Reflection Canyon, Utah, USA in 4K Ultra HD
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Date: 2019-10-24
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wittsdream
Word of advice. do not attempt this at the peak of Summer, especially between 10am and 5pm, with no cloud cover. There isn't enough water in Lake Powell to keep you hydrated from the energy-sapping sun (seriously. And the chance that you will develop heat exhaustion or worse is a very real possibility Tackle it in the cooler springtime or late fall, if possible. And do yourself a favor. rent a 4 x 4. Hole in the Rock Rd is beyond brutal (doubly so if it has rained a day or two before, making the roads muddy and virtually impassable. But even when dry, it's a bumpy roller coaster ride for 2 hours. ONE WAY, unless you have world-class suspension on your vehicle (I averaged about 25 mph overall. As far as the hike, after the first half mile from the trail-head, the hiking gets tougher, as you traverse incessantly up and over sandstone ravines. Pack as lightly as possible. Bring at least 5 liters (that's 5 kilos) of hydration for the round trip journey, since there is no source of water to be found throughout the long trek. well, unless you're desperate enough to somehow climb down through one of the slot canyons along the way to filter some Lake Powell water. That said, this is a rugged adventure, where you will achieve solitude; and a wonderful place to obtain iconic images, especially if you time your trip within a specific 2 day window during a given month, so that you can capture the full moon rise over the East by Southeast horizon just before dusk, with Reflection Canyon as a foreground. Yet, even if you time it perfectly, storm clouds can move in without warning, and completely sabotage your best laid plans. Lest I forget, GPS with a downloaded map of the hike on something like a Garmin device would be beneficial as well. Heck, be creative. bring a drone along to get an overhead vantage point of the terrain and topography that awaits. As an aside: if fracking/drilling is indeed in the works for the Grand Staircase-Escalante region of Utah sometime in the near future, you should attempt this hike sooner rather than later, as this area would become off limits for recreational activities.
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Word of advice. do not attempt this at the peak of Summer, especially between 10am and 5pm, with no cloud cover. There isn't enough water in Lake Powell to keep you hydrated from the energy-sapping sun (seriously. And the chance that you will develop heat exhaustion or worse is a very real possibility Tackle it in the cooler springtime or late fall, if possible. And do yourself a favor. rent a 4 x 4. Hole in the Rock Rd is beyond brutal (doubly so if it has rained a day or two before, making the roads muddy and virtually impassable. But even when dry, it's a bumpy roller coaster ride for 2 hours. ONE WAY, unless you have world-class suspension on your vehicle (I averaged about 25 mph overall. As far as the hike, after the first half mile from the trail-head, the hiking gets tougher, as you traverse incessantly up and over sandstone ravines. Pack as lightly as possible. Bring at least 5 liters (that's 5 kilos) of hydration for the round trip journey, since there is no source of water to be found throughout the long trek. well, unless you're desperate enough to somehow climb down through one of the slot canyons along the way to filter some Lake Powell water. That said, this is a rugged adventure, where you will achieve solitude; and a wonderful place to obtain iconic images, especially if you time your trip within a specific 2 day window during a given month, so that you can capture the full moon rise over the East by Southeast horizon just before dusk, with Reflection Canyon as a foreground. Yet, even if you time it perfectly, storm clouds can move in without warning, and completely sabotage your best laid plans. Lest I forget, GPS with a downloaded map of the hike on something like a Garmin device would be beneficial as well. Heck, be creative. bring a drone along to get an overhead vantage point of the terrain and topography that awaits. As an aside: if fracking/drilling is indeed in the works for the Grand Staircase-Escalante region of Utah sometime in the near future, you should attempt this hike sooner rather than later, as this area would become off limits for recreational activities.
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Amazing Places on Our Planet
Faraway location, not many people get here. Starting from Escalante, Utah you drive 3 hours with 4WD/AWD to get to the trailhead, then hike 5-6 hours (no shade whatsoever in the heat) to reach the viewpoints over Reflection canyon. You spend the night sleeping on the rocks, and go back same way next day. Enjoying Reflection Canyon from the lake is another story, you can see that at the end of the video. Right now (August 2nd) the water is about 50 feet/15 meters higher than the level you see here
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Faraway location, not many people get here. Starting from Escalante, Utah you drive 3 hours with 4WD/AWD to get to the trailhead, then hike 5-6 hours (no shade whatsoever in the heat) to reach the viewpoints over Reflection canyon. You spend the night sleeping on the rocks, and go back same way next day. Enjoying Reflection Canyon from the lake is another story, you can see that at the end of the video. Right now (August 2nd) the water is about 50 feet/15 meters higher than the level you see here
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Marvin Williford
Excellent work as usual, Milosh. Very cool to see these lower canyon areas of Lake Powell, I think it must be rare for the water level to be this low. I always thought this area would be spectacularly beautiful and now I can see that this is true. It seems the more difficulty involved in getting to some place the greater the reward. Perfectly complementary music. Thanks for all that you do.
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Excellent work as usual, Milosh. Very cool to see these lower canyon areas of Lake Powell, I think it must be rare for the water level to be this low. I always thought this area would be spectacularly beautiful and now I can see that this is true. It seems the more difficulty involved in getting to some place the greater the reward. Perfectly complementary music. Thanks for all that you do.
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Sam Prakash
The way you show in videos, that is how EXACTLY I observe nature, which means, with great leisure. So it is really beyond all words. I never thought I would see another human being in my life who see the things exactly as what they are (not one wants them to be, as I see. Great, great
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The way you show in videos, that is how EXACTLY I observe nature, which means, with great leisure. So it is really beyond all words. I never thought I would see another human being in my life who see the things exactly as what they are (not one wants them to be, as I see. Great, great
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Steve Hutchesson
The footage had that look of being behind a dam, the topography is very interesting and the footage shot off the boat was truly magic. I am also having fun with the Osmo pocket, learnt most of it and how to get decent results. Compliments as usual for excellent work.
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The footage had that look of being behind a dam, the topography is very interesting and the footage shot off the boat was truly magic. I am also having fun with the Osmo pocket, learnt most of it and how to get decent results. Compliments as usual for excellent work.
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AsankaW- 5 Cats & a Dog
wow one of my favorite places. Utah. magnificent canyons. wonders of nature. thank you so much for sharing( i wonder how deep is that lake. still look pretty deep. wonder what we will see if the whole lake dries up. well i hope it wont happened.
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wow one of my favorite places. Utah. magnificent canyons. wonders of nature. thank you so much for sharing( i wonder how deep is that lake. still look pretty deep. wonder what we will see if the whole lake dries up. well i hope it wont happened.
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Connie Krueger
It's breath taking and makes me wonder how our planet may have looked back so many years ago when this started forming. So many wondrous places that your beautiful videos allow me to see that I will never be able to visit. Thank you so much. Hugs
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It's breath taking and makes me wonder how our planet may have looked back so many years ago when this started forming. So many wondrous places that your beautiful videos allow me to see that I will never be able to visit. Thank you so much. Hugs
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microschandran
Wow, you've outdone yourself again. Milosh, for people who cannot travel for whatever reason (too expensive, physically unable, no time etc, your videos are heavenly. You are performing a great service, Keep them coming
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Wow, you've outdone yourself again. Milosh, for people who cannot travel for whatever reason (too expensive, physically unable, no time etc, your videos are heavenly. You are performing a great service, Keep them coming
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Plugaru C. Sebastian
Weird how people go look at rocks or climb them like kids, even adults tell kids don't climb that tree/rock but they climb mountains. I find it funny also great music you put, like mystery and suspense: )
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Weird how people go look at rocks or climb them like kids, even adults tell kids don't climb that tree/rock but they climb mountains. I find it funny also great music you put, like mystery and suspense: )
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utahdan231
We took a boat from Bullfrog area. The water level was pretty high 20 years ago. This year people say its low. We hiked to Rainbow Bridge. Utah never disappoints. Thank you, your dedication is priceless.
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We took a boat from Bullfrog area. The water level was pretty high 20 years ago. This year people say its low. We hiked to Rainbow Bridge. Utah never disappoints. Thank you, your dedication is priceless.
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