Turquoise Water!! Hiking the Hopi Salt Trail to the Little Colorado River

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Join me as I tackle the hidden gem of the Grand Canyon-the Hopi Salt Trail. This 4.5-mile route, each way, is a true challenge with a 3,000-foot elevation gain and sections requiring class 4 climbing. Not for the faint of heart, this trail is best suited for experienced hikers.
From scrambling over canyon walls to navigating through unique rock formations, this hike offers incredible natural beauty. The highlight? The turquoise waters of the Little Colorado River, a breathtaking sight comparable to the famous Havasu Canyon.
Remember, a Navajo Nation permit is required, and it's best to check with the Cameron Visitor Center before heading out. For more details or to book your permit call 928-879-2303.
Enjoy the adventure and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your experiences in the comments!
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@paulsolomon1396 День назад

We did this in Oct 2023. You did an amazing job documenting it and I think it will be super helpful for others to visualize what they are getting themselves into. A couple things I would add for anyone doing research. There is a spring to the right (standing in front of the helipad and looking at the LCR) down a little embankment. You can filter it, it is still very brackish and won't really quench your thirst, but good to cook with so you can save the water you bring down. The water isn't always the blue/green color. If it has rained, chances are it will be running brown. If you look hard, you can see from the trailhead the color before you make your descent. You can also spend a day hiking down to the confluence (with the Colorado River) or to the Emerald Pool. Your comment about camping midway is exactly what we did and then day hiked down and back. We also started back up in the dark which was huge. Glad you did it and enjoyed it. We are heading back to do the confluence hike now that we have a little more experience on the "trail"

@overthehillhiker3338 13 дней назад

So impressed! New hike for my bucket list!

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

I was so beautiful! I had a great time!

@humptydumpty6527 4 дня назад

I have made this loop in May this year. The hike out was the hardest day of my life 😂

@trailandtravel 3 дня назад

It is incredibly difficult! But such a cool spot!

@Dr_Cole 13 дней назад

The color contrast of the blue water and green bushes & grass along the shore, especially just before and after sunset, was remarkable. Watching the hike down, I was surprised at how many spots you left the camera behind to film the hike, knowing you had to go back to get it… I felt the extra effort with you! We need smart drone technology built into cameras so they can just return to you in their own!

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

It was so beautiful! Yeah filming definitely adds more effort to every hike, but I really enjoy doing it so it's worth it to me!

@Dr_Cole 13 дней назад

And to us! I love getting to see how you hike it. The one scene where you were figuring out how to give over a very high passage between big rocks on a slightly smaller rock was intense.

@trailandtravel 12 дней назад

Luckily I am pretty flexible and athletic so that helps my hiking significantly! This is when I thank my background in Gymnastics!

@lisamonalisahikes День назад

Wow! Beautiful! The Dessert can be brutal for those that aren’t use to it (or that haven’t plan properly)

@trailandtravel День назад

I live in the desert so I definitely knew what I was getting into, and I was well prepared. Maybe a bit too much! (I had at least 2L of water that I didn’t use when I returned to the rim of canyon. It was an incredible trip! Thanks for watching!

@jeffseng6385 14 дней назад

At the Phantom ranch I’ve seen a 20 degree difference between in and out of the sun. I love the canyon and I’ve never done your trip so thanks so much for sharing. You earned this one! 😊

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

I believe it! It gets so dang hot in the Grand Canyon! It was a beautiful trip.

@ervinslens 13 дней назад

This was gorgeous presentation, such a unique and inspiring presentation! Area looks amazing!

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

Thank you so much! It was a beautiful hike!

@reneharkamp4309 13 дней назад

Amsterdam, calling 📞 Wauw young Lady, All my respect 🙏, you're a tough Cookie 🍪

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

Thank you! It was such a beautiful time!

@ulfarosalina 13 дней назад

Always enjoying your hiking vlog. Stay safe out there ❤

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

Thank you! 🔥

@malcolm20091000 7 часов назад

Amazing trip. I think this is the first video of yours I have watched, and it took me to the end to finally settle down and agree with you that you weren't out of your mind! I have hiked many GC trails, but not this one, and not in the heat of June. (I will not bore you with "exploits" like jimbeard.) And I don't mind your "b-roll" filming as it really "sets the scene" more than just holding the camera in front of you. Despite the extra work. One point - to my knowledge none of the water sources down there are potable, or maybe barely potable. I assume you started your hike with all the water you needed? I hope folks wont try this hike thinking there is copious drinking water at the bottom. Thanks for sharing your adventures! Please hike carefully!

@olenmorgan6215 8 дней назад

I’m so dyslexic I glanced at the thumbnail and thought it said hospital trail 😅

@trailandtravel 7 дней назад

😂 close, but not quite! Sorry to disappoint! Lol

@casarezbunch8985 6 часов назад

@@trailandtravel hi. You are amazing. We just hiked out yesterday.

@mamamel113 13 дней назад

Amazing video! So impressed! ❤️

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

Thank you! I’ve was incredible!

@eddie_alvarez 13 дней назад

We did this in May....not sure what was worse., going up or down. We also did an early start back up. Well worth it. Great video.

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

Thank you!Both up and down was difficult, I was so relieved to hike during the night though. It helped SO much! It's such a beautiful hike.

@trex6142 13 дней назад

Love that blue water. That was a very rough trail. Thanks for taking us along

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

The water was amazing! Thanks for watching!

@casarezbunch8985 6 часов назад

Wow! This is a great video. So we just hiked out yesterday and it did not go as planned. I have a few questions for you if you don’t mind.

@trailandtravel Час назад

Thank you! I hope it went well, I’m sure it was blazing hot. Yes I’d love to answer any questions you have!

@UncannyKnits 11 дней назад

This is awesome! Would love to do this sometime. Are you worried at all about mountain lions? I think that's my one misgiving about going alone down in the canyon.

@trailandtravel 11 дней назад

Thank you! Honestly I've lived in the desert for so long and they are always a possibility. But in my experience they mostly keep to themselves, I've never had an issue with them.

@climbnride58 14 дней назад

Congratulations. I am surprised that you didn't see any snakes. I actually know two people who have been where you were.

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

I’m surprised I didn’t see any snakes either! I wonder if it was just too hot for them? It’s a beautiful canyon!

@johnrdunbar 3 дня назад

You are so gorgeous, but I don't think I could hike in the dark. Very good video tho

@jimbeard8947 12 дней назад

Gotta say if nobody else will: very experienced hikers know not to try this in summer. Late fall, winter, and spring are best times for that. And it's cute to set your camera down, then walk away or towards it but everyone knows it takes extra time and effort just to appear like a movie. I don't think anyone expects that of a solo hiker in the Grand Canyon or anywhere, even on the moon. So, if I sound like a "cairn", oh er I mean Karen, excuse me. And yes, I've been to Little Colorado but from a river trip, 12 times, and hiked down Tanner to Beamer to LC, and hitched a ride on a commercial raft, overnite after Hance Rapid, hiked out. So kudos for doing it when hot, but geez...

@trailandtravel 12 дней назад

I can hear the passion in you words, so I know you feel deeply about his. I am an experienced hiker and that is why I felt comfortable doing this hike in June. I knew what I was getting into and I knew that I was capable of it. I film many of the hikes that I do.. so I am used to setting down my camera to get a shot and going back for it. It's really not that much more effort. I truly love capturing my experience, no matter how it pans out. Ive hiked the Grand Canyon rim to rim (26.1 miles) and rim to rim to rim (50 miles) before so this was honestly not that bad... Thank you for your input and for watching my "cute" video. 😅

@jimbeard8947 12 дней назад

@@trailandtravel Well, I'm sorry to state that doing a R2R or R2R2R is just great but not with me. But I'm just another internet "cairn" so what do I know. When I was immersing myself in the GC, in the 70's thru late 80's less people were hiking in there and that was before so-called "bucket-lists." I would go down in there somewhere and stay for weeks sometimes, such as up in Phantom Creek and never see anyone. Never get a permit after my first few times. Or I stayed at Havasupai Campground right before spring break for NAU and I think only one or two other people came in there, so I could go down to Beaver Falls and have it to myself. Stayed until the Ranger urged me to leave because it was about to get full, so I left and immediately it snowed down there. I did one R2R with two friends but we took 3 days to do it, and it wasn't planned just spontaneous because a forest thinning job on north rim fell through so we just slimmed down our "stuff" and went for it. I zoomed into Clear Creek overnite and joined them on trek up Bright Angel to south rim. We launched on a river trip down there the day after Kenton Grua and friends started their speed run in a dory at night without a permit, and our trip's permit holder is mentioned in "Emerald Mile". That was late June so hot but we started our days early, did a short hike, then went downriver to next camp. Water was so high we zoomed thru and most rapids were covered over in water so limited scouting. Had a nasty encounter with Claire Quist who refused to share a late-day camp with us because he was basically an __________ (fill in the blank). So I know what I'm "complaining about" but use your own judgment. I'm just saying it's wiser to go in there in cooler months, especially when solo. But, yeah, nice bod woman.

@trailandtravel 11 дней назад

@@jimbeard8947 Look I totally get it. You have spent a lot more time there especially when there were not many people there, and that's amazing. But I wasn't even alive then... Im simply enjoying the outdoors as much as possible in my day. and yes that is VERY different than during your day... It sounds like you had some amazing times there. And it seems silly to me that you would degrade my experience there, even though that place seems to have a special place in your heart. There is no need for disrespect here, if you don't like my content simply don't watch it.

@jimbeard8947 11 дней назад

@@trailandtravel Can do.

@trailandtravel 11 дней назад

@@jimbeard8947 I appreciate it.

@eric_festinger 14 дней назад

💪🏻👏🏻

@trailandtravel 14 дней назад

It was a tough hike, but so worth it! Thanks for watching!

@eric_festinger 9 дней назад

@@trailandtravel It seems hard indeed, but for us watchers, it was superb 🤩

@trailandtravel 9 дней назад

@@eric_festinger Thank you! It was amazing!

@Jamesgeeee 14 дней назад

I see you working. Keep showing the body and you will grow your channel quick. And start making that money. Very smart

@trailandtravel 13 дней назад

Well I choose not to show much body too much on this channel because I don't want that to take away from the beautiful places I visit or the experiences I have. Filming myself in a bathing suit felt more like a side effect, rather than a priority.

@Jamesgeeee 13 дней назад

Ok well unbelievable views of your locations. I traveled with my pug for a few months out there few years back. It was too difficult with her. But one day I plan on going back west. Enjoy your travels. Enjoyed all the views!!

@trailandtravel 12 дней назад

That would be very difficult hiking with a pug! if you make it out this direction again, you should definitely check out this hike. Its amazing!