Hiking to the Wave in the rain - House Rock Road is treacherous!
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- Hiking to the Wave in the rain - House Rock Road is treacherous!
The Wave, just outside Page, Arizona, is an amazing place. It is also extremely limited when it comes to the amount of permits allowed each day. So much so that it requires a lottery. You can play the Wave lottery in two ways; in person and online. It's much more convenient to apply online since you have to be in the Page/Kanab area to do the in person. So if you don't live there, it's a hassle. So most people try the online lottery. Given the demand to go coupled with the limited amount of permits, this makes the Wave lottery extremely difficult to win. Actually, it's by far the hardest permit to get that I've ever come across. But I kept at it. $9/month, almost every month for 5 years. But I won. And when you're playing those types of odds and win, you go.
Which was a challenge in itself. The hike to the Wave is easy. The drive to the Wave CAN be easy, but if it rains or snows, House Rock Road is notoriously treacherous. It's deep ruts in clay that is extremely slick. People end up getting stuck and being towed out almost every time it receives a decent rain. If you've watched my channel, you know that I don't like off roading. But I had to go.
This is what happened.....
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Music by Artlist:
Denali at Dawn - SPEARFISHER
Nocturne in E flat Major Opus 9 No2 - Raphael Angelini
Clair de Lune Debussy - Ohad Ben Ari
Flower Duet Lakme - Hawkins
A Soaring Swan Sister - Ardie Son
Above the Clouds - Sunriver
East St. Louis - The Bottlesnakes
Music by Epidemic Sound:
Ever So Blue - Dvala
Very nice video! Brought back some potent memories for me. I've been there 3 times, beginning around 20 years ago. Back then, (pre-UA-cam, Instagram, smartphones, GPS, etc) it was virtually unknown. As it was designated wilderness, cairns were not allowed (I was given instructions to destroy and scatter any that I found), and rangers were prevented from mentioning it or providing maps, just vague verbal directions if you brought it up to them. It was rare to see anyone else out there, and only about half of people who hiked in trying to find it actually did. One of my trips was in conditions similar to what you just had, and I also took shelter from the rain in that very spot. On my 2nd time out, I (along with 2 other hikers I met at The Wave) got to participate in a long rescue of a family of an elderly but fit father and 2 dehydrated and exhausted twenty-somethings who had barely the strength to get there, and then went the wrong direction on their way back. I'm really glad that you had the mud/rain to add a some adventure, as well as the wonderful color saturation boost that the water provides to the sandstone. Always enjoy following your travels and commentary! Hope to bump into you sometime out there :)
Wow Jerry, I've seen lots of Wave videos but never one in the rain. The moody skies, the reflections in the pools and the dramatic colors of the rocks are incredible. Thanks for sharing!
Better know it. 💦🌅
"We were definitely not going to leave you!" always enjoy your little bit of comedy! Tina would've loved that drive out and seeing you suffer everytime she looks to the right :D
That is EXACTLY what Tina would have done. She was making fun of me watching the video even.....
Like you said this is the "Holy Grail' of hiking in the Southwestern United States. I hope someday I get to do this hike myself. Congrats to you and your friends.
I'm sure video and photos don't show it justice to just how magnificent this play truly is.
The colors are even more amazing with the rain. Nice musical accompaniment, Jerry, very evocative of the stunning beauty yiu captured here. No way would I have attempted that muddy road in there. And in the future the dried ruts will also be treacherous.
That road was absolutely terrifying.
Best hiking video ever! I have never seen anything like it it! Thank you 😊
Thanks! The scenery definitely did most of the work for me.
I was here in the dead of summer a couple years back... Although a hassle I really appreciate the lottery system for this region. Its keeps the area from overcrowding and peaceful... I hope I get a chance to do this again!
I´ve been there three times in the seventies. Now with my 80 years I´m back to see to see that land of wonder (but this time on my sofa). Thanks a lot, Jerry! Greetings from old Germany and happy eastern!
Gotta say, have not seen a more colorful or well-defined video of this place. Or photo, for that matter. You are da man, Jerry. Impossible to overstate the magnificence of God's palette.
I enjoyed this and all your videos! Thanks. I won a March 30-2023 Advanced Permit and didn’t think I could go because of the road. Luckily I found you could book a tour and leave the driving to them! I’m glad I did. We were the first to arrive. It was windy and snowy with some clearing. Epic memories and video!
We had permits for February 28th and the road was crazy! Luckily, on the way in it was still frozen from the temperatures, but the way out was muck and mud. This was right after several days of snow storms to the area, melt off, rain, and then more snow. When we hiked there wasn’t any precipitation, but it was extremely windy. It took us 30 minutes to make that last stretch down the sand dune and up into the wave because every 30 seconds or so we could watch a gust of wind building and carrying sand with it coming our direction with speeds of at least 20 mph. That sand hurt, so we’d stop dead in our tracks, turn around and hunker down to wait out the wind. Then get up, try to run for 10 or so steps just to do it again.
Seriously, I actually got blown down the wave while attempting to take a picture it was that crazy. It also means that my company (who are not hikers) chickened out for wanting to explore any of the other features so we headed back right afterward. Still bummed about what I missed out on, but that just means I need to work on finding my way back out there… and this time with my hiking buddies instead of family ;)
Sounds like quite the adventure. The wave is worth it though!
Amazing!!! Love the music in the background! One of my favorite classical songs!
This video was awesome! Not to mention funny. I’m so glad you got in and out without incident. The wave is beautiful even with weather conditions. Thanks for sharing with us.
The music you chose adds so much to the incredible effect the scenery has on me. After years of not playing piano, I will go back,now that I have an awe inspiring incentive to revisit these pieces once more.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Nice! Took me 2 years to get my permit. Hiked it on Dec 1st, 2021. A sunny day. Big horn, neon buttes, hidden giant reflecting pool, secret second boneyard…lace rock, wild verbena…The Wave. Spectacular. Munched guac and chips sitting looking down at it. Will never forget this magical place.
Wow, I drove that road in a rental sedan in November 2014, thank goodness no rain to had happened. 😂 No permit for The Wave, we just did a quick hike to see wire pass, but it was tempting, seeing the sign there for the trail and no one around.
What an amazing hike even with the rain. The Wave is astonishing beautiful beyond words to even discribe it. I think the rock looks better a little wet from the rain. Thank you for the video😊
Wow! Just WOW! its beautiful beyond beautiful!❤
This place is unreal! I’ve always wanted to go, thanks for taking us along!
Lovely. Thanks!
Nice video and good editing. I watched start to finish which I normally don’t do.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Freaking awesome! I went to The Wave in 2007 and it was just straight yellow like you were talking about. Amazing to endure the rain storm and see such amazing color!
Thank you for showing all that gorgeous area around the Wave! It’s the only way I’ll ever get to see it!
Dude. This is awesome, thank you for taking us along on your journeys. I am totally jealous of the chance at what looks like some absolutely awesome photography, or the chance to see for yourself one of the wonders of Arizona.
Glad to take you along. Start playing the lottery. Maybe you'll get lucky. Some people win on the first try.
Awaesome !! The Rain was a blessing! The color just pops when it’s wet ! The wind is howling in Rimrock tonight!
We drove House Rock road on a day like that last March (in our Subaru Outback) -- we did have AT tires on it aired down a bit so I guess that helped, but after some initial trepidation, it was a hoot. We even ubered some people to the Wire Pass trailhead. And when we were done the car was an ungodly mess. We actually drove all the way south to the other end (the south end wasn't quite so bad) and came back through Kanab so we could hit a restaurant...and the car wash. In comparison to the mud pits in House Rock road, the road out to White Pocket (our destination that day) was a piece of cake. I was glad to see your video of House Rock since that's just about what it looked like when we were there, but we didn't get any video. As for the wave -- we haven't even tried. We don't live out there and the chances of a permit are low enough that it seems not worth the trouble of entering the lottery.
WE DID IT. Got a permit for tomorrow at North Butte. Thanks for all your great videos. Tell Tina thanks as well.
Awesome! Enjoy. It's an incredible area. If you have time, check out Wire Pass -> Buckskin (same trailhead as the wave) and White Pocket. (High clearance 4WD required). But even if you can't, the wave is worth it all by itself.
Love watching your video! Hiked the wave myself earlier this year. We had to hire a guide to drive us to the trail and lead us on the hike. We luckily/unluckily encountered a huge snowstorm during the hike, so got to see the wave partially covered with snow, then fully covered 15 mins later. Definitely going back to check out the second wave and melody in the future when I get a chance. Your videos have been a true inspiration. Great quality with good humors.
Thanks! And they wave in the snow has to be amazing. Hopefully you can get back again and see the rest out there, but still pretty lucky to see those conditions.
Jerry your adventures are always fun and exciting.
You did such a great job, I don’t need Togo! Thanks!
Beautiful and awesome. Rain brings out the colors and the reflecting pools of water, and much smaller crowds. That looks like the same road to get to White Pocket that I visited a couple of years ago? Thanks for sharing.
It is the same road. We were supposed to go to WP the day before, but the road kept getting worse the further in we went, so we decided against it.
This is something we would love to do. Maybe one day. The scenery is beautiful!
It looks as if it's an optical illusion, just amazing, and the Chopin doesn't hurt either !! Thanks for the capture, take care and travel on !!
Enjoyed your experience. The hues and colors are so beautiful. I’ve drawn three permits in four years and hiked it a fourth time last October with my sister! Each time it is amazing! It’s pretty cool seeing it through another’s eyes for the first time! Never a dull moment with you and Clint!
Wow. You need to play the actual lottery. Your luck is amazing.
So beautiful. Love the music at 7:10
Unbelievably beautiful 🎉thanks . Keep getting a lottery spot !
For sure the color pops because of the rain. I’ve been there twice (2008 & 2009) in October with great weather and it was “yellow”. lol. We did not explore around enough like you did; I really enjoyed your video.
Spectacular scenery!
This is our home turf and you’re right the colors are amazing when rocks are wet both in Coyote Buttes and at “Pahreah” town site.
We drive HRVR 3-5 times each week and this winter season has been a real challenge. Local towing company could setup a substation on HRVR for the number of recoveries they’ve done there.
Enjoyed your video.
Thanks for sharing your journeys. Always beautiful scenery. Now for more Mexican!
Ahahaha😂
The rain is his fault!
That cracked me up..
I actually called Clint and apologized for blaming him for the weather after getting rained out in the same area recently.....since he was in Texas at the time, I'm starting to think the bad weather may be my fault.
Definitely a unique experience. Though nothing's topping angel's landing in the snow.
That's definitely a top 5 for me.
Watched to get an idea of house rock road before I go. That road looks like hard work
If it's dry, it's not bad at all. When it's wet, it's a whole other story. And the clay is super slick.
Thank you from all of us who take what we get. It's nature!
It’s still beautiful in rain and overcasted sky. Keep on moving!🙌
One good thing about hanging out with Clint; he brings crappy weather, but it makes for good video.
After seeing your video, I hope it rains when I get to go. Those colors. Oh, forgot about the road in. Scratch that. "We’ll wait a little bit, but then we gotta go"……. "We definitely were not going to leave you.” That cracked me up. Another well made, fun and entertaining video. Thanks!
Love your videos Jerry! You know, I lived in Page from the mid-70s to mid-80s. At that time, we used to just drive out to The Wave, no lottery, not even a permit required. Of course, it wasn't called The Wave back then either; it was just a cool place to see. Many of the other places you've visited that now require a permit, didn't require one back then. The Narrows only required registering with the ranger station, which has always been the case for any hiking in the backcountry. For an excellent view of Glen Canyon, try Navajo Mountain to Rainbow Bridge along the Weatherill Trail. Best wishes on your next adventure. Cheers
I have been wanting to get back to Rainbow Bridge for years. Tina still remembers that climb to Yabbut Pass so she refuses. But I may make it back soon. The entire trail is amazing.
Thank you !
Congratulations on the wave we are trying for February for our 35th anniversary. Great video, stay safe and keep exploring
Good luck!
Nov 9th 2022. When we left Kanab it was a full blown snow storm. When we arrived to the start of the access road it was a mix of rain and snow plus 40 mph winds. The 8.5 mile drive was like driving on a skating ring, a few times we nearly slipped into the trenches next to the rode. The weather when when started the hike was still a mix of rain and snow, below freezing temps and still the 40 mph winds. However, when we arrived at the Wave, the weather made a remarkable change and the clouds started breaking up and we had partial blue skies for the 3 hours we were there. With the very poor weather we counted less than 10 people going to and being at the Wave when we were there. That night back at Kanab, the park rangers said that access for that day had not been advised. Not only were the pictures taken a treasure, the adventure added to the story.
Waaaouu, musiques,couleurs, magnifique Wave , thanks mister Arizona j..
That is crazy... definitely the worst I have seen House Rock Road...
The guy in the truck at the beginning said he drove it the day before (it poured that day) and that's where most of the mud on his truck came from. "You'll have no problem today. It's a lot better." is what he told us. I can't even imagine.
Another top-notch video.
❤
Joan
this made me laugh a bunch, well done!
Good to know someone else hates off roading as much as me, but is willing to deal with it for the right destination! Glad you made it out safely
Ha! I was pretty sure that I was going to be the one getting a ride out of there this time. I definitely prefer the conditions like when we ran into you guys.
Wow very cool, I didn't even bother trying to get a permit for that one!
First time I got red dirt on my car I left it there for awhile.....like washing it off erased some of the adventure. It was hard to let it go.
Me too. Although in this instance, it was easier to just trade it in and get a new vehicle.
Water makes rock more beautiful
great videos like always
Wow the wave in the rain! amazing.
Nice video. I’ve been down that road a lot. I’ve never seen it like that. Thanks for sharing. The Wave is awesome. I’m like 1/40 on applications.
At least you got it once. That's all I thought I'd get. And yeah, Tina kept telling me to 'just keep going' to white pocket. No thanks. That road just got worse the further in I went.
Great adventure!!!
Same is true for frozen in the morning and melted in afternoon. I did it in a Honda CRV. South to 89a is better. White pockets would have been ok as it’s sand, not industrial lubricant…
If I could have made it (or had the guts to continue on HRR), I was hoping the sand to WP was actually better with the moisture. Didn't make it though; HRR just kept getting worse.
I hope one day i go there 😻 love your video. New subscriber.
Start playing the lottery. It's hard to win it, but it's worth it!
Your videography keeps getting better, and yes it was all Klint's fault. Amazing the different color when wet.
Totally awsome WOW
Yea the wife and I are going to try to go to the Wave this fall. Looks like our chances aren’t too good if you’ve been playing the lottery every month for five years!
My wife won it in person twice. Much better odds. But it's tough, for sure. Look into some other stuff in the area: Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch, White Pocket, Coyote Buttes South, etc. If you don't win, there are always other things to see.
What's crazy is that you get to experience these things not just multiple times but also through eyes of other people. Every time its not just "yeah I have been here before" and instead it is like one of those "unboxing videos" where you experience the thing that you know and watch people's mind being blown and especially your hiking buddies.
Yeah, the last two times we went was to take friends. Almost as much fun showing something amazing to a buddy as it is experiencing it for the first time yourself.
Great videos, just ask what camera you used? it's super clear. Thank you in advance!
Depends. Some GoPro 11, some Canon EOSR (35mm f1.8) and even a few iPhone shots when the lighting was really low.
@@JerryArizona Thank you, I appreciated it.
You seem to be hitting the bad weather lottery lately! Love your videos!
Hey Jerry, You mentioned make sure to have gps while treking to the wave. Do you think All Trails is good enough for using to get to the wave? Thx buddy. Always love your videos.
Probably. I use Gaia on my iPhone, but the Wave is a pretty straightforward hike. Just make sure you download it or whatever Alltrails version is where it doesn't require signal to show the route. (Not really that familiar with it, but I think it has an offline/satellite mode.) Gaia does not require cell signal and works off satellite.
@@JerryArizona thank you sir
It's still beautiful in the rain ❤
I thought it was more beautiful in the rain. So glad we went.
We tried for 2 years online and three times in person, to finally win it for Feb. 1, 2022. It was 10 degrees that morning and we were prepared for the cold. But what we weren't prepared for was the negative wind chill. We too went out early to beat the crowd, which didn't happen because people stay out there over night and we hit the wave right at sunrise. We didn't stay more than an hour because of the brutal negative winds. It was easily -20 and quite miserable LOL but we endured what we could and then headed out... stating one day we will be back. You were brave tho driving that road in the rain!
Kinda stinks you can't get a rain check, but it is what it is. The weather stinks, you still attempt it.
As for brave, it's a fine line between brave and stupid. Not sure which side I was on.
@@JerryArizona 😂 always an adventure !!
I love that area. We had harsh lighting when we went. I think I would have preferred the crappy weather you had. Dang I need to go back!
That's the thing about hiking with Clint; he always brings the weather. It's good for visuals....as long as you can survive it.
@@JerryArizona yikes, I've got a friend just like that. He's been known to attract disasters. It keeps life interesting 😁
What time of year did you go? And did you air down? Going March 31 with my 4Runner. I’ve got all terrains, but trying to visualize what I might be dealing with. Thanks and great video!
This was March or April, I think. I didn't air down and never have although I've been on this road many times. This was the worst I've ever seen it. If it's not wet, you'll be fine. If it's wet....well, it depends on how adventurous you are. In these conditions, you couldn't get out of the ruts and it was really slick (due to the clay content, I think). I was genuinely terrified, but my Tacoma SR5 never struggled. If it's dry, you'll be fine. If it's really wet....it'll depend on your tires and tolerance for this type of driving. If you're worried when it comes up to the day, maybe look into a guide service. We saw plenty of them coming in when we were there and they didn't seem to mind the roads at all.
@@JerryArizona appreciate it! I have all terrains (wildpeaks) so I think it would be okay.. just trying to research to find the worst road conditions to gauge the worst
Looks like you stayed at Stateline Campground. How in the heck did you find the wave in the dark? Did you have to keep checking GPS coordinates. I have never seen House Rock Road that bad. Love the wet colors of the Wave. A new perspective.
I've been before and am really familiar with the area, so it wasn't hard to find. The road, on the other hand, wasn't so simple. Especially when you're a chicken-s$%* like me at off roading.
I wouldn't, but it would be neat to carry a surfboard in... :)
Another story from the old German: I stayed 3 days in Nine Gables Inn in Kanab. Even there they didn´t know House Rock Valley Road or what I than called "Hidden Valley" .Today I believe they had a law there: "Don´t tell the way to these f.... Germans!"
True. I asked at the ranger station years back (96) and practically had to beat it out of them. No maps, and this was before the lottery.
It's hard to imagine that the locals used to go out there and party. Then it was just shut down on them.
We were probably in the area at the same time. I checked out House Rock Road from the north but turned around. Came in to White Pocket from the south. Much easier. Stock first gen Tacoma pulling 16’ 2k lbs camper with a little clearance.
Crap. If I would've stuck with it, I probably would've made it. Not sure my nerves would have survived it though.
Another awesome video. But be sure to put Cottonwood Cove on your list of places to explore. We actually liked it more than the Wave.
It's on there. One of these days.
Jerry, question after winning the lottery did they mail you your permits or did you have to pick it up at the BLM.
I would like to make the trip some day. I have applied a few times and haven't won yet. Just wondering because I would like to start the hiking early in the morning and not have to go to BLM then start hiking.
Thanks for your videos
They mailed the permits. I can't remember how long after winning.
I was under the impression this needed to be guided
You need a permit, but a guide is not required.
Cool
Impressive.
Wow, entering the lottery every month for 5 years... so it took you 60 tries before winning a permit! I feel your disappointment. I've been applying every month for a year and still nothing. The Wave is at the top of my bucket list so I will keep trying... congrats on finally winning a permit and thanks for sharing your adventure!
I’ve actually been lucky enough to go twice before. Those times my wife won the in person lottery. Much better odds. If you are able to try that, I recommend it. You can always check out other amazing stuff in the area if you don’t win.
The colors were amazing! Consider yourself lucky that you had the opportunity to capture those great shots. Next time you should try to do it in a snow storm. The road wasn’t any better with snow and maybe worse. You go when you get the permit. You guys seem to have great luck with weather. On a side note, how did you drive into Long Dong Silver? The BLM in Hanksville told us we couldn’t drive in and had to go acids private land. Had to hike in from UT-24. Just curious and you can email if you don’t want to post here. You are lucky to be in your fifties. We now decades ahead and still going. It’s that experience that keeps us off of muddy roads. Thanks for sharing, it was a good video!😀😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍
There were absolutely no signs saying you couldn't drive to it. I've since heard you aren't supposed to cross the wash. There were plenty of signs saying where you couldn't go, so we took that to mean if there weren't signs, it was OK. No private property signs where we were. But plenty of tire tracks and footprints. Not that it's OK just because other people are doing it. Hopefully it wasn't breaking any rules, but I don't know how you'd know otherwise.
@@JerryArizona We going over to Capitol Reef in the next 2 or 3 weeks and we’ll give it a try! We have a drone and a 4Runner, the essential tools. Thanks for responding.😀👍
@@JerryArizona I made the mistake of calling the BLM in Hanksville plus they did a a lot of work on UT-24 after the flood last summer and I just missed the turn. We’re going to do the Mars Station and get better footage of Factory Butte so we’ll see what happens. You had Tina driving for you, maybe that’s the secret sauce!! She’s the STAR!!!!!😀😀😀👍👍👍
How long is that dirt road?
It actually goes all the way through. But I think it's 8~10 miles to the Wave trailhead. Too long for my liking.
I just won the online lottery for the wave two days ago. after four years. Mine is july 3 , very hot time of year , i sure thats why i got drawn , been in phoenix for the last 50 years so am used to the heat. cant wait
great video, good idea getting the mud off, it turns to concrete if you let it dry to long.
Enjoy. It's full sun, so it'll be hot out there. But it's a pretty short hike.
I won too for July 3, group of 6 plus Ginger. We may see you there. Can't wait after 20 months of trying the wave lotteries, "Successful" is the most winning word I've heard in my entire life. Thank's God for the answered prayer.
@@emelynmaalamarcil1273 congratulations , i will be the lone 71 year old man doing his bucket list. glad its only a 6 mile up and back. leaves plenty of time to sit and admire mother natures work.
@@robhebbs7960 wow, God is good! Hopefully, we can meet you there.
Imagine what it would look like at sunrise or a warm sunny sunset.
What was the name of the campground you camped at? I've stayed at White House Campground and would love to try another in the area.
Stateline Campground. Right down the road from the trailhead. I think it's better laid out than the whitehouse one.
Thank you!
Very nice! Still trying to draw a permit!
Good luck! Takes a lot of luck and patience. (And $9/month)
Heck yeah!
Glad I'm not the only one in the world that doesn't like mud 😂
I have the most capable vehicle and am still the least capable driver in those conditions. But we made it anyway.
You may have said it in another video, but what is Clint's channel called?
Clint's channel is The NotLostNomad. Go check him out.
Thanks!
Might want to get that truck detailed…
I decided it was easier to just trade it in on a 4Runner.....
3rd times a charm👍
The 🌊 is wet?
So is this your second or third trip to the wave?
3rd. Went in person multiple times for the first. Tina got lucky (in person again) for the second. This time was just persistence. Seriously, 5 years of trying. Worth the effort.
@@JerryArizona I’ve been applying for the last two years. Twice in person in the gymnasium. No luck. Did you hear that the lottery money doesn’t benefit the national park service but instead a private company? Lawsuit pending asking for the return of everyone’s lottery money and other park reservation fees.