HOPI SALT TRAIL | Backpacking the Grand Canyon's Aqua Blue Oasis Arizona 2024
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 11. 03. 2024
- Hiking and Backpacking the Hopi Salt Trail to the Little Colorado River, Arizona
đ Explore the Hidden Gem of the Grand Canyon Navajo Tribal Park
If youâre an adventure seeker craving a unique and challenging hiking experience, the Hopi Salt Trail is your ticket to breathtaking vistas, crystal-clear waters, and a journey through ancient history. Letâs dive into the details of this remarkable trail:
đ¶ââïž Trail Overview:
Length: Approximately 8.4 miles (13.5 kilometers) out and back.
Elevation Gain: A heart-pumping 2,755 feet (840 meters).
Route Type: Out-and-back.
Difficulty: Considered challenging, so lace up those hiking boots and prepare for an adventure!
đż What Makes the Hopi Salt Trail Special?
Remote Beauty: Unlike crowded trails, the Hopi Salt Trail offers solitude. Youâll likely encounter few other hikers, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature.
Historical Significance: The trail begins on the Hopi mesas and winds through Navajoland, eventually leading to the Grand Canyon. It served as a vital route for people to reach the salt mines from over 100 miles away.
Teal Waters: As you descend the 2,750 feet into the valley, youâll be rewarded with stunning views of the Little Colorado River. The water here is an otherworldly shade of teal, unlike anything youâve seen before.
Challenging Terrain: The initial descent takes about 60 minutes, and the climb back up is equally demanding. Be prepared for rocky scrambles, overgrown sections, and a true test of your physical fitness.
Cell Signal: Once you step into the valley, say goodbye to cell reception. Itâs just you, the trail, and the awe-inspiring landscape.
đ Best Times to Visit:
May through June: Mild temperatures and blooming wildflowers make this period ideal for tackling the Hopi Salt Trail.
đ Important Tips:
Permits: Contact the Navajo Nation at Little Colorado River Tribal Park for the necessary permit.
Pack Light: The trail can be strenuous, so carry only essentials.
Water: Leave water along the trail due to salty river water.
Start Early: Begin your hike around 3-4 am to beat the heat.
Equipment: Note the availability of equipment bins along the trail.
Remember, this adventure isnât for the faint of heart. But if youâre up for the challenge, the Hopi Salt Trail promises an unforgettable journey through Arizonaâs rugged beauty. đïž
đž Share your Hopi Salt Trail memories in the comments below! đ„Ÿđ
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Looks easy
Really? Have you been there before? It was quite challenging đ„
congrats for going back and finishing it. Glad you included that part about where people end up off trail, although we set up camp there, so it was a good mistake in our case. You can actually see if the water is blue from the very top, although I am sure you planned to hike it regardless. Good job team!
Thank you so much! I was really happy finishing it. The first time I feel like I wasnât prepared enough for this trip. But after seeing how difficult it is the second attempt I was well prepared and it was really fun. The only sad part was that the water wasnât blue đ„Č. Thank you so much again I really appreciate it. Did you make it all the way down?
@@Jimmysadventure3008 yes, I commented on your original attempt video. We hiked it in October of last year. We only hiked to the wash the first day, set up camp there and then day hiked down to the LCR the 2nd day and spent the day there and hiked back to camp that night. Slept under the stars and hiked out the next day. It was much more manageable for us (we are old people đ
Awesome job! Glad to see you made it! Did you leave the steaks at home this time đ. I want to do this one next year. Couple of questions. Tell about the water situation. Did you bring all your water or did you filter? How many hours to get to the bottom? How many nights did you stay? Thank you and I love watching your videos!
So this time I did not bring steak đđđ I brought some rice đ. The water was not blue it was brown and mud which is sad. From what I heard they said the water is not drinkable but I see that many people they still filter it as long as you donât get sick but I prefer just bringing your own water like I did but if you want to try to filter the water and maybe also boil the water before drinking maybe that might help. They say the water its salty but I have never tried it. It took us 4 hours going down to get to the bottom and then I believe going up it took us 3.5hrs. We did one night but it was amazing đ€©. The trail itself was challenging so when you go please bring lots of water, snacks depending on how nights youâre staying, bring electrolytes or anything like that, and pack lightly. And I am glad that you love my videos and I really appreciate for the feedback. I love sharing some beautiful trails with others so they can go and explore!
Where did you get the opening music for this? Its really cool and would like to use it for my escalante route video.
Uppbeat music
Do you know which song specifically is the first one of your video?
@@andrewhowe2020 in the intro? Itâs called Stop War Monument music
So sorry after all that hard work, the water is not blue.
Ya it was Sad but it happens! Thank you đ