Solo Hiking 3 Days Around The Hancock Notch & Sawyer River / Pond

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Solo Hiking 3 Days Around The Hancock Notch & Sawyer River / Pond

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Went and hiked around the Sawyer Pond Trail, Sawyer River Trail, and Hancock Notch Trail this weekend. Started over at the Sawyer Pond Trail off the Kanc and used some forest service roads and snow mobile trails so that I didnt have to overlap large sections and I could knock out most of the Sawyer River Trail as well. Very enjoyable weather and an overall pretty relaxing hike and camping.
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@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

During the pandemic I was leaving trail and summit names out of many of my videos due to issues with massive overcrowding on the trail, as well as, issues in regards to what I would consider uneducated or irresponsible hiker behavior. The most notable of which was trash, and human waste / toilet paper I was finding directly on, or just off, trail. I kept some of the trail and location names in this video.If you are using this video for planning purposes, please use the trail responsibly and try to follow leave no trace principles. It only takes one person not doing so to ruin it for everyone. If you are a newer hiker please watch this video before heading out on trail: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ms6Uaqhl162tp3U.html Here is an article about the issue with trash and human waste specifically in the Whites www.nhpr.org/post/trouble-trails-forest-service-grapples-crowds-trash-and-human-waste#stream/0 Another article about Max Patch (an iconic part of the Appalachian Trail) and the issues occurring there www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2020/09/23/max-patch-residents-campers-creating-safety-hazards-mountain/5858936002/ Here you can learn about leave no trace (LNT) principles lnt.org/why/7-principles/ www.nps.gov/articles/leave-no-trace-seven-principles.htm

@nalonabrato8900 2 жыл бұрын

So peaceful and relaxing to watch. I miss the woods and ponds in the northeast.

@christelcharlesworth5443 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. It is my night time decompression. I LOL’ed at the closing statement “Go watch someone else. I don’t care.” 😂

@Roger-ny9xr Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful stills!!! Thanks for sharing with all of us. Look forward to watching you next adventure.

@Sam-kk7vk 2 жыл бұрын

I always miss the whites so much when I'm working at my desk during the week. Your videos are such a pick me up for me

@rgmALC 2 жыл бұрын

Sawyer Pond is one of my top spots to camp it. I’m happy you liked it!

@easydoesit9584 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyable video, Chris. Thanks for sharing.

@NorrisJohnny1 2 жыл бұрын

Love the ending. Keep 'em coming man.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Johnny!

@newenglandwandering 2 жыл бұрын

I stayed at the sawyer pond shelter a few years back in February. Cold night but such an awesome spot. I haven't been back since so it was neat to see that spot again.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to hang out there for a weekend over the winter. May have to make that happen

@59chevt 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing, great time.

@colorpagan 2 жыл бұрын

Ty Chris I miss the trails. I can get out there anymore. I wish I could smell the woods. But thank you.

@susanschwarz7022 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another splendid, vicarious trek. I just wish I could feel safe and confident enough as a woman to hike and pitch camp solo. It’s the solo part that is so fulfilling.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Ya I wish I had words of advise on this but alas I dont have much wisdom to share as a man haha. Maybe a nice can of bear spray by your side for all animals types. Human and beast

@BankgeekOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I was at Sawyer Pond the Thursday before this video. We were at tent site one and hauled a big bag of trash out. Love your videos. You let the trails speak for themselves and your eye for photography gives them such a beautiful voice. Thanks!!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome of you to pack that all out. and thank you about the videos. I try to just show the beauty that I am seeing to everyone back here

@paulihnatolia1848 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and relaxing hike. Thanks Chris!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul!

@bobmcelroy7289 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the calm I get from your videos! The scenery and the water was great!

@ThatFrigonHiker 2 жыл бұрын

You do such a good job of capturing the essence of what backpacking is all about... taking the time to just savor the quiet and peacefulness of being out in nature. Watching your videos always puts me in such a good headspace -- doesn't hurt that your choice of music to pair with the scenery is always so on-point. Thank you so much for taking the time to capture, edit, and post these videos from your trips out into the wilderness!

@dansullivan01 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Chris. Thanks for sharing the WMNF with us

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching Dan!

@littlethislittlethat456 Жыл бұрын

Yup, those washouts looked pretty bad. Your videos always make me want to head out for a backpacking trip. Those camp sites looked really nice. I really hate it when someone leaves a fire going. Not very responsible. I always enjoy your videos. Keep up the great work. John from MI

@rootsontrail 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful looking trail.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice area for sure even without epic mountain views

@tomsawyer3947 2 жыл бұрын

CHRIS!!! YOU'RE BACK!!! You had me worried there for a minute. Thanks for another AWESOME video! By the way, Sawyer Pond is my absolute favorite place on the planet.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Just taking some time off to relax this summer. But back at it. Hopefully out this weekend too!

@MeetMeOutside 2 жыл бұрын

The effort you apply to your work is to be applauded ! I know as a KZfaq er how much effort you put in . Cheers man !

@BackpackingWithJason 2 жыл бұрын

I love his videos to Craig.

@heatherr6659 2 жыл бұрын

I watch several hiker channels, but yours is by far my favorite. “Hope ya liked the video. If ya didn’t…too bad.” 🤣 thanks for the video!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Heather!

@LukasST 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video! 🤝👏

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lukas!

@MeetMeOutside 2 жыл бұрын

Right on Chris ! Really nice area, always better during the week. I’m afraid that because Sawyer Pond is so accessible, lazy party people go there and wreck it on the weekend. Be well, Thanks for your efforts man !

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Ya that group left a fire burning, wood chips, sticks, and random trash inside the shelter. One also decided to carve their name into the floor of it. Spent probably 15 minutes or so watering the fire down and sweeping the shelter out. I feel like everything I read online is noisy on weekends, bliss on weekdays haha

@mrjemo 2 жыл бұрын

I need to explore more to find places like this. I'm so focused on completing the 48 that I haven't taken the time to do so

@RhodySeth 2 жыл бұрын

Thinking of taking my daughter to camp at Sawyer Pond on Friday so this is timely. Looks like a lovely spot.

@PaulsWanderings 2 жыл бұрын

I was out there a few weeks ago to overnight but there was no one at the tent sites and the only other person there was at the shelter. We had talked and he was telling me that there's bear that frequents the area at like 3 am. As there was no one nearby, the shelter is far enough away from the platforms that I didn't feel comfortable being there alone so I packed up and headed home. I will try again next year. If you don't have a free standing tent and you plan on using the tent platforms, there are no hook to use to tie down your tent corners.

@RhodySeth 2 жыл бұрын

@@PaulsWanderings good to know, thanks!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

There definitely was some evidence of bears around but there is a bear cable you can easily hang your stuff up there. From what I hear it can get quite rowdy there sometimes on weekends. I saw the group of 8-10 that left the shelter a mess on my hike up there. The woman I ran into said they were up most of the night drinking yelling and chopping wood all night. Maybe a place to hit on a non weekend. Luckily I was there late on a Sunday into Monday

@RhodySeth 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGoesOutdoors hmm, something to consider. Bears don't concern me so much as meatheads. Just want a quick overnight as we're staying at Lakes of the Clouds on Saturday night so maybe I'll pick a different option. Thanks for the info Chris.

@neilb9937 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGoesOutdoors was there last week. Nice family of 4 in the shelter and nice people on the sites. Talked to several people all seemed to be respectfully enjoying the outdoors. Might just come down to luck with who's camping there and when

@OutdoorsWithJohnUSA 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Chris. I live in CT, but get up to the Whites a few times a year and can't get enough. Keep up the good work!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John!

@ervinslens 2 жыл бұрын

The trail and the surroundings are simply perfect for hiking. Great shots bud 🔥

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@geradlutchman6195 2 жыл бұрын

Your comment at the end.. beautifully said...lmao

@BackpackingWithJason 2 жыл бұрын

Looked like a peaceful trip with Nature Chris. I really enjoyed it 👍🏻👍🏻

@hikesome 2 жыл бұрын

Great adventure Chris, looks beautiful out there. A bath in the lake is definitely a highlight on every trail. Nice one.

@MsAcreage 2 жыл бұрын

I've missed seeing you for a while and always enjoy traveling along with you. This was another good one! Thank you!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Ya been taking it easy a bit this summer. Realized I had been pretty much hiking my brains out all summer since like 2016 and decided to tone it down and just relax a bit. But hopefully will be out many of the next couple weekends

@PaulsWanderings 2 жыл бұрын

My first attempt to get to Sayer Pond was via this trail but I some how missed he river crossing when I read the trail description in the guide book so I went up the Kanc a bit more and found another trail, I don't recall name, I some how turned an out and back into a loop. My 3rd attempt was via the Sawyer river trail, 1.5 mile out an back and really easy. I went back a few weeks later to do the overnighter. I definitely want to do it again, next year, via the Sawyer River Trail so I can make a few trips to and from the car as I want to do some night sky photography and use my telescope.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

There is a cross country ski trail that connects to the Sawyer Pond Trail probably about 1/4 mile after the river ford and the parking area is apparently on Bear Notch Road. I am curious if it is before the gated portion as I think it would be really cool to hit this pond for a weekend getaway in the winter. The ease of access from the Sawyer River Road seems to make this a particularly popular weekend spot.

@MeetMeOutside 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice vibe, yes the “ Irene” event,there and in Vermont was absolutely insane. It’s hard to comprehend when you hike through and everything is “ good “ Peace ✌️

@tomtimmons5334 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos. I’ll be in NH next weekend. I’m psyched!

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

enjoy it Tom!

@notquiteultralight1701 2 жыл бұрын

Chris!! Great to see you again man!! Missed your chill vibe! That looks like a nice trip. Pretty scary to think about the floods rippin through there. I’m visiting my mom here in AZ right now and they get those flash floods here during the monsoon season. Scary! Scary thought about someone leaving a campfire going in this drought we’re having! I’m of the camp that we need to make campfires off limits in the backcountry this year. And I’m a twig stove nut😁! If I don’t use twigs i use trangia. Hey Chris, i love your vids! They are really relaxing. You take care sir and maybe we’ll see ya out there sometime. NQU

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I still dont even understand campfires. I have literally never started a camp fire in my existence of hiking haha

@gordonparris9898 2 жыл бұрын

You're back! Another great video! Also - "red-lining"? is that the term for completing trails?

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yessir, I have been filling out the spreadsheet and I believe I am about 50% through at the moment. Slowly knocking off stuff. I gotta quit my job or something and just hang out there all spring-fall and knock it out all at once haha

@gordonparris9898 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGoesOutdoors Hahah - yeah, I hear that.. BTW - here's a fun thing for you - the Mrs and I did a section hike of the AT earlier in July - the Georgia section and then into North Carolina to complete the first 100 miles. We were referencing your early AT vids to get intel on what to expect day-by-day as we were hiking! It was strange to see the Stover Creek site - and all the others, for that matter - completely empty for us, and yet jam-packed in your videos!

@Swindys 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! I’am glad to see you back on the trails, and as always, thanks for taking us on the journey! Any updates on replacing your van… I remember that you were having some challenges with accessing the trailheads in the winter

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Hey John, I have been actively looking at Subaru Outbacks, Foresters, and Crosstreks. Was actually supposed to view an outback and crosstrek tomorrow. Received word they got an offer for full price and a deposit paid from someone who hadnt even seen the car in person yet. So in short, I am looking, but I also am not going to pay silly prices, or put a deposit on a car I never even saw haha. If I dont find something newish before winter, I may just buy some sort of like high mileage 4x4 to abuse for the winter.

@Swindys 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGoesOutdoors I’am driving a Honda Pilot AWD and it handles great in the snow… even when the trailhead had some snow. I have to say that sleeping in the back of the Pilot is sometimes a little tough - especially when trying to get ready for the day. Having a AWD/4x4 van is way to go!

@cabinvibesebaystore8956 2 жыл бұрын

New sub ! Liked 👍🙏✌️🔥

@mandatory360 2 жыл бұрын

Great footage, Chris. That washout area is crazy, do you think you could have crossed it under regular, non- drought conditions?

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Ya I think it would have been passable even with higher water. May have gotten wet a bit but there are some pretty big rocks that I would like to think you could manage a hop over

@woodchip2782 2 жыл бұрын

Niiiiice!!!😊 How far do you live from this heaven?

@chris5459 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video Chris thank you. In your experience how cold does the pemi loop get in Oct? Thinking of going around the 9th; but trying to decide if I need to get a sleeping bag liner for my kelty cosmic down 20 or bring micro spikes and a face mask.. just don’t want to get caught in bad weather unprepared

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It could certainly be cold but its way to hard to tell until really like up that week. I was up in the Presidentials in the middle of November last year? and it was in the 60s or 70s. But I would keep an eye out the week before on some of the facebook groups maybe to get a better idea of what conditions may look like above treeline. The higher summits forecast is also really helpful too

@brendonm.deverix8491 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, what would you recommend as a resource for planning out your backpacking trips, I'm a pretty well versed WMNF day hiker, but want to plan multi day loops without only relying on the popular pemi loop or franconia notch routes. Hopefully you get to this! always love the hikes.

@mrjemo 2 жыл бұрын

Same man. Experienced day hiker in NH but not enough knowledge to explore lesser traveled areas and what not.

@brendonm.deverix8491 2 жыл бұрын

@@mrjemo it’s tough because in the whites you could really make a loop out of any handful of trails with tent sites marked on the map. but there’s not a reliable guide on the best way to scout for those loops the proper way

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

i use a mix of wmnf maps and the guthook / farout app and occasionally the Garmin Base Camp computer app and just based on my own experiences have gotten comfortable with deciphering what i feel like I can handle mileage and elevation wise. The guthook/farout app does cost money to buy once but lets you "create" your own trip by dropping waypoints on the map and it will give you mileages and elevation / descent of what trip you created. Finding campsites are hit or miss. There have been times I've brought out full gear, planned to camp, and never found a spot so I just either turn around or push through the full trip. Then there are times I didn't think I would find a spot to camp and found several. But finding these types of unlisted camping spots also comes with experience and knowing what to look for within the terrain In short I would just grab some maps, try to be honest with yourself on mileage and elevation you are capable of per day and just make some smaller trips and give it a shot. Keep an eye on trails you could bail out on if you had to and roll with it. Hope that helps

@mrjemo 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGoesOutdoors I saw a strange marking (Man made)near the summit of mount Field on Monday. Nobody seems to know what it is. Is there a way I can send a picture of it to you for identification.

@PsychoXXI Жыл бұрын

Are there many insects?

@AbelandVictoria 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m thinking of getting the peak design tripod. Would you recommend? How do you transport it easily between shots?

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I like it a lot for what I do. I legit carry the tripod the entire hike with the camera on top of it probably 99% of the time. The only time I take the camera off is if I am going through an area of terrain where I need to possibly be able to ditch the tripod

@AbelandVictoria 2 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisGoesOutdoors hmmm it does seem the best option. Looks sweet. I guess because it’s so thin it would slip in easy to the side of a back pack if not carrying it.

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@AbelandVictoria Oh ya it fits easily into the side pockets of my backpack if I wanted to stow it away but I just like having it out all the time. I feel like every time I put it away I immediately end up wanting to film something else haha

@joongseon 2 жыл бұрын

What happened to your BRS-3000 stove?

@ChrisGoesOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I still have it. Put it into partial retirement haha. Got a really good deal on the MSR pocket rocket 2 and figured id test it. Would be nice to see how it stacks up to the BRS. As of now I dont think I could tell a difference in usage besides the MSR having a seemingly more sturdy build. Both just make my food and water hot haha