crew took.

  • @Angrymobs62
    @Angrymobs62 6 місяців тому +1

    😢 Heroes

  • @rayvinnyte4245
    @rayvinnyte4245 3 місяці тому +1

    live in this town and I've been to the mormorial in town but not the Hot shots trail mormorial

  • @markbelmonte1325
    @markbelmonte1325 3 роки тому +2

    Eric, how long did it take you to hike there and back? Thanks good video

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed it! If I remember correctly it took me around 4 hours to do the whole thing. Definitely make sure you do it in the cooler times of the year. There's no real shade honestly. Thanks again 👍

  • @F105Lt17
    @F105Lt17 Рік тому +1

    I'm planning on doing this hike before it gets too hot this year and to go see the memorial and honor these heroes. But what is the cell reception like on the hike?

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  Рік тому

      Yeah, this is definitely a must do hike, and you will totally love it! To be honest with you, I made this video probably around 3 years ago, and I totally don't remember about the cell reception. I do apologize about that. But I do appreciate you checking out the video!

    • @Arizona_Desert_Walker
      @Arizona_Desert_Walker Рік тому

      depends --- overall okay yet I was in a pinch one time and it didn't work.

  • @billbombshiggy9254
    @billbombshiggy9254 Рік тому +1

    I would love to see this, but I know I couldn't walk it. Recently disabled.

    • @adventuringoutdoorswitheric
      @adventuringoutdoorswitheric  Рік тому +1

      Hey, I am really sorry to hear about your disability. I am glad that I am at least able to show you this hike virtually. I wish you the best, my friend.

    • @LegalShield3000
      @LegalShield3000 6 місяців тому

      Depending on your level of disability, you might be able to at least drive up to the base of the trail.

  • @haroldsullivan7452
    @haroldsullivan7452 3 роки тому +2

    How far from Vegas, Eric?

  • @inthedarkwoods2022
    @inthedarkwoods2022 Місяць тому

    Eric Marsh shouldn't be mentioned in the memorial. His actions by leaving the black without a spotter killed those young men.