This is the best video in the series so far. Although the scenery was spectacular, my favorite part was you taking us with you trying to find the route down after Stevens Arch. It may have cost you a day, but what a day for the rest of us!
I ended a Hayduke section hike at Coyote Gulch going the opposite way in late April 2018 so not long before you were there. It is comforting to know that I was not the only one intimidated by the "Sketchy Ledge". Having wondered how such a popular trail could have such high exposure, your mention of the "Rabbit Hole" gives a good answer to that - it used to be easier! Thanks again for bringing us along on your journeys.
Beautiful!!!! I'm having the best luck today finding hiking videos to watch. Thanks for the new download, good to see you are in one piece ... that was quite the climb. The falls looked so inviting .. the deep pool also ... I would have used that for sure. Drink plenty of water and be careful. Now, Let's go! Oh, I nearly forgot ... I guess it is the scratched lens but at 10:14 it looks as if you walk through a time warp ... I had to rewind a make sure I saw what I thought I saw ... it looks rad!
That effect isn't from one of the scratches, but instead it's a distortion from the 360-degree camera. The camera works with two 185-degree lenses and then "stitches" the two halves together. It's usually fairly seamless, but if an object gets too close to the "side" of the camera it creates that problem (or that cool effect depending on your interpretation!) Thanks again for watching.
another amazing episode! too bad you couldnt find the route thru but still looked like a fun exploration... thanks for taking us with you and again, loving the 360 cam stuff
Hey Jamal...thanks for another very enjoyable and nicely produced video. I agree with a lot of the comments about how relaxing and inspiring they are. I can't wait to get back to Boulder, UT as a basecamp for some hiking. I did a bit there a couple years ago...Upper Muley Twist most notably. Say, in terms of the really slippery rock, have you looked into some of the stuff fly fisherman use...I know felt can be problematic (Yellowstone banned it) in terms of carrying invasive species, but you do all your hiking in the same areas...maybe there's some strap-on felt pads for your boots?
Thanks for watching another one. Hmm... I have micro-spikes when needed for snow/ice, but hadn't considered something for slippery rocks. I'll check into it -- thx.
Hey Jamal, thank you so much for your incredible video. I'm a huge fan of hiking in Utah! And exploring Coyote Gulch is something I've wanted to do forever. Hoping do it in the next couple weeks with a friend of mine. I've hiked the Subway, top down route, in Zion... And Moab has some of my my favorite parks/hikes ever. I also crossed the Grand Canyon R2R a few years ago. I wanted to ask your opinion... regarding backpacking Coyote Gulch, I see many people do the route from Crack in the Wall and travel through, exiting at Jacob Hamblin Arch. It seems quite the common route. Do you recommend something different? I absolutely love the view from where you went up under Stevens Arch. It seems an absolute must if I am to go there. I'm highly claustrophobic, and so Crack concerns me a little bit. Anyways.. any advice, recommendations you have, I would greatly, greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much!
Thanks! I've not done the Jacob Hamblin route -- but have sized it up from the bottom. I personally would recommend hiking back down and out the same way. Headed the other direction will always provide slightly different views and it's always faster on the way back. The Crack in the Wall isn't too bad in terms of making one feel claustrophobic as the skinny portion is fairly short and there's always open-air above. I'm actually working on an older video right now of when I did that trip -- look for that coming soon to the channel. Thanks for watching!
Hey Jamal - enjoy your hikes. Gathering beta for some good off-trail routes to do. What do you like for shoes being in and out of the water? Thanks for sharing your adventures!
It kinda depends on the hike and how much water is around. If I know it's just a short bit of water in an otherwise dry stretch, I will put on my camp shoes temporarily. But, if it's an extended wet section like around the Escalante, I just walk right through with my boots. I sometimes use neoprene socks if I know I'll be in the water a lot. This definitively shortens the lifespan of boots, but I've found it works best for me overall. Thanks for watching!
@@Acrossutah thanks. Ya I sort of figured carrying extra socks might be the key. I've done some Escalante River hiking/wading but the weather was warm enough for things to dry out. Trickier if you hit a cold stretch.
Nice work!! That took a lot of courage to find that route behind the arch. I've read that there's a nice camp about the grotto. I wonder if there is a connecting route from there to the arch, would be nice find out.
After returning home I did get the details on the route and will post info my site soon. It re-enters the lower canyon at a bend above the Grotto. It does require a fairly serious climb with exposure though -- so I'm going to NOT recommend it except for those with climbing experience (and preferably non solo.)
Great looking forward to reading it. I am going to do the Stevens-Fold-River loop in the spring and would at least like to know how to get up to the camp above the grotto.
@@Acrossutah Yeah tried to get the punks numbers on his plane to call him in. Those guys have no business flying around in Escalante. Last thing I would want to see is some asshole damage that arch. Still pretty incredible sight. I believe it happens pretty frequently honestly, after you mentioning, hearing from my father about rumors of people seeing it, and seeing it myself. Love you content Jamal, you've inspired me to plan a longer trip in Escalante.
Jamal, awesome video man! I'm planning on doing a trip to Coyote gulch in February via the water tank trail. I wanted to ask, the arch at around 2:10. Is that Jacob Hamlin or is it another arch? Also I probably have only a day to do this hike, so if I start from the water tank trail and scale down the rocks via a rope, will I be able to see some of the most popular arches within say a 5-10 mile hike?
That's a fisheye lens shot of the big alcove/undercut right near Jacob Hamblin. Re: a day-hike it's hard to take it all in in a day. But, one could do a 9-10 mile hike as you suggest to see Jacob Hamblin and the undecuts and then go down to Coyote Bridge and back. To do all this plus going down to Cliff Arch and the first big waterfall would be about 15 miles total. Actually I think an out-and-back via Crack-in-the-Wall might be better and about the same distance (without the climb which is sketchy for some.) Some people do a loop via the rim as well. Any super-long day hike might be tough in Feb due to the shorter days. Good luck!
@@Acrossutah thank you so much man! If you dont mind I have 2 more follow up questions: The crack in the wall you suggested I begin at, is there a parking lot close to this entrance? And the second question is regarding the water tank and the trail near it. Is it close to the crack in the wall entrance?
You are welcome. The Crack-in-the-Wall trailhead is at the end of Fortymile Road -- which is about another 2.5 miles past the parking area by the water tank (TH for the JH Arch climb/route.) You can read my overview and check out a map on my site at: www.acrossutah.com/wordpress/coyote-gulch/
Loving this series! When we went to Coyote Gulch for Memorial Day weekend, there was quite a few people there then too, but lucky enough to have slept by the first waterfall in the waterfall section with no one else around. Here is a vid from our trip: ua-cam.com/video/Ly9KEgB5E98/v-deo.html We found the Moqui balls, but that was a seperate video that we had some Moqui ball madness on!
I actually removed the scratched outer portion of the lens for my 2019 hikes. This worked OK, but led to a slight distortion for some shots. I got a new 360-camera for this year's spring hike, but... postponed. 🙁
@@MaryannHazel The Insta360 One-R. It's a big step up in quality. Though all 360 cameras are still inferior to traditional cameras in over-all quality, they allow for some creative shots -- esp in video while solo. So... I'm anxious to try it out.
I use a 360-degree camera on a tripod and then adjust the POV while editing. They quality suffers a bit, but I really like the effect. Thanks for watching!
Yeah... I've lost a few pairs of sunglasses along the way. Have been lucky a few times to realize it before moving too far away. In fact... in my latest series there's actually a shot where you can see them falling out of my pocket as I walk by the camera! Thanks for watching 🌞✌
Hey Jamal. Love you r adventures. Just wanted to know if you have had any close calls with mountain lions, bears snakes or any other dangerous animals. and if you have, how many. Which animal have you confronted the most. And how did you defuse any possible dangerous encounter. Do you carry anything to defend yourself? I like going hiking. I'd rather take someone with me in case I get bitten by a snake. I don't know if I could get help if I became incapacitated. Any advise would be appreciated. And if any of your fellow followers can in light me with any advise when I go at it alone. Thank you.
Heya! I've never seen a cougar or bear in Utah, but I have seen their tracks on several occasions. I see a rattlesnake about once per week of hiking in Utah. One needs to try to be as alert as possible re: where they step, but really rattlers tend to avoid confrontation and slither away as soon as they "hear" somebody nearby. Or... they will alert you to stay away with their rattle -- which can be quite scary, but it's a great alarm system. In general... be aware and careful, but there's no need to be afraid. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Yes and no -- I saw it, but still wasn't sure it was indeed the route at the time and only confirmed it when I got back and cross-referenced the beta. It still looks looks pretty intimidating to me for a solo hiker. I plan to do a blog post on my site to detail the route with pictures of the 2 different climbs required. BTW -- the spot is right near where I camped and the photo at 15:51 is looking down at the lower part of the route (the upper climb is not visible.)
Yep -- I actually spotted the route from the bottom, but still wasn't sure it was indeed the route at the time. Then, when I got back home, I looked up the details and sure enough I was right there. It definitely looked intimidating for a solo hiker/climber, but I would have been more apt to try it if I'd been certain I was in the right spot. I'll post the actual details with photos soon on my website. Thanks for watching.
I almost always take a SAT device with 2-way communication which can also be operated as an emergency Personal Location Beacon if needed. There are some spots deep in the canyons where one can't get a signal, but as long at it's possible to get a clear view of the sky it should work. Truth is I'm actually overly cautious when it comes to the climbs when solo. Thanks for watching and the question.
You know... I see a bunch of small spiders while hiking, but not many big ones. I've seen a few tarantulas over the years, but they are pretty harmless. I've never seen a black widows or any of the other "mean" varieties. Thanks for watching.
@@Acrossutah thanks for the reply Jamal, have you hiked in these areas all 4 seasons and seen this much uesr round or was it during a particular season?
@Raptorman0909 Those are shot with a Gear360 on a tripod and then I select the POV during my editing process. Image quality isn't great, but I think it adds a nice effect. Thanks for watching.
@@Acrossutah -- Thanks for the feedback. At first I thought you had one of those panning mounts that follow a pendant you wear but that didn't make sense for a hiker. I noticed the resolution reduction and figured it had to be a 360 camera of some time. What happened to scratch the lens?
I am loving your trip across Utah! Fantastic narration and overall positive attitude. If you have a minute you can see my hike through "The Pinch" at about 34:30 on my Backpacking video of Coyote Gulch at ua-cam.com/video/00Pa4DX6zzI/v-deo.html I am loving your videos and look forward to watching the rest of the videos towards Arches.
Wow -- kinda surprised it changed that much during this year. That is a similar condition to how I saw it the first time I was there a long time ago. Thanks watching and sharing your videos as well.
So inspired by your hikes. Would really enjoy a episode about your gear and seasonal timing of you adventures.
This is the best video in the series so far. Although the scenery was spectacular, my favorite part was you taking us with you trying to find the route down after Stevens Arch. It may have cost you a day, but what a day for the rest of us!
Probably one of the best remote parts of utah! Great Video again!
I don't know why these videos relax me so much
I ended a Hayduke section hike at Coyote Gulch going the opposite way in late April 2018 so not long before you were there. It is comforting to know that I was not the only one intimidated by the "Sketchy Ledge". Having wondered how such a popular trail could have such high exposure, your mention of the "Rabbit Hole" gives a good answer to that - it used to be easier! Thanks again for bringing us along on your journeys.
I did that section of the Hayduke this last April and hated that ledge. Felt like a complete wimp, so it's reassuring to know that I'm not alone.
Can't tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos on my lunch hour. Really transports me to a place of beauty and adventure. Thank you.
Beautiful!!!! I'm having the best luck today finding hiking videos to watch. Thanks for the new download, good to see you are in one piece ... that was quite the climb. The falls looked so inviting .. the deep pool also ... I would have used that for sure. Drink plenty of water and be careful. Now, Let's go! Oh, I nearly forgot ... I guess it is the scratched lens but at 10:14 it looks as if you walk through a time warp ... I had to rewind a make sure I saw what I thought I saw ... it looks rad!
That effect isn't from one of the scratches, but instead it's a distortion from the 360-degree camera. The camera works with two 185-degree lenses and then "stitches" the two halves together. It's usually fairly seamless, but if an object gets too close to the "side" of the camera it creates that problem (or that cool effect depending on your interpretation!) Thanks again for watching.
Great video as always. Very informative for others. Thank you.
another amazing episode! too bad you couldnt find the route thru but still looked like a fun exploration... thanks for taking us with you and again, loving the 360 cam stuff
Hey Jamal...thanks for another very enjoyable and nicely produced video. I agree with a lot of the comments about how relaxing and inspiring they are. I can't wait to get back to Boulder, UT as a basecamp for some hiking. I did a bit there a couple years ago...Upper Muley Twist most notably. Say, in terms of the really slippery rock, have you looked into some of the stuff fly fisherman use...I know felt can be problematic (Yellowstone banned it) in terms of carrying invasive species, but you do all your hiking in the same areas...maybe there's some strap-on felt pads for your boots?
Thanks for watching another one. Hmm... I have micro-spikes when needed for snow/ice, but hadn't considered something for slippery rocks. I'll check into it -- thx.
Great video! I've been to Coyote Gulch many years ago, but never ventured into Steven's. Would love to spend a few days exploring that area.
Hey Jamal, thank you so much for your incredible video. I'm a huge fan of hiking in Utah! And exploring Coyote Gulch is something I've wanted to do forever. Hoping do it in the next couple weeks with a friend of mine. I've hiked the Subway, top down route, in Zion... And Moab has some of my my favorite parks/hikes ever. I also crossed the Grand Canyon R2R a few years ago. I wanted to ask your opinion... regarding backpacking Coyote Gulch, I see many people do the route from Crack in the Wall and travel through, exiting at Jacob Hamblin Arch. It seems quite the common route. Do you recommend something different? I absolutely love the view from where you went up under Stevens Arch. It seems an absolute must if I am to go there. I'm highly claustrophobic, and so Crack concerns me a little bit. Anyways.. any advice, recommendations you have, I would greatly, greatly appreciate it! Thank you so much!
Thanks! I've not done the Jacob Hamblin route -- but have sized it up from the bottom. I personally would recommend hiking back down and out the same way. Headed the other direction will always provide slightly different views and it's always faster on the way back. The Crack in the Wall isn't too bad in terms of making one feel claustrophobic as the skinny portion is fairly short and there's always open-air above. I'm actually working on an older video right now of when I did that trip -- look for that coming soon to the channel. Thanks for watching!
Hey Jamal - enjoy your hikes. Gathering beta for some good off-trail routes to do. What do you like for shoes being in and out of the water? Thanks for sharing your adventures!
It kinda depends on the hike and how much water is around. If I know it's just a short bit of water in an otherwise dry stretch, I will put on my camp shoes temporarily. But, if it's an extended wet section like around the Escalante, I just walk right through with my boots. I sometimes use neoprene socks if I know I'll be in the water a lot. This definitively shortens the lifespan of boots, but I've found it works best for me overall. Thanks for watching!
@@Acrossutah thanks. Ya I sort of figured carrying extra socks might be the key. I've done some Escalante River hiking/wading but the weather was warm enough for things to dry out. Trickier if you hit a cold stretch.
I miss your beautiful videos. I'm glad your back. Awesome scenery. What time of year?
This hike was mid-April through end of May. Thanks for watching.
Well, you certainly picked it that time. But a lot of neat redwall shots on the Stevens Creek mistake- luckily not mishap.
Nice work!! That took a lot of courage to find that route behind the arch. I've read that there's a nice camp about the grotto. I wonder if there is a connecting route from there to the arch, would be nice find out.
After returning home I did get the details on the route and will post info my site soon. It re-enters the lower canyon at a bend above the Grotto. It does require a fairly serious climb with exposure though -- so I'm going to NOT recommend it except for those with climbing experience (and preferably non solo.)
Great looking forward to reading it. I am going to do the Stevens-Fold-River loop in the spring and would at least like to know how to get up to the camp above the grotto.
I have seen someone fly through this arch. Pretty remarkable.
Wow -- that must have been cool. I wouldn't want to do it on a windy day!
@@Acrossutah Yeah tried to get the punks numbers on his plane to call him in. Those guys have no business flying around in Escalante. Last thing I would want to see is some asshole damage that arch. Still pretty incredible sight. I believe it happens pretty frequently honestly, after you mentioning, hearing from my father about rumors of people seeing it, and seeing it myself.
Love you content Jamal, you've inspired me to plan a longer trip in Escalante.
Jamal, awesome video man! I'm planning on doing a trip to Coyote gulch in February via the water tank trail. I wanted to ask, the arch at around 2:10. Is that Jacob Hamlin or is it another arch?
Also I probably have only a day to do this hike, so if I start from the water tank trail and scale down the rocks via a rope, will I be able to see some of the most popular arches within say a 5-10 mile hike?
That's a fisheye lens shot of the big alcove/undercut right near Jacob Hamblin. Re: a day-hike it's hard to take it all in in a day. But, one could do a 9-10 mile hike as you suggest to see Jacob Hamblin and the undecuts and then go down to Coyote Bridge and back. To do all this plus going down to Cliff Arch and the first big waterfall would be about 15 miles total. Actually I think an out-and-back via Crack-in-the-Wall might be better and about the same distance (without the climb which is sketchy for some.) Some people do a loop via the rim as well. Any super-long day hike might be tough in Feb due to the shorter days. Good luck!
@@Acrossutah thank you so much man! If you dont mind I have 2 more follow up questions:
The crack in the wall you suggested I begin at, is there a parking lot close to this entrance?
And the second question is regarding the water tank and the trail near it. Is it close to the crack in the wall entrance?
You are welcome. The Crack-in-the-Wall trailhead is at the end of Fortymile Road -- which is about another 2.5 miles past the parking area by the water tank (TH for the JH Arch climb/route.) You can read my overview and check out a map on my site at:
www.acrossutah.com/wordpress/coyote-gulch/
Loving this series! When we went to Coyote Gulch for Memorial Day weekend, there was quite a few people there then too, but lucky enough to have slept by the first waterfall in the waterfall section with no one else around. Here is a vid from our trip: ua-cam.com/video/Ly9KEgB5E98/v-deo.html We found the Moqui balls, but that was a seperate video that we had some Moqui ball madness on!
Another awesome video! Curious - did you replace the scratched lens after the trip, or opt to purchase another 360 degree camera?
I actually removed the scratched outer portion of the lens for my 2019 hikes. This worked OK, but led to a slight distortion for some shots. I got a new 360-camera for this year's spring hike, but... postponed. 🙁
Jamal Green - curious...what did you get?
@@MaryannHazel The Insta360 One-R. It's a big step up in quality. Though all 360 cameras are still inferior to traditional cameras in over-all quality, they allow for some creative shots -- esp in video while solo. So... I'm anxious to try it out.
Jamal Green The Insta360 looks like a great camera! I assume you are also carrying a DSLR?
Wow!
I wonder how the camera is able to track your movements as you walk along?
I use a 360-degree camera on a tripod and then adjust the POV while editing. They quality suffers a bit, but I really like the effect. Thanks for watching!
Got a bit worried for you when you got stuck in Stevens. Are the marks behind you at 15:35 desert varnish or campfire soot?
1999: I lost a pair of Ray Bans where you should have gotten down off the top of Stephens.
I wasn’t climbing back up to look for them.
Yeah... I've lost a few pairs of sunglasses along the way. Have been lucky a few times to realize it before moving too far away. In fact... in my latest series there's actually a shot where you can see them falling out of my pocket as I walk by the camera! Thanks for watching 🌞✌
Hey Jamal. Love you r adventures. Just wanted to know if you have had any close calls with mountain lions, bears snakes or any other dangerous animals.
and if you have, how many. Which animal have you confronted the most. And how did you defuse any possible dangerous encounter. Do you carry anything
to defend yourself? I like going hiking. I'd rather take someone with me in case I get bitten by a snake. I don't know if I could get help if I became incapacitated.
Any advise would be appreciated. And if any of your fellow followers can in light me with any advise when I go at it alone. Thank you.
Heya! I've never seen a cougar or bear in Utah, but I have seen their tracks on several occasions. I see a rattlesnake about once per week of hiking in Utah. One needs to try to be as alert as possible re: where they step, but really rattlers tend to avoid confrontation and slither away as soon as they "hear" somebody nearby. Or... they will alert you to stay away with their rattle -- which can be quite scary, but it's a great alarm system. In general... be aware and careful, but there's no need to be afraid. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Great video! Did you ever see the Stevens arch route from within Stevens canyon/below? Bummer that you didn't find it.
Yes and no -- I saw it, but still wasn't sure it was indeed the route at the time and only confirmed it when I got back and cross-referenced the beta. It still looks looks pretty intimidating to me for a solo hiker. I plan to do a blog post on my site to detail the route with pictures of the 2 different climbs required. BTW -- the spot is right near where I camped and the photo at 15:51 is looking down at the lower part of the route (the upper climb is not visible.)
Now that it’s been a while, have you had a chance to figure out the Steven’s route conundrum?
Yep -- I actually spotted the route from the bottom, but still wasn't sure it was indeed the route at the time. Then, when I got back home, I looked up the details and sure enough I was right there. It definitely looked intimidating for a solo hiker/climber, but I would have been more apt to try it if I'd been certain I was in the right spot. I'll post the actual details with photos soon on my website. Thanks for watching.
Jamal Green oh sweet! I’ll be sure to check it out :)
Better safe than sorry. What if u get injured? What do u use for the emergency?
I almost always take a SAT device with 2-way communication which can also be operated as an emergency Personal Location Beacon if needed. There are some spots deep in the canyons where one can't get a signal, but as long at it's possible to get a clear view of the sky it should work. Truth is I'm actually overly cautious when it comes to the climbs when solo. Thanks for watching and the question.
I'd love to go here, but the biggest thing I fear is big spiders. If they are in this area, when is the best time to go to avoid seeing them?
You know... I see a bunch of small spiders while hiking, but not many big ones. I've seen a few tarantulas over the years, but they are pretty harmless. I've never seen a black widows or any of the other "mean" varieties. Thanks for watching.
@@Acrossutah thanks for the reply Jamal, have you hiked in these areas all 4 seasons and seen this much uesr round or was it during a particular season?
What camera were you using to do the 360 and panning shots?
@Raptorman0909 Those are shot with a Gear360 on a tripod and then I select the POV during my editing process. Image quality isn't great, but I think it adds a nice effect. Thanks for watching.
@@Acrossutah -- Thanks for the feedback. At first I thought you had one of those panning mounts that follow a pendant you wear but that didn't make sense for a hiker. I noticed the resolution reduction and figured it had to be a 360 camera of some time. What happened to scratch the lens?
The camera took a beating throughout the trip, but the moment that did the most damage was this: ua-cam.com/video/qSwe1hmYQkk/v-deo.html
@@Acrossutah That is the only camera you used for all the videos?
just like being there - al,ost
Yikes. I like trails.
I am loving your trip across Utah! Fantastic narration and overall positive attitude. If you have a minute you can see my hike through "The Pinch" at about 34:30 on my Backpacking video of Coyote Gulch at ua-cam.com/video/00Pa4DX6zzI/v-deo.html I am loving your videos and look forward to watching the rest of the videos towards Arches.
Wow -- kinda surprised it changed that much during this year. That is a similar condition to how I saw it the first time I was there a long time ago. Thanks watching and sharing your videos as well.