Bikepacking the Tunnel Hill State Trail

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Join us for an overnight bikepacking trip on the Tunnel Hill State Trail.
Trail Map: www.traillink.com/trail-maps/...
VIDEO DETAILS
0:00 Intro
0:59 Wetlands Center to Vienna
2:49 Vienna to Sandburn Junction (and trail history)
3:56 Sandburn Junction self-service station
4:29 The tunnel
5:15 Tunnel to Harrisburg
7:30 Harrisburg to Northern Terminus in Eldorado
9:36 Northern Terminus to Hipcamp
10:07 Back on the road
10:47 Back on the Trail
13:05 Back to the Tunnel
14:42 Back to Vienna
15:15 Closing Thoughts
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@scottstocking6935 3 ай бұрын

Also of note is that there is a trail side campground in Karnak that is owned by the city. It is called the Brothers Campground after the Brothers lumber company which was once served by the RR. Great Video as always!

@robertrenfrow8621 3 ай бұрын

Bear, Bumblebee, and Spoon are on the way!

@timsmith8089 Жыл бұрын

Nice Nathan. Using this as recon for a potential '23 visit.

@KentuckyCycling Жыл бұрын

It’s a good one. Keep me posted on your plans as I would be happy to ride it again, if my schedule permits.

@TheBlindAcorn Жыл бұрын

You make me want to move to Ky so I can explore trails like this with a good group!

@KentuckyCycling Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kudos. And, just to clarify, this trail is actually in Illinois.

@Sr89hot 2 жыл бұрын

I was unaware of this trail. Good time. Looks like the next trip. Thanks for info.

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

It's a good one!

@Mike-vd2qt 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. Missing the woods of back east.

@KYRealEstech 2 жыл бұрын

Riding this trail this weekend. Probably not all the way end to end. Great video

@backroadbikes3778 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite trails. Excellent video!

@KentuckyCycling Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kudos. It's a great trail.

@lukeragan9092 2 жыл бұрын

Think I saw you guys Sunday morning past Harrisbur!

@DeniseLookingOut 2 жыл бұрын

That looked like a great time. I’m gonna have to do an overnight on the Tunnel Hill Trail. Glad you got to try out a Hipcamp. It’s hard for me stay in campgrounds after getting tranquil private property to ourselves.

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

Great trail and great Hipcamp.

@mountainjustice 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good, want to do this one, thanks

@HikingWithShawn Жыл бұрын

Great video! I don't live too far from this trail. It was this trail that got me into cycling. Love to see other folks enjoying it! Subscribed!

@KentuckyCycling Жыл бұрын

It's a great trail!

@woolfel 2 жыл бұрын

that looks like a lovely trail. One day I plan to ride across the country and learn about the people in each community.

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like an awesome goal!

@chrisdrone3909 2 жыл бұрын

Hope you Gents had a Great trip back. I met you at Mimmos' in Elddorado Saturday evening. Thanks for visiting us...I have posted this to facebook...for my friends to view...Chris..

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

We had a great trip. That's a very wonderful resource to have in your back yard.

@robinneely7978 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Robin!

@pdiddysea8599 2 жыл бұрын

Man that is the flattest happiest rail to trail I have seen in a while.

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

It’s actually no where near the flattest we’ve ridden, but very well engineered so the climbs are long and gradual.

@bimmerbent 2 жыл бұрын

Another Well done video Nathan, I have ridden the inside of this trail several times over many years, but never to any endpoint. This video encouraged me to start/see the endpoints - and the Spring would be the most preferred time. For those not familiar with the Trail, the most scenic area (majority of this video footage) is in the Central Section (Gorge Area of Forrest) between New Burnside and Bloomfield. Most Cyclist do out and backs going through the Tunnel and crossing Tressel Bridges. This past weekend we started at far end of Eldorado and out/back 26/52mi just short of the Tunnel (darn). Probably will never repeat that, but enjoyed it just the same. People should be aware that Cell Service is sketchy and there just isn't much to see/do except the Trail itself and you should ride/pack your gear accordingly. Hopefully before the end of the month we will do out/back from Vienna to see the other End!! Great Video!!

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kudos and informative tidbits of info.!

@outbackwack368 2 жыл бұрын

I travelled to Paducah many years ago on business and all I remember is tobacco...lots of tobacco... but a really beautiful area nonetheless. Thanks for sharing another great trip! And love your music choices!

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say it's more corn and soybean these days, with a little tobacco thrown in here and there. But, yes, it's still very beautiful in it's own right. If you go to Paducah proper, be sure to visit downtown and the waterfront. With the confluence of both the Tennessee and Ohio Rivers, the river is impressive. And they've got a nice floodwall with murals painted with a lot of history, and even a Greenway.

@Iliketoadventure 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for sharing!🙌🏼Were you able to park your car overnight at the wetlands center? Thanks in advance! Cheers!😎🙏🏼

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

We were able to park there, yes. We cleared it with them first and made sure we returned during the hours they are open as they lock the lot at night.

@Iliketoadventure 2 жыл бұрын

@@KentuckyCycling awesome! Thank you so much for your reply. Did you call the wetland center before your trip or just go inside the center and ask when you got there? Really appreciate the feedback! Also, I love your channel- keep making your fantastic videos! Cheers😎🙌🏼

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

@@Iliketoadventure We just asked upon arrival.

@mountainsmoore3657 2 жыл бұрын

What exactly is a "hipcamp"? I don't believe that I have ever heard that term used before and I have been camping all of my life. Also see that you are still sporting those Molokos. Long term review coming soon? I really like the looks of them and have added them to the list of equipment for an upcoming gravel build that I am contemplating.

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

Hipcamp is basically the.Airbnb of the camping world. It's a service that allows private landowners to book camping on their property. See www.hipcamp.com/en-US. Re the Molokos, I'm digging them. I don't know that I'll do a long-term review as I'm not sure I would have anything new to offer.

@hanleunk8547 2 жыл бұрын

Great movie again Nathan, ........................Barkhausen: sure it isn´t Germany 🙂

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And there's obviously some German influence in the area. LOL

@jtbarnes1367 2 жыл бұрын

Ride stats at the end of the videos would be awesome just time, speed, moving time and that sort of thing.

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome to follow me on Strava for that sort of thing, if you'd like. I'm not sure that would be particularly useful to most folks. www.strava.com/athletes/2862325

@lawrence1md 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry if this has been asked before. What camera and mount set up do you use? Thanks

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

I have a GoPro Hero 8 and an iPhone 12 Pro. Pics are on my phone as is some video. Moving footage is on the GoPro. I wear a chest mount for the GoPro, but take it off a lot to get different angles.

@lawrence1md 2 жыл бұрын

@@KentuckyCycling I need to try the chest mount with my go pro. I thought it might be too wobbly. Great video!

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

@@lawrence1md Depends on the generation of GoPro. The image stabilization has come a long way.

@lawrence1md 2 жыл бұрын

@@KentuckyCycling I have a go pro 4.

@KentuckyCycling 2 жыл бұрын

@@lawrence1md Chest mount is still one of the better options for that generation of GoPro. But, the image stabilization improvements are a very compelling reason to consider an upgrade.