That’s an epic CG!!!! Hopefully you will continue riding hwy 12 as it gets better and Devils Backbone is FANTASTIC!!!! Eventually 12 will dump you out at Capitol Reef NP where the epic riding and views continue!!!! As a bonus, at the Barn in the NP there is a souvenir/ BAKERY shop that bakes fresh mini apple and cherry pies!!!!!!! YUMMY!!!!!! Such a great area to ride!!!! Thanx for the video reminder!! 🏍🤙🍻
Southern Utah is one of my most favorite areas in the country...I even was caught in a massive storm on the back of a bike. We had to wait it out at a car wash
Just finished a 7k mile ride and the highlight was the Dragon's Tail (US 129) but I prefer Utah's RT 12 for scenery and enjoy-ability. Thanks for taking me back.
I try to ride or drive this road at least twice a year. Calf Creek falls is easily worth the hike, Make sure you take the Burr Trail out and back. Glad to see you on TH-cam.
utah has some incredible trails and landscapes. oh it's so beautiful; just beautiful !!! thankyou for taking us with u on ur journey. the colors make me ache to paint again.
Been on Rt12. Utah has become my favorite place to ride after visiting it 2 years ago. I was blown away by the scenery around Bryce Canyon and in Zion. Can't wait to go back.
Great video Tim! You seem to frequently find awesome out-of-way places to visit. This is another place on my “to visit” list once I get a motorcycle again. Sure miss riding! But you help keep the dream alive, Tim. Thank you!
In July 2020, I did a quick moto-camping/geocaching trip from Phoenix to Potter's Pond in Utah and back. I rode from potter's Pond, through route 12 and camped near Jacob's Lake. It was a long day, and it was hot at times, but I sure enjoyed the stretch on 12. It's a fun and beautiful road to ride. Thanks, Tim, for sharing your trip.
Tim, I stayed at ZionFamily Campground at your recommendation this summer.it was greaat and nicelocation between Zion and Bryce Canyons, which I visited. Thanks for the suggestion. It was neat seeing this place again.
when i go to heaven it's going to be red rock country. the red rocks and vegetation against that blue, blue sky with the white clouds have so many more colors than u imagined... and people wonder why i have a $300 Prism pencil set lol.
I am so jealous. I'm still in Too Hot Texas waiting for SpaceX to launch the next Starship then I'm heading noth to cool country. This ride was so beautiful. Thank you.
You are living the dream Tim, thank you for sharing a part of it with us. I hope to be heading that way in a few weeks to Montana. Looks like a great adventure.
Thanks for sharing Tim! RT 12 is a terrific ride! I did that beautiful stretch of road back in 2021, it was amazing. When you are back in the Pacific Northwest, give me a shout, I'll ride with you anytime!
Hi Tim, I just love that route 12 and you're right that is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in that area and one of my favorite places to take a hike to the waterfall. It's a long hike but it's easy it's flat You don't need any equipment bring your bathing suit, there are even fish in that brook. As you continue East there is a road that goes towards I think they call it the devil's backbone and it leads you back to route 12 is a dirt road but it's well maintained and it is stunning. I hope you get a chance to take that ride also at some point in the future. There's a lot of history regarding the reason the devil's backbone road was created and there is a information board at a bridge you will cross on that route that is interesting to read about. Ride safe my friend
I was about to comment about that stretch of 12 that I thought was the best called the Hogback, and I see that is exactly the area where you camped at Calf Creek Falls. Pretty cool area.
Dude your videos keep getting better, the scenery really comes out in 4k. Absolutely stunning....I have been trying my hand at video editing. Watching one of your older videos on how you do it, I do need more practice. I need to upgrade my camera and video card, definitely need to upgrade my music. And your backyard does have quite views for the camera.
Thank you that means a lot to me! Glad you’re enjoying my videos. Editing can be fun once you get through the learning curve. Plus it’s a great way to relive your trips. Good luck with that! Let me know if you post anything, I’d like to see what you come up with.
Beautiful rides! Did my first cross country 7,000 mile motocamping trip last week, Florida to glacier and back. Huge thanks for the inspiration from your book and videos! Zumo XT2 showed every campsite nearby as I rolled and it made it easy to choose primo locations. Your book took away a lot of my packing stress thanks to the included lists. I had a lot of stuff I didn’t need or use as expected except for the cold weather base layers, damn it was cold up there! Can’t wait to tour Utah and Nevada next year…
one of the things i also find difficult when winging it cross country is the uncertainty of finding viable shelter. in a pinch i call my daughter and god bless her, she finds something for me, albeit in the pricy range. beats not having shelter. it's a toss up which is worse, not knowing where u'll be able to stay or having to push on when tired or stop when ur not because the stop is scheduled. also the absolute worst is finding out they overbooked and ur on the $hitty end of the stick. if i book a hotel i insist on giving them my card and paying for the room so that if i end up there at 1am i have a room waiting for me. traveling in the car is so much easier than on a bike but the fun ratio just isnt there lol.
That can be tricky. I usually prefer to not have to push when tired but sometimes it can’t be avoided. That’s smart to pay ahead so they keep your room. I’ve been turned away before and it sucks, especially late at night.
@@FTAAdventures tell me about it; never visit a town in the middle of a sports event, a sales event or a convention lol. every bed will cost double and be booked for MILES.
You always get me excited to plan my next trip and hop on the bike for the next adventure. How come you’re not wearing full gear any longer since you got rid of the GS (it seems)?
@@FTAAdventures Fair enough. Would love to see another BDR video, maybe on the east coast when you’re visiting your family next time. You used to make the AZ BDR look easy! You’re an inspiration my man.
Great video. Exceptional scenery! Were the ants an issue…? You do a great job of choosing music for the videos. Good to see Cody reconnected. He helped me identify a good battery powered liner by way of one of his videos! Tim: Thanks for giving us hope for places not yet found!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the music in this one. The ants weren’t an issue, I didn’t get any on my tent or anything, they seemed to stay on the ground.
By the way, I am in Northeast PA. If you ever are coming East, let me know and I would love to meet you for a motorccle camping trip. My one buddy that I ride with is getting too old for these trips and I can't get my wife on the bike, so I now go alone. I love to hike and PA, NY, NJ has some cool areas. You seem to like the same scenery and experiences that I do.
I am planning my motorcycle camping trip for July. Hope tp do Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. Want to stop at the same areas in Utah you went to. Any suggestions on campsites in Utah near the National pakrs or not too far away would be helpful
I’m wearing the msr xplorer. It’s well vented and performs well in heat. I’m doing a long term review soon but here’s the initial review: th-cam.com/video/M62M1qdpSQA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tNrTf2D6_2CLn8_7
I’m only wearing the jacket on this trip, but it’s awesome. I stayed dry in the rain and the vents work well in the heat. I’m doing a long term review soon.
Don't forget to leave a comment, I'll be in the comment section all weekend replying to everyone. Hope you are all well!
This was like an episode of storm chasers lol 😂
That’s an epic CG!!!! Hopefully you will continue riding hwy 12 as it gets better and Devils Backbone is FANTASTIC!!!! Eventually 12 will dump you out at Capitol Reef NP where the epic riding and views continue!!!! As a bonus, at the Barn in the NP there is a souvenir/ BAKERY shop that bakes fresh mini apple and cherry pies!!!!!!! YUMMY!!!!!! Such a great area to ride!!!! Thanx for the video reminder!! 🏍🤙🍻
That’s good to know! That is the way we were going. I missed the bake shop though, that sounds really good!
Southern Utah is one of my most favorite areas in the country...I even was caught in a massive storm on the back of a bike. We had to wait it out at a car wash
Me too, it’s hard to beat southern Utah. That sounds intense! Crazy weather in that area.
Great content. UT12 is one of my favorite roads. Your movie reminds me of how beautiful it is.
Thank you. Me too, I love that ride.
Just finished a 7k mile ride and the highlight was the Dragon's Tail (US 129) but I prefer Utah's RT 12 for scenery and enjoy-ability. Thanks for taking me back.
Right on, I love the dragon.
Aw, man! TH-cam needs smellovision! Because absolutely nothing in this world smells better than the high desert after a rain! 😃
I agree!
Scenery like that is just one of the reasons I love watching your channel Tim. Thanks for taking us along.
Glad to hear it, thanks for watching!
Thanks for bringing us along as always!
You bet!
I’ve stayed at Calf Creek couple times. Hiked up river to the waterfall.
I really want to do that hike, next time for sure.
I try to ride or drive this road at least twice a year. Calf Creek falls is easily worth the hike, Make sure you take the Burr Trail out and back. Glad to see you on TH-cam.
That’s awesome! And I’m definitely going back to do the hike.
What an excellent campground
It really was!
Outstanding! Another great tip on a road and campgrounds for an upcoming trip.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Another great video. You really got lucky with some amazing campsites.
Thank you! I really did,
Glad you enjoyed it!
You’ll be riding up the Hogsback to Boulder tomorrow and then over the mountain on to Torrey. Just did that from opposite direct couple months back.
It’s a great ride, really scenic.
I live in St George UT, and this is my favorite ride of anywhere in the US. The variety of scenary can't be beat.
utah has some incredible trails and landscapes. oh it's so beautiful; just beautiful !!! thankyou for taking us with u on ur journey. the colors make me ache to paint again.
Glad you enjoyed it! You should paint again, that sounds like fun
Thanks for having me along I’ve been waiting for this one!!!!!
Any time!
That Red Canyon area outside of Bryce is really beautiful. I had a blast hiking around in there when I came through last year.
It really is! Glad you got to explore there
Enjoyed the video Tim. Hwy 12 is great. RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Thanks, you too!
Been on Rt12. Utah has become my favorite place to ride after visiting it 2 years ago. I was blown away by the scenery around Bryce Canyon and in Zion. Can't wait to go back.
Me too, I love it up there!
Hwy 12 is such a beautiful road. The hogs back is a great section.
I agree!
Hello Tim!, beautiful scenery! Have fun for you two! Greetings from Germany from Michael!
Thank you very much! Cheers Michael!
What a wonderfull video, awesome. Please keep making these wonderfull inspiring video's. Nice man. Hope you enjoy too.
Thank you, I will
Fantastic campsite, awesome ride.
Your vids are always the highlight of any days not out saddle-tramping!!
Glad you like them!
Such beautiful scenery and always so nice to follow your motorcycle adventures. Good luck in the future.
Thanks, you too!
I have ridden route 12 several times in Utah. It never gets old, from Zion to Torrey UT mind blowing scenery the whole ride ♥️
I agree completely!
If you go through to hanksville and back to Torrey you can see some of the grandeur of Capitol reef NP.
Great video Tim! You seem to frequently find awesome out-of-way places to visit. This is another place on my “to visit” list once I get a motorcycle again. Sure miss riding! But you help keep the dream alive, Tim. Thank you!
Thank you! You should definitely visit when you get a bike again, or even in a car. It’s an awesome road.
@8:37 -- There's your problem, Tim, your two tents! That's what the therapist said... Excellent video, thank you for sharing!
Haha good one!
In July 2020, I did a quick moto-camping/geocaching trip from Phoenix to Potter's Pond in Utah and back. I rode from potter's Pond, through route 12 and camped near Jacob's Lake. It was a long day, and it was hot at times, but I sure enjoyed the stretch on 12. It's a fun and beautiful road to ride. Thanks, Tim, for sharing your trip.
Sounded like a great trip! Thanks for watching.
Tim, I stayed at ZionFamily Campground at your recommendation this summer.it was greaat and nicelocation between Zion and Bryce Canyons, which I visited. Thanks for the suggestion. It was neat seeing this place again.
Beautiful views, I definitely want to do this ride; thanks for the video…
You should!
Awesome camp site man! Thanks for sharing. Looks like the Triumph is taking good care of you.
Thanks. It sure is, I'm loving the Triumph!
when i go to heaven it's going to be red rock country. the red rocks and vegetation against that blue, blue sky with the white clouds have so many more colors than u imagined... and people wonder why i have a $300 Prism pencil set lol.
That would be a great place to spend eternity!
I am so jealous. I'm still in Too Hot Texas waiting for SpaceX to launch the next Starship then I'm heading noth to cool country. This ride was so beautiful. Thank you.
That should be cool to see. Enjoy your trip when you head for cooler weather. Phoenix is still super hot.
Thanks for sharing. Stunning views. Chin up wheels down.
Glad you enjoyed it Edd!
Beautiful campsite. It reminded me of Palo Duro Canyon. Thanks Tim.
You are living the dream Tim, thank you for sharing a part of it with us. I hope to be heading that way in a few weeks to Montana. Looks like a great adventure.
VW!!
Have fun! Montana is awesome!
As fun as it is riding and camping solo, I think having a buddy along enhances the experience. Cool video Tim! Ride safe 🏍️👍🇿🇦
For sure!
Yes very cool campground to say the least
Thanks
Thanks for sharing Tim! RT 12 is a terrific ride! I did that beautiful stretch of road back in 2021, it was amazing. When you are back in the Pacific Northwest, give me a shout, I'll ride with you anytime!
Thanks! Will do. I love the PNW.
i'm out there on two wheels in a few weeks. Can't wait to ride UT 12 again (been 20 years now) and all the other great roads all around the place.
Have fun!
Hi Tim, I just love that route 12 and you're right that is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in that area and one of my favorite places to take a hike to the waterfall. It's a long hike but it's easy it's flat You don't need any equipment bring your bathing suit, there are even fish in that brook. As you continue East there is a road that goes towards I think they call it the devil's backbone and it leads you back to route 12 is a dirt road but it's well maintained and it is stunning. I hope you get a chance to take that ride also at some point in the future. There's a lot of history regarding the reason the devil's backbone road was created and there is a information board at a bridge you will cross on that route that is interesting to read about. Ride safe my friend
Thank you, that’s good to know for when I go back there to hike to the falls. I’ll have to check out devils backbone too. Thanks!!
I was about to comment about that stretch of 12 that I thought was the best called the Hogback, and I see that is exactly the area where you camped at Calf Creek Falls. Pretty cool area.
Dude your videos keep getting better, the scenery really comes out in 4k. Absolutely stunning....I have been trying my hand at video editing. Watching one of your older videos on how you do it, I do need more practice. I need to upgrade my camera and video card, definitely need to upgrade my music. And your backyard does have quite views for the camera.
Thank you that means a lot to me! Glad you’re enjoying my videos. Editing can be fun once you get through the learning curve. Plus it’s a great way to relive your trips. Good luck with that! Let me know if you post anything, I’d like to see what you come up with.
@@FTAAdventures was working on it today....
th-cam.com/video/Fo69stfd9r0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YEoElIrLnGnJkIWS
Beautiful rides! Did my first cross country 7,000 mile motocamping trip last week, Florida to glacier and back. Huge thanks for the inspiration from your book and videos! Zumo XT2 showed every campsite nearby as I rolled and it made it easy to choose primo locations. Your book took away a lot of my packing stress thanks to the included lists. I had a lot of stuff I didn’t need or use as expected except for the cold weather base layers, damn it was cold up there! Can’t wait to tour Utah and Nevada next year…
That’s awesome! Glad my book and videos were helpful. Sounds like a great trip. Ride safe!
one of the things i also find difficult when winging it cross country is the uncertainty of finding viable shelter. in a pinch i call my daughter and god bless her, she finds something for me, albeit in the pricy range. beats not having shelter. it's a toss up which is worse, not knowing where u'll be able to stay or having to push on when tired or stop when ur not because the stop is scheduled. also the absolute worst is finding out they overbooked and ur on the $hitty end of the stick. if i book a hotel i insist on giving them my card and paying for the room so that if i end up there at 1am i have a room waiting for me. traveling in the car is so much easier than on a bike but the fun ratio just isnt there lol.
That can be tricky. I usually prefer to not have to push when tired but sometimes it can’t be avoided. That’s smart to pay ahead so they keep your room. I’ve been turned away before and it sucks, especially late at night.
@@FTAAdventures tell me about it; never visit a town in the middle of a sports event, a sales event or a convention lol. every bed will cost double and be booked for MILES.
Amazing countryside ....Hey Tim, are there off-road routes to these places, and if so, do you avoid them for any specific reason...
I’m not too sure, there’s probably dirt roads. Just wanted to stick to the pavement this time.
Great video! This is a familiar locale and I’ve even stayed at that campground. You were fortunate to find an open spot.
Thank you! I was thinking we got pretty lucky getting that spot.
Wow, amazing scenery!!
Thanks!
Calf creek looks great!
Ill check it out.
Thanks man!!
Of course! Thank you
You always get me excited to plan my next trip and hop on the bike for the next adventure.
How come you’re not wearing full gear any longer since you got rid of the GS (it seems)?
That's great to hear! Just the pants I'm not wearing, only because I'm doing less off-road lately. I still wear them sometimes though.
@@FTAAdventures Fair enough. Would love to see another BDR video, maybe on the east coast when you’re visiting your family next time. You used to make the AZ BDR look easy! You’re an inspiration my man.
Great video. Exceptional scenery!
Were the ants an issue…?
You do a great job of choosing music for the videos.
Good to see Cody reconnected. He helped me identify a good battery powered liner by way of one of his videos!
Tim: Thanks for giving us hope for places not yet found!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the music in this one. The ants weren’t an issue, I didn’t get any on my tent or anything, they seemed to stay on the ground.
That coffee ☕️almost killed me lol seriously strong stuff!
Me too!
By the way, I am in Northeast PA. If you ever are coming East, let me know and I would love to meet you for a motorccle camping trip. My one buddy that I ride with is getting too old for these trips and I can't get my wife on the bike, so I now go alone. I love to hike and PA, NY, NJ has some cool areas. You seem to like the same scenery and experiences that I do.
you film the most epic scenery. I wish you would show a little map of where these places are.
Thanks! I will start including that in the next videos.
Except for next week, that one’s already edited
If you are going to the one campground down in the bottom there is a State warning about water bacteria issues.
Thank you, I saw signs about that.
Very nice Tim, enjoyed
Glad you enjoyed it
Looks like Triumph switchgear......?
I love your videos.
Thank you!
I am planning my motorcycle camping trip for July. Hope tp do Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. Want to stop at the same areas in Utah you went to. Any suggestions on campsites in Utah near the National pakrs or not too far away would be helpful
Zion family ranch campground. It’s in the middle of Zion and Bryce. I’ve stayed there a few times and it’s great.
Hey Tim ! Great video as always. Just wondering on your gear- coat and pants. I’m looking for something a lot more ventilated than I have.
I’m wearing the msr xplorer. It’s well vented and performs well in heat. I’m doing a long term review soon but here’s the initial review: th-cam.com/video/M62M1qdpSQA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=tNrTf2D6_2CLn8_7
Very cool Thanks
No problem!
Jelly lol 😂
Hi Tim, how are the MSR Jacket and Pants holding over time? It seems like you rode in the rain, are they still waterproof? Thanks!
I’m only wearing the jacket on this trip, but it’s awesome. I stayed dry in the rain and the vents work well in the heat. I’m doing a long term review soon.
You commented that it was cold there. When would you say the season is running out in that area, and North Rim area?
Late October. I was there that time last year. It was cool at night and the leaves were changing color.
@@FTAAdventures Thanks for responding. Hope you are doing well.
Coming to the PNW?
Unfortunately no, I’m heading south. Probably next summer though.
Which motorcycle are you using now?
Triumph Tiger 850 Sport
HI WHAT MUSIC YOU USED? SUPER
It’s from epidemicsound.com but I’m not sure the name. Glad you enjoyed it!
@@FTAAdventuressounds like solitary drifter only just instrumental
It was Solitary Drifter @@MarkyMark1202
Awesome video as always. Inspiring to watch. Hope to make it out there some day
Thanks, glad you enjoyed this one.
Wow what an amazing day and amazing camp site !! So happy it worked out for you guys !
Thanks so much!