Drone Uncovers Mind-Blowing Ancient Pathway Lost for Centuries!

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I hope you enjoyed this adventure! It means so much to me that you spent the time watching it. If you enjoyed this, please consider subscribing. I strive to bring relatively unknown, odd, unique, and special places to you each week from the American Southwest!
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👍How to be a respectful visitor to these places👍
Native American groups still live in this area and beyond today. These places are still special and hold significance.

1️⃣Don't climb on walls or structures. Don't lean on or climb over them. Many places don't even need to be visited up close. View these places from a distance or with binoculars.

2️⃣Do not touch the rock art. Don't touch or create new rock art to preserve ancient stories.

3️⃣ Leave All Artifacts. Leave artifacts and structures undisturbed to maintain their historical significance. It is illegal and wrong to take artifacts. If you want something to take home, support local tribes by buying their handicrafts and jewelry.

4️⃣ Manage Waste Responsibly. Use waste bags; don't leave human or pet waste behind. Don't 'go' near cultural sites.

5️⃣ Camp With Care. Don't camp near historical sites. No fires near these areas, and ensure all waste is packed out. Don't make fires in caves or alcoves. Camp in designated spots only. When you leave, make sure to make the site cleaner and better than when you found it. Pick up extra trash you may see.

6️⃣ Control Your Pets. Don't let pets roam freely near archaeological areas to prevent destruction. Pets are not allowed in or near sites.

7️⃣ Preserve Fragile Areas. Don't disturb fossils and please protect delicate soil and plant life.

8️⃣ Follow Rules. Don't engage in illegal actions such as building cairns, or using climbing gear to access archaeological sites.

9️⃣ Obey Drone Rules and Laws. Numerous locations in the American Southwest and beyond, such as the Navajo Reservation, Wilderness Study Areas, and various restricted spaces, enforce strict drone usage prohibitions. It is crucial to not only honor the legacy of the people who once inhabited these areas but also show respect for the present-day residents and adhere to their local laws, customs and regulations.
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NOTE: I don't claim that I am the first person to "discover" these places. I just find things on Google Earth and want to go see what they are!

I do not claim to be an expert on anthropology, geology, or archaeology. I say that my channel is about "amateur archaeology". I don't have a degree or formal training in archaeology. I am just a hiker who loves to explore and see new things especially the ancient history in the American Southwest. This is what my channel is about. I hope you stick around and explore with me!

I do not give out locations to the places in my videos. I take seriously the responsibility to protect and respect these ancient places. If you do find/visit one of these locations, please visit respectfully. I try my best to hide noticeable landmarks, mountains, and canyons in my videos.

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🎵Track: "Infusion"

🎵Track: "Depths Of This World"

[TheTrekPlanner]

Thank you for watching! I’d love to know—what was your favorite part of the video?

I’ve noticed some recurring themes in your comments, so I wanted to address a few of your questions:

The Southwest is full of spots like this one. Some lead to cliff dwellings and ancient structures, while others might have served as escape routes, or as places for prayer or ceremonies. Although I explored the other side of the cliffs, I didn’t find any ruins or rock art there. I’ll return to explore further, but for now, I can tell you it’s just a ramp leading down the other side.

I didn’t show that side because revealing too much detail could give away the location. If you recognize it, that’s great! I try to be discreet because in the past, people have tracked down the exact spots from my videos. Some even sent me pictures from the locations, saying, “I found it!” I want to protect these places from vandalism. Being careful about what I share is one way I can help prevent anyone from getting hurt trying to follow in my footsteps.

I didn’t climb to the top for a few reasons: mainly for my own safety, and because it was getting dark.

Choosing music for these videos can be challenging. I know the opinions are mixed, with some liking the music and others not so much. I’ll keep working to find the right balance, though I prefer a minimalistic approach.

For those concerned about safety, rest assured I always carry a satellite locator with me. I have a family I want to get home to, so if my gut says “don’t do it, ” I won’t. Safety is always my top priority.

Thanks for reading! I hope this answers some of your questions. Keep on trekkin’!

[waynereynolds]

You may be the first person in hundreds of years to follow those steps. Nice job.

[michaelward-eosj]

What used to take a host, a camera person, producer, maybe an assistant, now can be done by one dude & his drone. Keep entertaining us, it's great work..

[Bunnytrail]

How exciting!!! 73 year old here, could never see these on my own. Thank you so much for taking us along. I am so grateful.

[marinebean]

Ancient paths are just as interesting as structures. Thanks for sharing.

[sharonstuebi]

I live in Peru . I get the same feeling. Being where people have walked, lived, loved and died for 1000 of years. Thank you so much for your videos ❤ from Grandma in Peru

[llanitedave]

I learned years ago that the best sites, the best views, the best hideaways, the best adventures, are not just places you can drive to and stop at a scenic overlook. The best destinations need to be earned. That was some real earning!

[shibalover]

Phenomenal. What makes it better is the amazement and awe on your face each time you make a discovery. The reverent way you treat each site and the gratitude you speak make you a Top Choice content creator.
Much gratitude for sharing and bringing us along. Sending prayers and good vibrational energy for continued success and safety.
🧡💛👏🏼🙌🏻

[Janer-]

You are wise to have stopped when you did. I cannot imagine men, women and children climbing that. The drone is a wonderful tool - Thank you.

[Mike-ry]

I have to say that from memories as a pre-teen that trying to climb the cliff behind my Great-grandparents ranch house it’s “easier” to go up than go down a spot like this.

[jenniferwilliamson]

The first thing i do on Saturdays is check to see the new Trek Planner video. This one sounds like it's going to be so good! I can't wait!

[CCMcMillan]

Let’s assume that there are many reasons this spot was chosen. They are semi nomadic, hunters/gatherers. They knew where to do both. Trade existed between areas and regions. This is a road. I love this!

[gaggle]

Thought I'd throw in a safety tip about these steps. I lived at Lake Powell for several years and you can see these steps on many cliffs around the lake. One day I decided to climb a steep wall. I found out that these steps do not go deep into the sandstone. Going up was easy, the sandstone gave you great traction. I ended up climbing about 50 feet up the vertical wall when I saw that the upper steps were more in the open, and had weathered more than the lower ones. Coming down created a problem. Your momentum of going downward would cause your feet to slip out of the shallow holes. After a few tense moments of trying to get down I decided the safest way down was to push off of the cliff wall and land in the water. I would have been in real trouble if I'd had rocks below me.

[victoriarussell]

this is the most beautiful cinematography you've done so far. Marvelous!

[TeasLouise]

Hiked and spent time exploring from st george s to toroweap and the n rim then winding up and down across the border over to page, the lake, antelope. Love the area, my favorite place on earth. Escalante up to capitol reef, Hoodoos, Zion- lord. A friend bought land that included a 150ft mesa and it had a small white sand 'waterfall' cave on top' from an old volcanic tube, hand petros, dinosaur tracks and a field of petrified wood with crystals inside. He bought it to protect it. Enjoy your youth and all the magic you can discover- there is a lot of it. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[johnhall]

Jeff, walking in the foot steps of the ancients is so amazing. You are so lucky!

[paulyoung]

Again, I thank you for my opportunity to see these treasures of ancient history through your efforts. This was an amazing trek.

[jasoncates]

You pushed my fear of heights to the limit with this one! I was relieved you didn't climb all the way up lol Fascinating to wonder about the people who carved the steps and the lives they lived.

[tennesseefiddlefoot]

Sometimes I'm not sure what you're doing but this is definitely worthy and useful. Keep at it. Your efforts are, I think, evolving to something bigger.

[MichaelCx]

You Sir, are the Mr. Rogers of desert exploration. Love it! Great video once again👍👍👍👍👍Won’t you be my neighbor?! ✌️