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THIS ROAD IS UNREAL! (SUV Camping/Vanlife Adventures)
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In this video I check out one last part of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and then head on a staggering drive to an even more staggering campsite (that I don’t end up staying at).
DATE OF VIDEO: Late March, 2018
GPS COORDINATES
** Devil's Garden: 37.585670, -111.414708
** Hell's Backbone bridge: 37.970638, -111.599402
** The Gulch trailhead: 37.8505, -111.3161
** Granary ruin: 37.84988, -111.31843
** Peek-a-Boo Arch: 37.8620, -111.0357
** Burr Trail Switchbacks: 37.8488, -111.0264
** Illegal campsite (viewpoint): 37.74034, -110.94241
** Legal campsite: 37.74102, -110.94168
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It is a real pleasure to hear someone who shares my enthusiasm for the deserts of southern and central Utah. Very nice video for sure.
I love your enthusiasm. Despite all the beautiful places you’ve seen, you still get excited about new places. Part of the charm of your videos. Thank you for sharing.
I just get excited by beautiful places without too many people. And given that this describes a vast swath of the western US, I get excited by places fairly often :)
At 14:18 a silhouette of a man's face looking left, on the left side of the rock. I traveled all over Southern Utah 30-35 years ago. A knee injury slowly halted my trips. Get a jeep/car that you can take the roof off of. It almost becomes a spiritual experience. Living on the other side of the world now and I regret not taking a driving only trip thru this area before I moved. Thanks for the great videos.
Totally see the face!
I’ll always live and remember the terra-cotta and green colored rocks. Although I’m from the Netherlands, i.e. sea level, wet and green, the greater four-corners area is etched into my memory. Even remember the smell!
The Devil’s Backbone Bridge was awesome.
Epic is right. That is some unbelievable scenery. One can only imagine what it was like to be there live. Video never quite gives it justice.
You're right, it doesn't give it justice. I was just in awe basically the entire day as I was driving. Just gobsmacking scenery down there. Thanks for watching!
Highway 12 from Escalante to Boulder known as The Hogback is my favorite drive in the entire southwest. It took my breath away....the beauty was/is indescribable. At age 80 I hope to take The Hogback one more time.....
I’d have to say my fav part is the,stomach turning,look over the bridge,the cliff and where you so excitingly say “ ooh,i’m going to go stand out here.” 😂😂Beautiful place;just beautiful!
Lol I'm glad you enjoyed that part. Thanks Keri!
@@SUVRVing I noticed that as well and remember thinking, "I'd do the exact same thing if I saw that rock".
I had the pleasure of going back reviewing this video to see which was my favorite part; the switchback road! (Dr's appointment interrupted)
But your campsite was top-notch, too! (I imagine the wind may have subsided a bit after the sun set)
Thanks for the great day!
Just found this older video. Thank you Tristan! Definitely on my future travel list. You’re the best!
Hey Tristan, Thanks for this video. I drove Burr Trail maybe 20 years ago. Incredible place. Thanks for bringing me back.
Utah is Majestic, my wife and I have rode out there five times on different trips spending 7- 10 days and still want to go back. I envy you and what’s crazy is we have rode over 160000 miles on our bike across the USA 🇺🇸 on cross country trips. We were never able to get back into the back country as being on a tour bike we did rent a Jeep in Moab once and went back in canyon lands. Really enjoy your vlogs.
One of the best restaurants in the country is in Boulder, UT. Hell's Backbone Grill has been nominated (and I think won) a few James Beard Awards. They have excellent food from their own farm and other farmers in the area, and was started by two very beautiful souls who used to do adventure catering.
This was absolutely breathtaking! Thanks for taking me along!
Underrated places to visit. Utah was full of surprises!!
i think the word your looking for is Majestic!!
Drove the burr trail back in 1985 and it was awesome.
Loved that whole area. Burr Trail Rd/Notom Rd are incredible!
Oh man, I just love those switchbacks! Great scenery. TFS!
The switchbacks were really amazing. I've never seen any like that before. Thanks TheRealDonald!
I like your narrative of the history of your travels. Your speaking about the bridge showed me your understanding in engineering technology..
Devils Garden is an awesome place. The entire Escalante area is some of the most beautiful scenery in the Country.
My dad and I did that drive a few years ago, in peak fall color. People, the video just can't do it justice. And southern Utah, it's one fantastic place after another, highly recommended!
Yep, it's a gorgeous part of the country, for sure! Thanks for watching.
Having been there recently for the first time. I can attest, photos, videos, don't do it justice.
I loved the switchbacks and the bridge area.
Thanks for the spectacle! Incredible scale and 360 degree beauty! Always look forward to your forays.
Thanks Glen! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
This is probably our favorite area (the latter half). And best camping.
WOW, that made me giddy even in the video!!!! CRAZY!!!
Thanks for having us along. Drove the Burr Trail Road 3-4 years ago with my dad from Boulder to the west boundary of Capitol Reef. I want to go back someday.
Me too!
Absolutely stunning and epic. Thank you for forging a path I may be able to follow soon!
Just came across this video. I’ve seen quite a few of your videos but this is only my 2nd comment. My husband and I love S UT. We have been down/up the Burr Trail; simply amazing! We also did Hells Backbone a while back; I totally forgot about that bridge. Another reason to go back! Thoroughly enjoyed your video.
Very nice. Makes me want to pack up and head for the desert country and get out of this snow. Spectacular drive on Hwy 12 from Escalante to Torrey riding atop the rimrock. Just beware that you can get stuck behind some pretty sizable RVs on that same road.....but nonetheless an excellent trip. If you get tired of your own cooking check out Cafe Diablo in Torrey, it is a five-star restaurant and a bit of a hidden gem.
Thank you for sharing your adventures. I thoroughly enjoy every single one.
The view of the switchbacks was amazing. Sadly the camera will never see what you can with your eyes. It is amazing just the same.
I’ve never been in that area of Utah , I always advise friends to be sure to pass thru Utah in daylight. The state has awesome scenery.👍
It really does! Basically the entire state is mountains and canyons. I don't think there's a single spot in the state where you can't see mountains or other topography of significance. I love it. Thanks Moon Dancer!
The Burr Trail drive is truly spectacular. My recollection of the switchbacks is just as spectacular. Great campsite!
These switchbacks remind me of the switchbacks on the east entry road into Zion. I took a photo of 8 (?) tight switchbacks visible on the GPS screen at the same time, and worried mightily for those descending in the large tourist buses.
in case you get lost or hurt, the park service can check the logs to see if you came thru there. sign the book.
Love your adventures. Lived a nomadic lifestyle, a couple years in Southern Utah as a kid, which is the area I've always loved most. That bridge used to be somewhat scary to drive across back when it was a wooden structure, no side rails, just a couple of big logs on the sides to hopefully keep your wheels on the bridge should not stay centered.
I can imagine that would have been quite the experience! Thanks Jeff.
I've been on all these roads before, but was a pleasure to see them again. Makes me want to go again. I'm more of a desert guy myself, and I absolutely can't get enough of red rocks, the yellow ones in that part of Capital Reef are nice as well.
Burr Trail is one of my favorite places.
Awesome footage, I enjoyed entire video. Going to watch it again, beautiful footage.
Thanks Natasha!
I love your videos. I've been binge watching them into your older videos. I live in Southern Utah and I have to say that your excitement of what I see every day has brought my excitement back to life a little, thank you for that! Enjoy your adventures
WOW! Amazing views! Thanks for sharing!
This is one of my favorite videos that you’ve made. I can’t wait to see this on my own.
Amazing place, thanks for all you do!
This part of Utah...ALL of Southern Utah...feels like another planet.
I am in awe of this beauty .. gosh Thank You for sharing
It's unbelievable! Thanks for watching, Jack.
Burr Trail was amazing
Absolutely beautiful, sweetie! Thank you for this one!!
Thanks Angela! That's an incredibly beautiful area. I'm glad you enjoyed watching it.
The burr trail🌝🌝, keep up the good work Mr.T👍🏻
You missed the Strike Valley Overlook. Trail is just before the descent and affords the most incredible view of the valley. You MUST return.
So beautiful, no words do it justice.
Thanks Dee!
It’s translated beautifully! Thank you!
You keep putting me on the edge.... I love your videos...thanks
Thanks!
Best comparison, desert Lord of the rings haha definitely epic! thanks for sharing:)
You can get information... Hmm, do they have information on how many people have gone missing in the park you are visiting?
We've been to Italy a couple times but after watching your video, I feel like we need to go back and explore more of the back roads.
Thanks for posting.
Well, you made me want to go visit. Thank you for sharing your adventure.
Absolutly anazing, love your videos, had a dejavou moment watching the switchback!
I always find superfluous quotation marks funny.
"Please" was being said with emphases.
A better word than poop is skat.
Hell’s Backbone was fabulous
Dude I’m going to Utah for the first time in May and I’m so glad I came across your channel. So many things that I would love to go check out. Thanks man!.
desert is not my cup of tea and you are right when you say that some people are in love with trees, groves or even thick vegetation and greenery and stuff... yes, but sunsets/sunrises in the desert are unbeatable thats number one. And number two sometimes desert is exceptionally beautiful and even more mysterious and mesmerising than any timber. Deserts are like oceans... a lot of water, a lot of sand ;))
My favorite part was the 150 foot wide Arch!❤️😀🌏🚙
The Geology the Geology. 🤩🤩
My favorite part?? All of it! lol Utah is one of the most amazing states in the union. I have never seen such stunning views! Thank you for taking us along on all of your adventures. I cannot wait for the next video!
It definitely is beautiful. And there's just so much to explore! Thanks Carol :)
went down Hells backbone in the 70s great trip rough road
Just stunning scenery! Thank you Tristan
Thanks Jacqueline!
That was a beautiful drive. All the scenery was spectacular, but that at the bridge was amazing. Living here in the southeast we have a pretty diverse landscape,but nothing like that. That's what is so great about your films.They take us places we may never get to see. I'm sure it's not like seeing it in real life, but your camera does a good job.Thanks again for taking us along, Davin
The bridge was crazy. I loved it. I'm happy I can share these amazing places with you. Every part of the country is beautiful, but the desert southwest is probably where I'm happiest. Thanks Davin.
That is magnificent country! Thanks for sharing! Its on my bucket list now.
It absolutely should be! Thanks Connie :)
I’m fairly new to your channel but this has been my favorite video so far.
I’ve spent a lot of time in the Pacific Northwest but really wanna see the desert areas you’re in here.
Thank YOU, I Get Soooooo involved in your Awesome...Layman Terms videos... time does fly...Keep up your presentations God, has provided us with his beauty through YOU..
I really enjoyed this beautiful video as well as all from your last 1-month journey. Thank you, Tristan ...
Thanks tsuki. I'm glad you're enjoying the series. And there's still a lot of great stuff in the upcoming videos :)
Gorgeous! Looking forward to when I’ll be able to visit some day.
It's an incredible area. Definitely worth visiting!
I've taken quite a few turnoffs in southern Utah. I haven't been disappointed yet. Hwy 12 just can't be beat for scenery. Another road I like is Cottonwood, takes off from 89 between Kanab and Page, goes north and joins up with 12 at Kodachrome Basin.
Was part of this route hwy 12 ? Stunning scenery. Just magnificent .
Just the town of Escalante to the visitors center
That area is so amazing! It is so difficult to describe its vastness and beauty. Thanks for another great vid.
Thanks Jeanette. I agree, it is difficult to describe. Which is why I'm happy I have video I can show! Thanks for watching.
That campsite at 20:00 was great
Beautiful scenery. My son and I are headed there over the next few days. I think much of this may be inaccessible due to snow/ice but if so we will scout it out for a trip later and if not then it should be amazing.
Oh my goodness... i had no idea how beautiful such a place
BREATHTAKING BEAUTY COLORS SCENERY VIEWS VIDEO ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR JOURNEYS ALWAYS ! ENJOYED !
thar first area you went to was cool.. From the East I have never seen rock formations like that.
I drove through the Grand staircase escalante. This were you go in the canyon drive on top and around it. At grand canyon you just look. Cool, underrated area. Thanks for posting.
When you made the statement you're going to stand over here at the bridge scene why did I hear Steve Irwin say there is a Bengal tiger I'm going to poke it with a stick ?
You found some great words to describe the indescribable: "singularly unique" and "epic." As always, thank you for sharing this with us.
Thanks Timothy. I'm glad that I don't have to rely on my words alone to describe these places. That's the great thing about video! But I try to supplement with what I'm feeling when I can.
Beautiful. I gota move to northern Utah so i can go to all those places.
Awesome views. You're right even coastal types need to see to appreciate the deserts of TX, NM, AZ, UT, NV.Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching, Joe
Joe Regina What is a “coastal type”?
My back yard. live in Park City and visit this area at least twice a year. Stop at the Kiva Coffee house and say hello!
I've been to CR many times but it's never done it for me..especially compared to Zion, Bryce and other amazing surrounding parks and landscapes...my wife and I call it Capital Queef
That's an epic road!
I have to agree with you....just AMAZING places so far! Beautiful!!❤️🌵🍃
...just ditto from me as well from previous comments here...can't say anymore than what others are already saying!🤗❤️
Thanks Christina! I'm glad you enjoy the videos and the places I go. Thanks for watching!
I was here last September. I love the hummingbirds at the Escalante Visitors center. There were so many.
Devil's Garden was a photographer's dream. I passed the turn off for Hells Backbone because I didn't have time, but now that I see your video, I regret it.
There's a restaurant in Boulder called Burr Trail Grill that has the best whiskey chocolate pie and buffalo cauliflower. I ate on the patio which was very quaint.
My fav. part of this video was your campsite at the end in Capitol Reef. Amazing. Thank you.
I don't think I saw any hummingbirds at the visitor center. I'd passed Hells Backbone a couple of times on previous trips too, but it was definitely worth the effort. Really fun drive. I'll have to stop by at that restaurant the next time I'm in the area. Thanks Deanna!
Going to be retiring in June 2020 and taking my A-frame camper to Utah Wyoming Arizona depending on the weather I am so thrilled to have seen some of your videos at this point I hope I can find camp spots like this last one you just found truly awesome
This is a really fun area to explore. You'll love it!
Obey the speed limits when in the town of Escalante. My friend received a speeding ticket there for going 2 mph over the limit. And the cop was serious; my friend was actually 2~3 mph over. And this warning really applies to small, rural towns out west in general. Many of these small police departments depend heavily on income from tickets.
Good to know. I always try to obey speed limits in the small towns, but it is easy to go just slightly over. Thanks for watching and commenting.
The new way governments impose hidden taxes!
death is natures way of telling to slow down. Don't speed through our towns.
Exploring. My favorite thing to do. Or I use to do. Thanks for taking us along.
Thanks for watching 👍
I use to do this sort of thing when I was younger. But we didn't have video cameras and TH-cam. I hope to go to some of these places in the future.
So beautiful the prettiest I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing. Definitely on my bucket list!!
Thanks Katherine!
Lasted 45 seconds to like this production!!
Thanks for sharing Tristan! What amazing drives. I'm saving those coordinates!
Thanks Ryan!
I literally laughed out loud at 5:42 when you said "Oooh I'm gonna go stand out here!" because I thought you were joking. But of course you weren't joking, and I laughed again because, duh, I should have realized you would indeed go stand out there, LOL. Too bad the campsite wasn't a campsite but still an amazing spot to discover off the beaten path.
Lol yeah, I laughed at that too as I was editing the video. It was just too good to pass up! Thanks for watching and commenting, as always :)
Great views! Nice narration and biography!
Absolutely beautiful drive. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Carol
A awesome adventure ☺️