Hidden Caves And Revisiting A Plane Crash Site At Hanging Rock State Park

Hidden Caves And Revisiting A Plane Crash Site At Hanging Rock State Park - 03/06/22

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2 жыл бұрын

Following up a lead from Travis Treks I find the cave my Dad told me about years ago. Also more hints on how to get to the plane crash site.

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@RockingReading 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm taking my scouts to the plane. While looking for info on that I found this video. We are going in two days and expecting rain in the afternoon. My goal is to shelter in the cave. Just to be clear. You took the hanging rock trial, then just before the summit headed north east. You left the hanging rock trial near the peak and followed the ridgline. The cave is on the West side of the ridgline. I understand you may not get back to me in time for my trip, but I thought I would try.

@jimizxztheorginal Жыл бұрын

My first time to hanging rock we didn't take the main trail and ran into some guy who was "exploring caves". He told us how to get to one you can go into and crawl out the top of. It was great. I have no clue how to get back there.

@CHARLESCRANFORD Жыл бұрын

Was it near a waterfall? Every time I go off trail there, I find something new.

@jimizxztheorginal Жыл бұрын

@@CHARLESCRANFORD Not sure, this was a few years ago so I don't even know what trail we were on to start with.

@jimizxztheorginal Жыл бұрын

@@CHARLESCRANFORD Cooks wall trail, I noted "Hidden cave to left of trail before one of the false summits"

@CHARLESCRANFORD Жыл бұрын

@@jimizxztheorginal Oh yeah. There are tons of little nooks and crannies along that trail.

@pieceofwork35 Жыл бұрын

I saw two adult black bear on the Cooks Wall trail about a month ago, between Wolf Rock and Magnolia Springs trails.. I saw a huge pile of scat hiking in to the crash site the day before this video, so I knew they were around. Was amazing seeing them in the wild.

@CHARLESCRANFORD Жыл бұрын

I have seen black bear in Stone Mountain State Park but never in Hanging Rock. Hiking to the crash site makes some noise, since you are off trail, so the bear might have been around but disappeared before you could see them. It is amazing what you can see when you walk quietly thru the woods. Thank you for sharing this cool story.

@shellyross8283 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I didn't know those were there. Really nice adventure.

@CHARLESCRANFORD 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment.

@pleasantfiction 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, Charles! I know where I’m headed next time. :) Hate to see graffiti in places like that, especially.

@CHARLESCRANFORD 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Let me know how your hike goes.

@bryanpatterson7558 2 жыл бұрын

Any advice on finding the larger cave we really love to find it.

@CHARLESCRANFORD 2 жыл бұрын

Hike up the Hanging Rock trail. Once you get to the top of the ridge, follow the side trail that goes roughly East North East. Be looking down the South Eastern slope until you see the large rock. Carefully hike down to the large rock and follow the rock face about 60 or 70 yards. The cave will be in that rock face. Good luck finding the cave.

@bryanpatterson7558 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. Did I hear you say there is a third cave?

@CHARLESCRANFORD 2 жыл бұрын

@@bryanpatterson7558 Thank you. There is a third cave, but it is not a secret... Troy's den cave. Still pretty cool.

@bryanpatterson7558 Жыл бұрын

Is the plane crash site in the direction of the cave you just keep going past it the cave to get to the crash site? Also I did locate the cave It was very amazing thanks for the tip.

@CHARLESCRANFORD Жыл бұрын

The plane crash is NorthEast over the ridge from the cave. The exact location is on Google Maps. I haven't been up there, since it was listed on Google Maps, to verify that the location is accurate, but it does look like it. I am so glad you found the cave, it was actually a commenter on another video of mine that gave me tips on where to find it.

@staceeleftwich6369 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been to the cave! I had no idea the plane crash was nearby. How would I find the location on google maps? Thanks!

@svg6231 Жыл бұрын

I just went to the plane crash - 3 mile hike - Missed the caves - need more info on them

@CHARLESCRANFORD Жыл бұрын

If you were on the ridge, you were within 200 yards of the cave. The cave is on the South side of the ridge. I just went to Google Maps to double check and noticed something that was not there before ... The plane crash location is shown as a historical landmark!

@codyhall3939 Жыл бұрын

I'm local to the area, would you be willing to guide me up to it?

@CHARLESCRANFORD Жыл бұрын

When the weather gets cooler (so we don't have to deal with bugs and snakes) I will plan a group hike to the cave and plane crash site. I will keep you posted.

@codyhall3939 Жыл бұрын

@@CHARLESCRANFORD sounds great!

@chrisbrower6890 Жыл бұрын

@@CHARLESCRANFORD I too would love to tag along if you ever go up there again. I love hiking the trails and volunteer to pick up trash when I'm out.

@Frost1776_2 4 ай бұрын

With the homeless population on the rise in Stokes county I'm surprised that cave hasn't been claimed & occupied as home for some.

@CHARLESCRANFORD 4 ай бұрын

Some caves I have been in would be cool to live in, this cave is not one. There wasn't even a spot to sit comfortably. I couldn't imagine trying to sleep in there.