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Toby Visuals
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This channel is for people who like to learn about different activities in Hawaii. I hope you enjoy my channel. I love filming, editing and photography. If you do please like and subscribe.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
Please note that conditions, regulations, etc. can and do change. So as the videos age, the likelihood increases that some information may be outdated. Or, I could just be wrong. I'm not an expert. Always confirm the latest rules and regulations with the appropriate governing agency/forest service.
Disclaimer: Hiking, backpacking and can be dangerous. These guides only represent the conditions we experienced; do your own research, know the dangers and your limitations. Be safe out there.
Mahalo,
Toby
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.
Please note that conditions, regulations, etc. can and do change. So as the videos age, the likelihood increases that some information may be outdated. Or, I could just be wrong. I'm not an expert. Always confirm the latest rules and regulations with the appropriate governing agency/forest service.
Disclaimer: Hiking, backpacking and can be dangerous. These guides only represent the conditions we experienced; do your own research, know the dangers and your limitations. Be safe out there.
Mahalo,
Toby
Hiking the Most Scenic Trail in the Grand Canyon
00:00 Intro
24:47 Ooh Aah Point
40:51 Cedar Ridge
50:14 O'Neill Butte
51:20 Trail Info
The South Kaibab Trail, known for its steep ridges and panoramic views, offers one of the most exhilarating hiking experiences in the Grand Canyon. Beginning near Yaki Point, this trail descends quickly, immediately immersing hikers in the sheer scale and beauty of the canyon. With its narrow path perched on a ridge, the trail offers uninterrupted, awe-inspiring vistas at every turn.
After just under a mile, you’ll reach Ooh Aah Point, a popular stopping point and the first real taste of the canyon’s grandeur. From here, you can see layers of ancient rock unfold before you, bathed in hues of red, orange, and gold. The trail continues, dropping into a series of steep switchbacks, with the open canyon yawning to either side. As you hike down, you pass through the signature layers of limestone, sandstone, and shale, each revealing its unique story etched into the rock.
Further along, the trail levels out briefly before winding toward Cedar Ridge, a flat, open area marked by its vibrant red dirt and scattered pinyon pine trees. Cedar Ridge is a perfect rest stop, offering panoramic views in all directions and a chance to soak in the silence and solitude of the canyon. Beyond Cedar Ridge, the trail descends once more, hugging the edge of ridgelines and offering sweeping views of the canyon below.
Continuing down the trail, O'Neill Butte comes into view, a striking rock formation rising out of the landscape like a fortress. The butte, named after early explorer Patrick O'Neill, stands as a testament to the canyon's rugged beauty. As you approach, you’ll notice the sheer walls and the weathered, craggy top, a reminder of the forces of erosion that continue to shape the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
Reaching O'Neill Butte feels like stepping into another world. The butte towers above the surrounding landscape, providing a dramatic viewpoint that allows you to look back up toward the rim, marveling at how far you’ve come. The silence is profound, broken only by the sound of wind against the rocks and the distant cry of a raven.
My Gear: (affiliate links)
lighterpack.com/r/dkgw76
Facebook: TobyVisuals
Instagram: toby_visuals_hawaii
#grandcanyonhike #southkaibab
24:47 Ooh Aah Point
40:51 Cedar Ridge
50:14 O'Neill Butte
51:20 Trail Info
The South Kaibab Trail, known for its steep ridges and panoramic views, offers one of the most exhilarating hiking experiences in the Grand Canyon. Beginning near Yaki Point, this trail descends quickly, immediately immersing hikers in the sheer scale and beauty of the canyon. With its narrow path perched on a ridge, the trail offers uninterrupted, awe-inspiring vistas at every turn.
After just under a mile, you’ll reach Ooh Aah Point, a popular stopping point and the first real taste of the canyon’s grandeur. From here, you can see layers of ancient rock unfold before you, bathed in hues of red, orange, and gold. The trail continues, dropping into a series of steep switchbacks, with the open canyon yawning to either side. As you hike down, you pass through the signature layers of limestone, sandstone, and shale, each revealing its unique story etched into the rock.
Further along, the trail levels out briefly before winding toward Cedar Ridge, a flat, open area marked by its vibrant red dirt and scattered pinyon pine trees. Cedar Ridge is a perfect rest stop, offering panoramic views in all directions and a chance to soak in the silence and solitude of the canyon. Beyond Cedar Ridge, the trail descends once more, hugging the edge of ridgelines and offering sweeping views of the canyon below.
Continuing down the trail, O'Neill Butte comes into view, a striking rock formation rising out of the landscape like a fortress. The butte, named after early explorer Patrick O'Neill, stands as a testament to the canyon's rugged beauty. As you approach, you’ll notice the sheer walls and the weathered, craggy top, a reminder of the forces of erosion that continue to shape the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
Reaching O'Neill Butte feels like stepping into another world. The butte towers above the surrounding landscape, providing a dramatic viewpoint that allows you to look back up toward the rim, marveling at how far you’ve come. The silence is profound, broken only by the sound of wind against the rocks and the distant cry of a raven.
My Gear: (affiliate links)
lighterpack.com/r/dkgw76
Facebook: TobyVisuals
Instagram: toby_visuals_hawaii
#grandcanyonhike #southkaibab
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Havasupai a Journey to Paradise
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How to Hike to Havasupai Falls - Tips, Permits,Trail, and Essential Gear!
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Welcome to the ultimate guide on hiking to Havasupai Falls! Havasupai Official Website for reservation and transfer list: www.havasupaireservations.com/public/login Havasupai Reservation Suport website: help.havasupaireservations.com/hc/en-us Tribe Website: theofficialhavasupaitribe.com/ AllTrail map link: www.alltrails.com/trail/us/arizona/havasupai-trail-to-supai My Gear: (affiliate links) li...
Visiting Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA [Amazing Place]
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I recently had a chance to visit and photograph Upper Antelope Canyon in Page Arizona, one of nature's most breathtaking masterpieces. Located in the heart of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, this slot canyon is renowned for its stunning, narrow passageways carved by wind and water over millions of years. As we embark on this journey, prepare to be mesmerized by the play of light and shadow on the...
The Entire Ho'opi'i Falls Hike
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The Entire Newly Renovated Koko Crater Hike
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The final Journey to the Stairway to Heaven
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6 Hours on the Kalalau Trail
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00:00:00 Intro 00:06:36 Trailhead 01:01:37 Hanakapi'ai Stream 01:47:09 Space Rock 03:24:21 Hanakoa Campsite East 03:25:27 Hanakoa Stream 03:27:33 Hanakoa Campsite West 03:52:46 Crawlers Ledge 05:11:08 Kalalau Valley 05:29:09 Kalalau Stream 05:47:28 Kalalau Beach As requested, I re-edited the entire Kalalau Trail hike video with more relaxing music and enhanced the video footage at several locat...
Lulumahu Fall Hike Oahu Hawaii in 4K
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How to successfully hike the Kalalau Trail
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The Entire Kalalau Trail in 20 Minutes in 4K
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All 11 Miles of the Kalalau Trail Video in 4K
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Full Maunawili Trail from the Pali Highway to Waimanalo in 4K
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Wai`ilikahi Falls in 4K with 1,080-foot one of the highest and hardest to visit Waterfalls in Hawaii
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Waimanalo Beach - One of the most Beautiful Beaches in Oahu.
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Waikiki Beach Walk in Honolulu Hawaii 2022. Relaxing Ocean Waves Sounds
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Koko Crater Hike. How hard is it? See for yourself. Full Trail video.
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Hiking Diamond Head | How hard is the hike? See for yourself. Full Trail in 4K + Hiking Tips
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I MISS IT SO! ❤❤❤❤
@@Bvcggdert a beautiful trail.
Thank you for your video awesome I’ve hiked the stairs back in the early 80’s and it’s amazing and it’s the ONLY SAFE Way to get up there Moanalua trail is very dangerous and risky like I said the stairs is VERY SAFE but THANK YOU for sharing your videos
Thank you. Unfortunately the Moanalua Valley Middle Ridge is closed now too.
AWESOME 👌 👏 👍 😊
Thank you.
I wonder where it is. Is it American Indian reservation?
I made a second video about the trail here: czcams.com/video/E5caSlXpn18/video.html
You had a amazing experience!! I am sure that only those who have taken on the challenge can understand how wonderful it is My condolences to those who lost their lives in the flood.
@@RH-lh2jz Thank you Rika.
Wow it was so beautiful and wonderful, full of realism!! Rika
Thank you Rika.
2:03 I felt like jumping into the cobalt blue water
Let's go together next time.
Was für ein wundervoller Film! Diese unglaublichen Naturspektakel real zu sehen muss ein unvergessliches Erlebnis sein. Herzlichen Dank Toby dass wir so teilhaben können an deiner Reise. Wir sind stolz auf dich, 👏🫶❤️
Vielen herzlichen Dank!
Y'all gotta stay to the side of the road on that first part. People do be driving up and down to get to Lyon Arboretum
Amazing site and an equally amazing video! Great job!
@@erickt72 thank you Erick.
Aloha! I just finished Kalalau! On my list for years and my first real backpacking trip, it was grueling! Havasupai looks similar in length, but much easier in technicality--am I wrong? Thank you
You are correct; it's not technical at all. The trail was well maintained, at least before the recent flash flood. One difference is that Havasupai has no water between Hilltop and Supai Village for 8 miles, and the extreme summer heat is a factor as well. Enjoy!
@TobyVisuals808 Awesome! Thank you. I, pretty much, carried two Geo Press' and a 1 Liter bottle the whole time at Kalalau (in hindsight, I think I didn't trust the ability to capture water in late August) 8 miles. No water capture. Got it! Thank you
Stunning!!!
@@Modifiedimages808 thank you James. 🙏
Me and 3 of my friends did this hike, were all 15-16 and we had a rough time. Were are all in very good shape and it took us almost 8 hours (all with 25lb+ bags and breaks). We spent 2 nights under a 8x8 tarp with sleeping bad and it worked great. But would recommend staying 3 night because we were wiped.
I was there June 10 -15, 2024 Beautiful weather and hot and dry trail conditions. I can't wait to go back again.
@@hi...itsthe329guy9 I am glad you had a great time.
I did Kuliouou Wiliwilinui and Moanalua Middle Ridge. Hope to do this too. On my bucket list. Looks short and sweet
Great job Toby. One of the best videos I've seen on here. Thumbs up buddy.
Wow i tried this but the short hike
Awesome photos! That was a fun tour and you were great!
Mahalo Arden!
Was für ein Wunder der Natur, wunderschön Toby, herzlichen Dank für die tollen Bilder ❤
Vielen Dank.
Is it a difficult hike?
Not bad if you go early or late during the hot season. Enjoy!
Thx for sharing...
Brah do you know what this is at @21:10? Mahalo!
Thanks for including the equipment you used. I just bought the same hiking pole, and electrolytes tablet. I have a good hiking boots that I’ve used in Annapurna circuit in Nepal. I also have double layer socks.
I know you’ve hiked this so many times how long did it take you to get to the top including snack breaks. Thanks
Normally it took me about 2.5 - 3.5h. Unfortunately they closed the trail.
I love your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. You make me feel like I was there with you. So amazing. I want to do this hike. I know haiku stairs are being taken done now or soon 😢
Thank you so much.
I love your videos because you have the whole footage from begging to the end of the hike. Do you know if the Moanalua Valley Trail will be open? I check the all trail app and it says it’s closed.
Thank you. Yes I think they closed the Middle Ridge for the stairs removal. Here is the link: governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/dlnr-news-release-portion-of-forest-reserve-closed-for-haiku-stairs-removal-may-9-2024/
Aloha, next time I have to spent more time on Oahu, on the trails of course 🫶🏻
Amazing!
Wow!! Amazing video!!! Absolutely beautiful ❤
Thank you 🙏
Beautiful... Thank you for sharing! I love this hike and your video takes me right back! One question if you don't mind: The trail is so much busier than when I would hike it just about 5-10 years back. It wasn't uncommon for only one other person or group to be at the first falls, and then for me to be all alone at the second. Do you remember if you filmed this on a weekend or was it a weekday?
Thank you. This was on a Saturday. I did this trail the first time in 1999. At that time it was not known at all.
Traumhaft schön der Wasserfall, dafür lohnt sich der Aufstieg 🥰
Vielen Dank. Das ist nur ein kleiner Vorgeschmack auf was bald kommt.
Completed the hike Wednesday 5/08/24 thank you for your help. This was forsure a challenging hike started @4:10 with it raining and the wind speeds I questions myself a lot of the times wanting to go back but because some of the ropes weren’t there that was in the video. Made it to the top with no regrets! Tips for anyone else just be prepared with being comfortable with being unconfrortable!
I am glad you had a good time.
Thinking about doing this @4am, I won’t have to worry about cops doing the hike from this side? And on the way down will I have to worry?
No cops on the back way, only if you take the stairs down. Also it will be muddy and slippery at the moment. Some of the ropes you see in this video have been removed.
@@TobyVisuals808 sounds good I appreicate the help with that being said should I be fine in just some regular hiking shoes maybe some gloves to get a grip on those steep areas since there no rope?
@@GPLEXUS I always bring micro-spikes for the way down when it is wet. Also don't miss the turns at 14:40. Many walk right by!!!
Are you still allow to hike the back side? I know the hike is illegal and the stairs are being taken down but the backside still open for people?
Yes, but it's not an official trail so hike at your own risk.
"1000er Stägeli" gibt es überall auf der Welt. "Deines" bietet eine umwerfende Aussicht! 🤩🤩
1075 Stägeli 😂
Nice music selection too 👍
Well done! So inspiring
Thank you 🙏
It's great to see you back on the trails again Toby. You're looking fit my friend. I've watched all your videos. This was beautiful. Touched me to the core. I'm so sad 🥲 Thank you for sharing your journey, I was with you all the way 🤙🏽🌴
🙏 Thank you!
how far is this hike? are you walking or riding a dirtbike?
9.2 Miles plus 2900ft elevation gain. Unfortunately they started to remove to stairs today. No dirt bikes allowed.
We tried the back way a few weeks back got about 3/4 of the way up right around where the ropes start. It rained off and on but ultimately we decided it was too narrow and slippery and way too dangerous to continue . I think I could have done it by myself but my wife couldn’t do it. Plus I think if we went to the top we’d be hiking the bottom in the dark.
Good call. Safety first. Also some of the ropes you see in this video have been removed recently.
What camera do you use for these amazing videos?
Thank you. That was a iPhone 13 mini with a DJI OM 5 gimbal.
That was simply amazing!
Thank you!
Better hurry if you're going to do the hike from the Kaneohe side. The stairs are being dismantled in a few weeks. Too many hikers have tromped through people's yards and houses to get to the bottom of the stairs.
That’s was insane… my mind is pondering now…
Perfect film !! A lot of information and answers. All best for you 😊
Thank you. All the best to you.
Wow
Das ist echt krass, wie du das geschafft hast mit dem ganzem Material, 2x hintereinander 💪🏻🥰 gratuliere, echt 🔝
Vielen Dank 🙏
Noice
Thanks.
Very cool, great video! I like how the people walk really fast. Ha ha
Thank you Erick.
Toby, you da man!
Haha. No I am not. Almost died trying to push that thing up there without stopping.
Interesting you mentioned getting pain in the achilles. No surprises there, zero drop shoes can hurt if you're not used to them - most people have been walking / running with poor form their whole lives (including myself) because the heel to toe drop in most shoes is one of the causes of so many people's problems in the first place. People get pain because they're suddenly using muscles they've never used before! I've been transitioning to zero drop footwear for a while now and it can take time to get used to. Do yourself a huge favor and read Born to Run; it was the best thing I ever did and it explains so much. I like the shoes though..thanks for the review...
Will do. Thank you!