I hiked 62 miles through swamp and mud for THIS ending!!

I hiked 62 miles through swamp and mud for THIS ending!! | Ocean to Lake Trail Day 3

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4 ай бұрын

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@cwesley2005 3 ай бұрын

Kelly hays hikes is hands down the best hiking KZfaq channel!

@rockercover 4 ай бұрын

Still is unique to find anyone trekking through water and not complaining. All those different things in the water, (gelatin blobs, etc.), beyond words. Glad there are pleasant adventurer’s like you, that post trail videos.

@carolwerner3881 4 ай бұрын

Btw, just came across that weird plant you saw in my plant book. It is a Round leaved Sundew. It's a bug catcher, like Venus flytrap. It catches bugs with its' sticky leaves. 😮

@craig1lengyel 4 ай бұрын

I cannot believe you hike in that swamp water and I would think blisters would be all over your feet. kudos to your tenacity!

@joesoutdoorplaces 4 ай бұрын

I think Florida should be my place to hike. Flat and beautiful. This trail was especially fantastic.

@RickINFJ 4 ай бұрын

Wow, yet another trail in the books for 9L! 😀 Congratulations to all of you. Thank you so much for all the adventures and beautiful vlogs. ✌️

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

thank you so much!

@starman9458 4 ай бұрын

Hiking through the sunset is really beautiful and glad you made it to the Atlantic Ocean at night. I’d love to trail hike through Florida someday.

@theTenaciousZ 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing another adventure, Kelly! My brother and I just completed the trail on Friday. We stayed at the Loop 4, Bowman Island, and Soggy Socks campsites. Also, watched parts 1 & 2 of your hike before departing, and it helped us greatly on what conditions to expect on trail. Wishing you the best on your next hike!😄🙌🏼

@jamesadams2334 4 ай бұрын

Another nice hiking video Kelly. Congratulations on another thru hike completion! You guys look like you had so much fun on this trail. geek

@SOLERPLEXSTUDIOSINCWCSS 4 ай бұрын

Kelly your hiking videos transport viewers into breathtaking landscapes, weaving a visual symphony of nature's wonders. Your radiant spirit shines through each frame, complementing the awe-inspiring scenery. It's not just about the trails you conquers; it's about the grace with which you navigate them, creating a mesmerizing blend of adventure and beauty that captivates your audience.

@jimmyjenkins9240 4 ай бұрын

True

@Juan-yq3fb 3 ай бұрын

Stolen land though

@fretlessed25 4 ай бұрын

Nice to highlight these kind of trails as a person who may not be able to commit to weeks or months of hiking a longer trail could do this with just a couple vacation days on either side of a weekend.

@813kengarcia 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations Kelly & Co., thanks for taking us along!

@gracemccoy2874 4 ай бұрын

What a great group of hikers you are having so much fun together! You could tell you had a great love life attitude in this video. Well done!👍 great hike!

@kovenant7 4 ай бұрын

Florida trail is much better they I thought it would be. Amazing plants and blob creatures!! I imagine there is bobcats. I found some cabin rental trails in south MS they don't advertise in hopes to keep it sorta low key, hard to find but cool sites and there is a massive lake.

@IShallNotBeSilent 4 ай бұрын

You are right, I can't believe how clear the water is. I admire your love for all things nature and how you show us the coolest things we would never see. Just saw you over with the other Kellie, and Cody, that was some fun. They had a band playing for y'all....lol......Congratulations on another finished trail....You Rock!

@Elizabeth-pt4bv 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations, another great series of videos, and another trail checked off. Thank you for vlogging so we can follow along and experience it with you. Lol while you do all the work... can't wait to see what's next. Thanks again and fantastic job 🎉🎊🥳👏👏👏🏆

@leedanielson7452 4 ай бұрын

Well done Kelly! Enjoyed it!!!😊❤👍👏🏻

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

thank you for watching, Lee! :)

@TeeGreen222 4 ай бұрын

Whaat !! 😲 Girl, you rented a beach house in MY town!! That’s our south beach and that’s our jetty! 😲 I would’ve flipped out if I’d randomly run into you & the crew. Hope you enjoyed it!

@ThenaturalmedicAdventures 4 ай бұрын

Those cool plants are called sundews. I believe those jelly balls are byrozoa which are actually a primative animal not a plant oddly enough. They used to show up at the park swim area when I Worked at Lake Catherine back in Summer 2001. Love those glasses very terminator lol. Cool trip ty for taking us!

@diamondbackking4141 4 ай бұрын

😊❤🎉 another fun trip with you!!! Thanks Kelly !!!

@jasonjones5213 4 ай бұрын

Another trail down, looked like a fun trail.

@jackredding7891 3 ай бұрын

Kelly, you can tell we’ve had a wet winter. You guys rock!!

@davidlooney3018 4 ай бұрын

Looks like a fun hike. Thanks for sharing 😊👍

@anthonybarbour43 4 ай бұрын

Great series, Kelly! Somewhere along the way, I think you crossed paths with some of my paddling buddies from Alabama. They said you were in camp one night as they paddled the Suwannee River.

@jduggan4129 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking us on this trail very cool. Love you California Joanna

@user-David-Alan 4 ай бұрын

Congrats on finishing another trail. Thanks for the video and scenery. What's next? Stay well and be safe. Warmer weather is coming this week.

@Victory1981 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful hike! Love those boardwalks as well

@bannerpage 4 ай бұрын

That was fun! Thanks for taking us along

@yvetteconn8678 4 ай бұрын

Outstanding!

@richardross7219 4 ай бұрын

Nice video but, I hate slogging through swamps. Glad that you enjoyed it. Congrats on another trail completed. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

@rangerinthewoods 4 ай бұрын

Wild end to a wild adventure. I think the trees were just saying hello. Just have to translate the leafy language, "I am Groot!"

@JasonfromEarth 4 ай бұрын

What an experience. Thanks for sharing! I am building my way up, slowly, to doing longer and longer hikes. My goal this year is to do 20-30 miles in a day. But I know I have to build up my pace and stamina.

@captainandrewcrabtree6535 4 ай бұрын

Pretty sure those trees are called Banyan trees... we have some huge older ones here around Tampa Bay! Hike looked like alot of fun! 🤙🦀🌴

@Djhikes63 4 ай бұрын

Ya know what pisses me off? When I type "kelly" into the KZfaq search and it don't automatically go to kelly hays. Get with it algorithm! There's only one Kelly on KZfaq we care about watching. 😉 been following you a long time and look forward to each video. Brightens this old lady's day. Y'all are killin' it! Stay and have fun!

@nam_hn 4 ай бұрын

Congrats! Mr. Bob must've had enough seeing you walking in the swamp!

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

HAHAHAHA yes!

@harrythehammer 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 I just found your channel the other day and I’m such a big fan. I love your adventures.

@bill1i2am 4 ай бұрын

i love the swamp. love it

@mariojsworld 4 ай бұрын

Great hike and views along the way.

@carolwerner3881 4 ай бұрын

Another great FLORIDA hike!! I just love the diverse woods in Florida. Thanks for taking us along for the fun. Love the ending!!🌴🎊😻

@user-zc2xl2fy3u 3 ай бұрын

The very young palmetto’s are good to pull and there is about 3 or 4 inches you can munch on while you are hiking kinda helps pass the time away😊

@wildflowersadventures 4 ай бұрын

Another great trail and video!! Thanks Kelly!

@DanielSaleeba 3 ай бұрын

Y’all do this for fun. We did it growin up as kids to bring home food. I spent my life growing up in the swamp

@user-jc8re8gr6x 4 ай бұрын

Hi Kelly! I love watching your videos. I love how independant you are and just travel wherever you want. I live in my car for almost 2 years now, but I dont travel.like you do! Lol... Keep it going girl! Your Awesome! Diane

@maxrun934 4 ай бұрын

Great 👍 job. Always awesome

@rosemarymcleod4074 4 ай бұрын

Another great hike! Enjoyed watching the videos.

@Elizabethmoonlightchild 4 ай бұрын

9lives checking off another trail! Awesome job girl, thanks for sharing ❤

@bernielamont825 4 ай бұрын

Morning MJ, good video of hiking in warm Fla., sitting here watching the full moon set on this cold morning in w. Pa. Your keeping me psyched for doing a short hike and camp in a couple of months, CONGRATS!

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

Morning! Hope you are keeping warm, spring is just around the corner! hope your hike goes awesome!

@anneoconnor3614 4 ай бұрын

Another great adventure !! Thank you

@Jim_Tabor 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, my goal is to hike that trail next year, still struggling with long Covid, and one good lung. Congratulations

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

you got this! I had long vid at the end of 2022. It took me about 6 months to start feeling back to normal. keep pressing forward!

@outofbounds218 4 ай бұрын

It's a love/hate on the O to L trail. after 3 times I do still want to go back....... Crazy huh? Anyway, great video Kellz!

@fitnessfreak498 4 ай бұрын

always great hiking videos , bringing out florida like i never never knew . I just dont know how you can walk through that much water

@robmechanic 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on another great hike!!

@user-pd3vg3nn3y 4 ай бұрын

Hi Kelly what an incredible Beautiful Awesome Amazing Scenery 😊

@robertbarnes4 4 ай бұрын

Wonderful hike. Great job

@stanhigh 3 ай бұрын

Great video. Wish there was a way to pop you to 100 k status. Keep on filming.

@user-zc2xl2fy3u 3 ай бұрын

Nothing like the blues!!!

@musingwithreba9667 4 ай бұрын

What the heck are those jelly things in the swamp? 😳 I don't think I would have picked it up. I'm terrified of jellyfish 🪼 😫 Other than the blobs, good hike ! 😊

@brucemartin2882 4 ай бұрын

There are a few trails like this in Pensacola..Jones Swamp Preserve and boardwalk..

@brucemartin2882 4 ай бұрын

Never seen someone so beautiful after 2days and nights in the woods and trails..

@snark007 4 ай бұрын

What another awesome adventure, thanks for sharing

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

thank you for watching!

@Jllcountry5118 4 ай бұрын

Congrats quite a feet… wet feet!! Looked awesome!! Glad u wound up at beach instead of goin other way 👍💪

@wendypelaez9305 4 ай бұрын

The carnivorous plant is called sundew

@charlenecarnes8139 4 ай бұрын

Love your vibes ❤❤❤

@garylindenmuth7468 4 ай бұрын

Great hike

@Daddy-Daughter-shadow-camping 4 ай бұрын

Me And the Daughter wanna try this adventure!!!

@charlenecarnes8139 4 ай бұрын

Just seen you on Cody n Kelly's channel. So awesome when KZfaqr hook up. Double the fun❤

@billevans9231 4 ай бұрын

That's the problem with Florida trails, you almost always end with wet feet. But still fun

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

always a good time :)

@vibelife5133 4 ай бұрын

🤙

@rickwheeler978 4 ай бұрын

We love you, Kelly💘

@rickwheeler978 4 ай бұрын

...and I nearly forgot to mention that it's nice to see Nine Lives out on the prowl again🚴😻🌿

@KINGOFTHEWOODS847 4 ай бұрын

Hi love the vids you post amazing content ceep it up🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

thank you!

@jrcriner6542 4 ай бұрын

Just watched you on Dome Life. Or the adventures of Cody and Kellie lol

@SalPane1224 4 ай бұрын

I'm still here, enjoying your adventures, is been a little rough

@ralphp3057 4 ай бұрын

Yup, hiking the real Florida! Not Disney !! lol I’ve seen those gelatin blobs that was red color on my hikes ! Kinda weird looking!! Thanks for sharing your experience!! 👍😬

@user-nk1di4qe7t 4 ай бұрын

Great adventures, Kelly 👍 Just think of scars as tattoos with better stories

@andrewwiist1003 4 ай бұрын

I guess if it were hot out, trekking through the water would be refreshing, but it doesn't look like it was too hot out, so did the water make you feel cold? Seems like you picked a good time of year to go and had a blast.

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

It was pretty cold in the mornings!

@sapoverde65 4 ай бұрын

your an official swamp girl now, best time of the year to do this trail in summer mosqitoes would have carrried you away😀

@rockytopwrangler2069 4 ай бұрын

Lol ... Gators and Leeches and Snakes .. OH MY !! .. ... And Mosquito Airlines ..

@DanielSaleeba 3 ай бұрын

I hiked this trail barefoot a couple of times. Best experience ever

@florida-alaskasummer22driv62 4 ай бұрын

Is it true that more than 40 miles of the hike was wet? You've gotten so good at doing these videos. Thanks!

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

for sure true for this year!

@jimmanies767 Ай бұрын

I was born and raised in Fort Pierce lol. I was wondering if you would be around there at some point.

@adventurebythemile 4 ай бұрын

There is a trail I seen on a video or documentary that runs from the East Coast in Canada to the West Coast in Canada. I don’t remember the name of it though. I thought that you be a great one for you plus Santo Domingo trail, Ozark trail in Missouri, Arizona Trail, and the obvious CDT, and the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand. Will you do any of them?

@gracemccoy2874 4 ай бұрын

Trans Canada Trail!

@stretch1151 4 ай бұрын

OMG! Did I hear Kelly Hays talk about a palm hammock? LOL

@davepicard4476 3 ай бұрын

Want to try this trail not sure I can make it

@StandardLand 4 ай бұрын

Those jelly clumps look like frog eggs

@robertpresha9504 4 ай бұрын

The last time I came across Kelly was over 2 years ago.I am glad she is ok and having fun.😊

@charliefitz1105 4 ай бұрын

Banyan Trees.

@deeannabrowning3464 4 ай бұрын

Blobs= frog eggs maybe

@walkeroutdoorsadventures8521 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your thru hike. It's very rewarding. I just finished the trail on Saturday. We also finished in 3 days. Feel free to watch my hike I've posted all 3 days on my channel. Great videos as always...

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

heck yeah I will for sure! was it still super wet?

@walkeroutdoorsadventures8521 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 it was very wet and muddy conditions. Ankle deep to knee deep probably 70 percent of the trail. Feeling it in the legs today😬

@jimmyjenkins9240 4 ай бұрын

Is your middle name Joy, cause you live it out everyday!

@jrcriner6542 4 ай бұрын

Any chance you will hike the Ozark Highlands trail?

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

It’s on the list!!

@jrcriner6542 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 awesome thanks

@thereluctanthiker2211 4 ай бұрын

Just hiked the OT…it was beautiful w plenty of water. (Heard that is low now!!) You would definitely enjoy it…reminded me of a smaller and more beautiful, maybe?? Pinhoti.

@user-David-Alan 4 ай бұрын

Have a great dinner!

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much David!!!!!

@DanielSaleeba 3 ай бұрын

So many things you just walked by as food and didn’t even know it.

@badjujuwallace1320 4 ай бұрын

11:29 @kellyhayshikes I need to know what eyeshadow you’re wearing 😅

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

It’s called skin discoloration. It was free from the heavens

@badjujuwallace1320 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 🤣🤣🤣

@badjujuwallace1320 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 😩 I feel like donkey ears popped out of my head. I know darn good & well you aren’t hiking and carrying & appling makeup!!! 😬 🙄 🤦🏼‍♀️

@Pepper-kw9ny 15 күн бұрын

Its supposed to be about the journey; not the destination.

@jrcflaus 4 ай бұрын

Any water moccasins or rattlesnakes?

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

Im sure, but luckily i did not see any!

@Tzippi 4 ай бұрын

Hey Girl! Did you see my tag about Thailand? I think Muay Thai training for two or three days and hiking the rest of the time would be amazing!!!

@Dzanadomars 4 ай бұрын

👣

@povcamping 4 ай бұрын

Those blob things look like frog eggs to me.

@johndonahue4777 4 ай бұрын

I am way behind. .

@rockytopwrangler2069 4 ай бұрын

... Pretty location ....but not many people "get" to hike this ... ?? It's the "why" that gets me .... I guess you learn the "Swamp Shuffle" .. .. Stuff from the movie "The Blob" ... What causes the white sand only on trail ?? .. ... Cool viny trees near the end .. ..Looks like you and the group had fun ...

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

not many people get to experience the beauty of the swamp because they don't want to hike through mud and water to get there. I get it, but just a shame because it's incredible out there!

@rockytopwrangler2069 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 .. Thanks for the reply and individual take on the trail ... Your just a BADASS ... Enjoy following along ....Stay Safe ....

@rockytopwrangler2069 4 ай бұрын

@@kellyhays23 ... I guess that's the part I don't get " The Beauty of the Swamp" ....

@kellyhays23 4 ай бұрын

thank you so much for coming along with me!! appreciate you!@@rockytopwrangler2069