NOBO Appalachian Trail GA/NC Part 1 of 8

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NOBO Appalachian Trail GA/NC Part 1 of 8

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Күн бұрын

For section hike number 21 on the AT, and the last hike of this season, I head down to Georgia! I'm finally tackling the southernmost portion of the trail, starting at Springer Mountain, the southern terminus, and making my way through a portion of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In this first episode, covering days 1-2, I begin at Springer and hike to Slaughter Creek campsite.

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@JASHJustASectionHiker Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time label what you see.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

You're quite welcome!

@BillKimCook Жыл бұрын

Flower, Mike (aka: Left Behind), the guy who lost 105 pounds, and I are planning two 5-day hikes on the Appalachian Tail for this year. When y'all met, we (Mike, me, and three more of our buddies) were hiking from Amicalola Falls to Neel's Gap. When you passed us, we'd set up a stealth camp on top of a mountain. I believe you camped about half a mile passed us. Anyway, this afternoon when looking at recent videos from the trail, I saw your video. Thanks for mentioning Mike's great accomplishment last year. Mike is a hell of man!

@mikedoes Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill!

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I remember walking past you all that evening! I was blessed to meet Mike and hear his story :) I'm so glad you guys are going out to do some more adventures this coming year...rock on!!

@josephbarnett2566 3 ай бұрын

Early june ..." juncos" would fly up from side walls of trail..startling hikers. Look where they fly from and there might be eggs! Love the nature photos

@mikedoes Жыл бұрын

Hey Flower, I'm the guy that hiked with you on the trail. (105 pound guy). How cool finding this several months later. Loved hearing your story. Happy trails! Hiking my next section in Virginia this May!

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Hello again Mike!! Wow, that is awesome that you found my video :) Thank you again for sharing your story with me...you inspired me and changed my perspective that day....you're an amazing person! I'm so glad you are going out to do more sections! Yay!

@barbaramassey3787 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video! Thank you!

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@dan393 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you back on trail! Beautiful weather for this first section. Thanks for sharing. Happy trails and god bless

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 Yes, the weather was a blessing

@jamesroyston7396 Жыл бұрын

Great AT video. I loved how you named all the other flowers {and insects} on the trail. Really enjoyed it. Thanks.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed!

@BosomBuddyCreations Жыл бұрын

Nicely made video. Very pleasant to watch. Doing the southern end in the fall sounds like a good idea. Mild temps, nice foliage, and empty camp sites

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I was really happy to be on trail in the not-busy season!

@markcummings6856 Жыл бұрын

Great to see you hiking again. Your videos have just the “right “ of everything. Love the humble and grateful attitude, too. Thanks for all the identifications. Happy Trails

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoy my videos! Thanks for the compliment :)

@dantemagro9997 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Flower it’s such a nice time of year too be out on the trail …..great pics please keep them coming…

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@1024Pete 11 ай бұрын

While watching your present video for the “100 mile Wilderness”, I had to seek out how you started at Springer Mt. Since I am from Long Island, you explained a plan I thought about. As always thanks for your detail. Thanks for ‘Aiming High’🇺🇸

@loamseeker5230 11 ай бұрын

So glad my videos are helpful in assisting others with their own planning!

@rubytuby6369 Жыл бұрын

What a contrast from starting down at Springer in the late winter or early spring. If I do the trail again, someday, I’ll definitely flip-flop and hike in the best weather.😊

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree...I've actually never seen any other videos of the southern sections that show much besides brown sticks :) It really is gorgeous there in the fall!

@GuillermoGigante Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation! You are showing very nice views of the trail with close-ups of the interesting wildlife at an attractive (green) time of year. Thank you!

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed the video!

@broomrider7 Жыл бұрын

You are right, the trail looks so different all decked out with green and leaves!! Thanks for another great AT hike!!

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@swishanie5294 Жыл бұрын

Over 1600!!!!! That’s awesome. I am just a little over 120. I always enjoy your videos. Happy hiking!!!

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! And awesome job on your miles so far! :)

@Randee04 Жыл бұрын

Yay! Been missing your videos! Thank you for posting! 🌸

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for tuning in!!

@susietopspin Жыл бұрын

You just made my Monday. Looking forward to this section. I’m sure you will meet up with some SOBOs. Still, blows my mind you are solo out in the forest solo. Happy trails. 🤟🏻🥾⛺️

@Randee04 Жыл бұрын

It’s the best way to hike!! 💚

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

I did meet up with a few SOBOs. I hope you get more comfortable with hiking solo as time goes on, because it really is amazing

@susietopspin Жыл бұрын

@@loamseeker5230 I hike solo all the time it’s the stealth camping I’m unsure of. I’ve solo camped at a campsite but was not alone as filled with thru hikers at that time. I’m hoping to get comfortable over time but actual solo hiking is amazing. Happy trails. 🤘🏻🥾⛰️. I’m also in NY 🗽

@kencourtney7828 Жыл бұрын

I always look forward to your videos. Your attention to details is extraordinary and definitely sets you apart. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! And thank you for the compliment!

@autumnsun45 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see you here again! I love your videos! It's so fun to learn the names of all the various flora and fauna along the way. It will be nice to see this stretch all green and then turning colors as the season progresses! Have fun...and yes, you are so fortunate to be able to do this!!!❤Thanks for taking us along! ☺Suzi

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for joining me and being a fellow nature lover :)

@CosmikCharlie Жыл бұрын

I like how you identify the plants and animals. I have not seen another hiking channel do this.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoy it. I like knowing the names of the cool stuff I see out there :)

@pootersnacks Жыл бұрын

Wow such amazing views ! I cannot wait to get out there next spring, hope to see your beautiful face along the trail :)

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you enjoy your hike!!

@bettyjorodgers8552 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. So great to see you back on trail. Enjoyed the video. Thank you.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

@1z1zmike Жыл бұрын

Thanks…nice video. So you’re finishing up a section hiking of the AT.🙂🙏

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, I'm trying to get the whole thing done :)

@chriszeoli1824 Жыл бұрын

We've been worried about you, not having seen any new youtubes. Looking forward to watching these latest, thank you for such good work.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! And don't worry about me :)

@altonmarsh Жыл бұрын

Can’t believe I binge-watched all eight. I would have bailed way back at the copperhead and if not, certainly at the point where the bears entered the scene. I would love to do that trail some day and when it is paved and 60 😊Hampton Inns are established along the trail, I’m there. Forgot to mention the long-range electric bike I’ll need.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Hahaha, you crack me up Alton! Thanks for watching my adventures :)

@danreed7889 Жыл бұрын

Its nice to see the foliage at the beginning of the trail.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

It really does look different than all the other videos I've seen!

@danreed7889 Жыл бұрын

@@loamseeker5230 exactly!

@ericneff9908 Жыл бұрын

Recuperating from a trail accident for the next couple of months. Delighted to be joining you. You’re videos are making me rethink my AT dream. Maybe section hiking…

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Oh dear, I hope you recover quickly! Thanks for joining me :) Section hiking definitely has its perks

@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Well done 👏 Just found your channel. Very easy to watch and enjoyed the nature info.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much :)

@mikemorin67 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job put it together, makes me want to get to Georgia

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It really was a lovely hike.

@jameswilliams5175 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, I love viewing your videos, looking forward to the rest of the videos of this section hike,

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I'm really glad you enjoy :)

@hikesome Жыл бұрын

Welcome back to the great outdoors. That is a wonderful AT adventure, looking forward to part 2 ;)

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@SergioCarpio-pv6qp Жыл бұрын

Gonna subscribe and listen to your adventures while I drive around :)

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Nice to see you on here :)

@Rymbeld Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good! Congrats on getting that shot of the Wren; they never sit still for me

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, getting birds on film on an iPhone sure is a challenge!

@Lt.Hikes0329 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber, thanks for sharing your hike!

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!!

@gaslandrights1745 Жыл бұрын

Love the Appalachian Trail! Yi should try the GAP trail Pittsburgh to D.C.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Actually, my husband did the GAP and the C&O as bikepacking trips. The videos are here on this channel if you're interested :)

@audiosaurus6511 Жыл бұрын

I would poke with the walking stick first before sticking my head in that big tree :)

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Haha not a bad idea :)

@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING Жыл бұрын

Great video! Hope to hike the AT in a few years myself. Crow

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

You should! And thanks!

@paulfroud3920 Жыл бұрын

Hi from Canada. Just watched your video, you might like to get your Camera checked out as it seems to be having issues with focusing. Hopefully nothing major. Happy Hiking...

@JamesLove-wm6ye 3 ай бұрын

LoamSeeker the area at and near Blood Mountain was a massive massacre as this video will show miss as two Indian tribes were attacked as the Shawnee attacked the Creeks of the Creeks Northern portion. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mJ6JatqClai5d5c.html

@loamseeker5230 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info! History is so interesting :)

@mysterymotor Жыл бұрын

Great camera work and narration. Too many hikers' videos have erratic camera movement and make the narration more about themselves than about the scenery.

@loamseeker5230 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So glad you enjoy. I just try to show the interesting things I see on the trail with a little bit of narrative. I like to mostly show the trail so that if anyone is looking to do the section, they have an idea what the terrain is.

@riverpapa-gw2ey 11 ай бұрын

wow......m

@caseymoore8461 8 ай бұрын

What happened to the approach trail???

@loamseeker5230 8 ай бұрын

I know it's tradition to do the approach trail, but since it's not really a part of the AT, and I had a limited time in my schedule to hike...it wasn't part of my plan.