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Hi, there is a tributary creek for Sycamore Creek straight down from the location, about 800 feet. That's a long way to go for a drink! Hope you enjoyed the video, check out my other cliff dwelling videos & please consider subscribing.

I'm not sure, it seems like it would of been a pretty hard existence, but that view would be an amazing thing to wake up to every day!

I think the area was just really good for crab fishing, all it took was a bit of patience. Thanks for watching!!

My third time kayaking here, always enjoy watching the seals & see otters up close. Glad you enjoyed it!!

I had swam through that sea cave a couple of years ago with my brother when we jet skied from Long Beach to Two Harbors, glad I could fit the kayak through it! The hike was fairly short, but the view at the top made it look much higher. Great to kayak in the AM & hike in the PM!

Taking that side trail really made the hike as it got away from the main trail in the valley below with all the weekend people & had such a nice section with big drop offs & views to match. Really surprising how cold it was just at the saddle area.

Glad you enjoyed the video! I did this hike on a weekend day, but did not see any other hikers as there are much more well known trails very close to this one. Great to have it all to myself.

Thanks, I was not sure that I could make it through at first!!

It is an amazing place to visit & really feels like a world away from my everyday life. Felt very lucky to see the two sheep so close up!

Thanks for watching! The view from the peak is wonderful, but I really enjoyed the solitude of the valley beyond. Please consider subscribing to my channel.

Thanks for watching! Please check out the full video of my hike to get there & consider subscribing.

Over that period of time, have you noticed degradation to the site? Thanks for watching, please consider subscribing.

@ I was probably 10 or 12 years old the first time there. The roof of left side, facing it was caved into the room. Years later it was cleaned out and had stabilizing jacks in it. Those are now gone. Folks should understand that this place is closely watched. There are well placed cellular trail cams.

That is great news! I hope it stays intact for generations to come.

@ yes it’s amazing! How can I contact you privately?

I can be reached via email at: Jay In LA <JayInLA@proton.me>

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Well, since there are multiple water crossings throughout the hike, the Teva's made the most sense if you don't want to be taking your hiking boots off & on all day. Also, these were the only shoes I brought for the entire hike, in hindsight I would of wore hiking boots for the 10 mile hike in.

Thanks for watching! I was concerned the street vehicle I was borrowing would not make it to the trail head on the West side of the Verde River, if I visit this site again I'll try to do it this way, much less distance. Check out my other cliff dwelling videos & consider subscribing to my channel.

Well, since there are multiple water crossings throughout the hike, the Teva's made the most sense if you don't want to be taking your hiking boots on & off all day. Also, these were the only shoes I brought for the entire hike, in hindsight I would of wore hiking boots for the 10 mile hike in. Please consider checking out the full 13 min video.

Thanks for the info, I'll look for this on my next visit. Thanks for watching & please consider subscribing.

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!!

Thanks for watching! This location is my favorite so far. Also, check out the Hawaii video, it may look familiar... :)

It was a once in a lifetime trip for sure, that said, I'd definitely go again.

FYI - another Havasu video tomorrow at 2PM

Hay! Glad you were able to check it out, the Sycamore Canyon ruins are even more spectacular.

¡Gracias por mirar! Esta parte fascinante de la historia estadounidense a menudo se pasa por alto y se subestima. ¡Me alegra que la hayas disfrutado! Por favor considere suscribirse, habrá más videos por venir...

@@JayInLA00 en parte si creo que es estadounidense recordando que anteriormente sucedió con México un caso similar a los nativos americanos es verdad que muchos españoles fueron crueles pero ya mucho después compartían con los indios americanos que en aquel tiempo fueron mexicanos muchos indios americanos hablan el mismo dialecto que los indios mexicanos me da mucha satisfacción tus videos te agradezco tu empeño y la forma de explicar si es posible que si me suscriba a tu canal gracias

¡Muchas gracias por tu interés! ¡Espero que veas mis videos futuros para ver más aventuras!

Thanks for the suggestion.

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Thanks for the info.

@@JayInLA00dude, seriously, you didn’t know that. I went to Mesa Verde in 91 and the park rangers said to the group that vandalism has been happening for years back then.

Yes, I seriously did know that. Actually, pot hunters have ravaged almost all of the main sights thoughout the South West, much of it before The Antiquities Act was passed on June 8, 1906. So much history lost before it ever had a chance to be studied, so sad.

Thanks for checking it out! I liked the solitude of the Sycamore ruins so much more...

Haha, guess I'll have to have a talk with my spell checker! Thanks for catching!

Thanks! Great success for a first time, considering it was an $18 pole/reel from Walmart. Please consider subscribing.

Thanks for the resource, I'll check it out. I was concerned my car would have issues with FR181, so that is why I did a longer hike. My next video will be Boynton Canyon ruins, the 1st on the right. Please consider subscribing! :)

You are very welcome! Please look for another Arizona cliff dwelling video this week or next, and consider subscribing! :)

These are a special part of history in America, maybe some day you can visit them.

I was thinking of driving 181 to get there but had a normal street car & thought 181 might be too rough for it, next time I'll check out that road access!

It's probably better that people not know this so these amazing ruins don't get destroyed or vandalized - best that only the 14 mile hike is mentioned. I've been to these ones a few times as well, and fortunately so far they haven't been wrecked beyond present conditions. Although these ones are pretty well known, there are some interesting other things in the general area, I know of some other neat stuff that's within 50 feet of a busy road that almost nobody knows about (and hopefully they stay that way).

BTW, I did not mention the 181 access on purpose, hoping the 14 mile hike would keep most folks away. If a location is not already on TH-cam (as Sycamore ruins are), I'm not indicating the exact location, as seen in my visit to Towel Creek Ruins (near Camp Verde) this past June (Search for Prehistoric Cliff Dwellings). I've been to Sedona many times but have become interested in cliff dwellings just last year & did not realize there were so many sites in the area. If you are comfortable sharing any locations, I'd love to check them out on a future visit (locations will not passed on).

@@JayInLA00 indeed I did notice that you were vague in the video which us locals do appreciate, I was commenting on the comments that provided much more specific location information. These sites are amazing, but unfortunately a very small minority of people are ruining these sites for the rest of us - sites that sat there for over 600 years. Thanks for the videos, I appreciate the explores and adventures!

@@JayInLA00 Yes I am a 60yr. + local also. I am willing to share a few sites that are close to Perkinsville rd. 1 next Perkinsville on the north side of the railroad tracks, Car accessible come in from Jerome, 2 about 10 miles from river on a hill top similar to the tuzigoot style ruin.There is another cliff dwelling close to Henderson flat fsr #181 that you would really appreciate. it is on a west flank sandstone Pyramid, you can see Jerome at night from them.

Thanks for watching! I've done much of the BBT in sections over the years but never all at once.

You are welcome! This is my favorite hike in Malibu, that day was hazy but the views are usually amazing of the ocean & Channel Islands.

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Just to let you know, I did not touch the ruins at any time of my visit & did not even enter the 2nd dwelling. Please subscribe & look for more cliff dwelling hikes in the future.

You are welcome! Please subscribe & look for more cliff dwelling hikes in the future.

Glad you liked it, I hope the video was helpful!

Thanks so much for your kind words!

Thanks!