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@andywindnagle2018 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the advice
@BushesOnTheTrail 4 күн бұрын
No problem! Our pleasure \
@smokypeak 10 күн бұрын
Tell me pls, What trail did you hike on (in your photos at the beginning)
@BushesOnTheTrail 10 күн бұрын
There are several trails in the photos in the opening montage. They are as follows: First - On top of Springer Mountain (Southern Terminus of the AT) Second - Along the AT (Virginia Triple Crown section hike, seen between Tinker Cliffs and Daleville, VA). Third - Spruce Flat Falls (Smokies); Fourth - Tinker Cliffs (on the AT in Virginia) Fifth - The Jump-Off (Smokies) Sixth - McAfee Knob (AT in Virginia) We have videos of these places on our channel.
@smokypeak 9 күн бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail thank you👌🔥
@teresaadams6067 10 күн бұрын
Great video
@BushesOnTheTrail 10 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Nice little hike with some interesting terrain.
@CrazyPersonForever 17 күн бұрын
Great video thank you! We’re planning to do this trail too 😊 great tip to do the rock scramble part going up rather than on the way down!
@BushesOnTheTrail 16 күн бұрын
Thank you. Have fun! It is a great hike. Yes, if you like rock scrambling and climbing up rocks, then take the hard trail on the left at the fork and come down the trail on the right. If you don’t like rock scrambling then go up and down the trail on the right, at the split. Happy Trails, please consider subscribing, if you haven’t already.
@kristinebailey6554 Ай бұрын
Please don't add chaotic music to videos. Please.
@BushesOnTheTrail Ай бұрын
Your wish is granted moving forward, with our upcoming Acadia National Park and Maine videos. We do not plan on using music moving forward. Too much of a hassle with licensing agreements, and fighting copyrights. Please consider subscribing.
@hikesalot7834 Ай бұрын
Great video. Would love to go there some day!
@BushesOnTheTrail Ай бұрын
It is a great place. Want to go back again in the future and do more trails and see other portions of the park.
@laurarandolph5600 Ай бұрын
Where are you staying? Do they have accommodations?
@BushesOnTheTrail Ай бұрын
We split our time between the Hampton Inn in Bar Harbor, ME and the Blackwoods Campground in Acadia National Park. There are several hotels, in Bar Harbor and multiple campsites in the area, depending on your needs.
@laurarandolph5600 Ай бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail Thank you; thinking about going there....
@BushesOnTheTrail Ай бұрын
@@laurarandolph5600 We have been to several National Parks and hiked 100’s of miles in them. Not including the miles we have put in on the Appalachian Trail. However, Acadia and the Bar Harbor area has quickly become one of our favorites. We will be posting more videos about the area in the coming weeks. I would highly suggest making the trip to ANP!
@sheilastahl633 Ай бұрын
I visited the cave in 1977 with my husband and it was a great place to visit. I had nightmares for many years after I had to climb up that fire tower inside the cave after seeing how tall it was. I had many dreams about that tower for years and years. I guess we need to go back and make more memories. I am sure there are more things to see too. We stayed in one of the cabins.
@BushesOnTheTrail Ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your nightmares. That is horrible. We didn’t have the opportunity to check out the cabins. I would suggest going back. I would like to go back and do another cave tour and hike a few more trails. Plus do some night hiking for star gazing. One nice thing about this National Park, is the gateway city is not too crowded like Gatlinburg (Great Smoky Mountains) and Bar Harbor (Acadia), etc. So it is easy entrance and exit to the park.
@dsb227 2 ай бұрын
Thanks, great video! I'm looking forward to going!
@mikestoneking4992 3 ай бұрын
been there its very beautiful
@patjohnson1271 4 ай бұрын
I would have been nice to actually SEE the campsites and their numbers.
@BushesOnTheTrail Ай бұрын
SORRY! Most of the sites are very similar. Go to recreation.gov, type in Cades Cove. Open the map and pick a site you are interested in, per location on the loop. There are typically two or three photos of the actual site in the resevation page.
@crobe40 6 ай бұрын
Cost per night? What is the name of the website to reserve a tent location
@BushesOnTheTrail Ай бұрын
Sorry just saw this. Comment notifications have been delayed in showing up on my feed. Anyway, Recreation.gov is the website for making campsite reservations. You can go to the NPS website and it will take you to the correct site. Cost can change so best to check the the website.
@bped8790 7 ай бұрын
Its a shame the land management agencies dont design the campgrounds with more space between the sites. Would make it a 100% better for everyone and reduce the desire for so many to boondock camp so they can get away for the congestion.
@BushesOnTheTrail 7 ай бұрын
Agree 100%
@smrtzttspanishenglishtutor67 8 ай бұрын
We got lost and nobody helped us.
@BushesOnTheTrail 7 ай бұрын
Well that stinks. Sorry to hear you lost your way on the trail. A agree that some areas are not marked as well early on in the trail. We had to follow our All-Trails app closely to navigate to the trail after taking a wrong turn.
@graylonsmith2672 9 ай бұрын
On our bucket list but we're mid 70's so trying to get in a little better shape before we attempt this hike. We've hiked a lot of other trails in the area and plan to do Rainbow Falls trail this coming Monday. Really enjoy your videos...keep up the good work.
@BushesOnTheTrail 7 ай бұрын
Sorry for the delay. Glad you enjoyed the videos. Haven’t been able to get out and video anything in a while. Hope to go out again after the holidays. Nevertheless, Chimney Tops is a good trail, very steep but one to do if you can. Happy Trails.
@MichaelGodshall-yz5be 9 ай бұрын
Thanks to your video we had a fantastic stay at Babcock state park while we visited New River Gorge National Park. The Island in the Sky trail was a highlight of our hiking in WV. Thank you.
@BushesOnTheTrail 7 ай бұрын
Sorry for the delay in reply. However, so glad the video helped and glad you enjoyed the visit and hiking at Babcock and NRGNP.
@grettajetta 9 ай бұрын
This video is a fantastic preview and "what to expect". I've got an opp to join a group next year in June to hike this trail and spend the night at the Lodge. I fully admit that the idea of some of these narrow paths with the cable hand holds leave me feeling a little bit squirrely, but from your video, it doesn't look like tip-toeing on a balance beam or that those spots go on for too long. Part of me says I'll be okay, but another part says my stomach is going to flip and my knees turn to jello!
@BushesOnTheTrail 9 ай бұрын
Don’t worry. You will be fine. Just take your time through any of those narrower areas. It is well worth the effort. The views are amazing. We stayed at the lodge on our first climb to the summit and it was a lot of fun. If the night is clear, the stars are plentiful. Can’t wait to hike to LeConte again. The trail is very busy up to Alum Cave, most people turn around at that point. Go early, and it will be easier to find a parking spot and there are far fewer hikers on the trail between 6 - 7 AM.
@grettajetta 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to reply! I think we'll be using a shuttle service so we don't have to worry so much about parking. Overall, I think I'll be good, even if it takes a bit of coaching from a friend. I've got 8 months to get in better shape at the gym. ;-)
@OM-jg5uh 10 ай бұрын
Hello, your video was very well done, congrats!!
@BushesOnTheTrail 10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@catherinecastle830 Жыл бұрын
About to hike this trail today! Wondering if we add all 3 bridges to the end how long it makes the trail. Don't want to run out of daylight!
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
Sorry just saw this comment. Hope you had a great hike.
@dalepullins9827 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much....Your video is helpful as I'm hiking this weekend coming up....
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I am sure you will have a blast! Happy Trails
@michelleb749 Жыл бұрын
How long did it take to walk it? What time of year was this? Thanks.
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
It was early Spring (April), and it took us a couple hours to walk it to Cherokee and back. Very flat trail
@johnhanson3693 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Great narration! Thanks for sharing.
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it!
@kimhelton2174 Жыл бұрын
We love this video. Information was given well and the videoing was excellent. Appreciate it.
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is one of our favorite hikes. Unfortunately, we were not able to find the time to tackle LeConte this year. But there is always next year. Happy Holidays and Happy Trails!
@sarahfrancisco4393 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this! I’ve wanted to go there.
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
No problem. It is a nice hike. However, the 4C’s trail, is our favorite trail in the park.
@chriscourson2824 Жыл бұрын
I love that area!
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
It is a great area. We have bike it and hiked it multiple times. We will go back.
@frankfowlkes7872 Жыл бұрын
I see from your pictures you have also been to the LeConte Lodge. How would you compare the hike and facility to LeConte Lodge. I have been to LeConte several times but never to the Len Foote Inn.
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
It is hard to beat LeConte. So many great views (Especially from Cliff Tops at sunset.). The hike to LeConte is more challenging, with more views and the GA heat can be a bit miserable. I like Len Foote and would go back. Not as rustic of an experience as LeConte but the amenities are better and they do have evening presentations at the Len Foote Hike Inn. It was cool to hike the approach trail to the AT and check out the Southern Terminus of the AT. But the views from Springer Mountain are a bit anti-climatic. In my opinion it is worth a trip. Amicalola Falls are a spectacular sight as well. We would like to stay there again for one night, and then leave and do a section hike from Springer to Neels Gap.
@frankfowlkes7872 Жыл бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail Thanks for the insight. We have a group of six guys going and we are all in our 60's now. We've done a fair amount of hiking and kayaking over the last 30 years but a couple of us are slowing down a bit. I still hike up to the LeConte Lodge every year with another group but some would not want to so Len Foot looked like a good middle ground for them. We are staying two days in early March and several of us plan to hike over to Springer the second day. Is there a restaurant at Springer Mountain or should we pack a lunch?
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delayed response. I didn’t get the notification on your reply. Anyway, there is nothing on Springer Mountain. The views are not as epic as on other peaks along the AT as well. So bring food and water for anyone going to Springer.
@shanebrowning8862 Жыл бұрын
Sugarloaf is fun. Sand Hill is good. If you want good elevation, this is a great spot.
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion!!!
@LisaCSCO Жыл бұрын
Yes, that was an old Exxon gas station where the bbq place is located
@timmorin69 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Do you know if reservations are a must, or can I just drive up and get a camp site?
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the compliment. That is a great question. I am not exactly sure. I have always made reservations on-line ahead of time so I could pick my spot and make sure it was available for the duration of our stay and not have to move sites everyday. Sites can fill up so you may get there an not have any available. However, the times we have been there have been mixed. Sometimes all of the sites were claimed, and at other times there have been a handful that are seemingly not taken.
@stephensanders5166 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. You helped me and my wife find one of the mills we visited but could not remember where it was.
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you. Glad it was helpful.
@Artisanwoodworks73 2 жыл бұрын
The stone bridge, is that the Blue Ridge Parkway Bridge?
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think so. Not sure of the name. It is just a short bridge that spans the Oconaluftee River just outside of Cherokee. Close to the National Park entrance.
@Artisanwoodworks73 2 жыл бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail thank you. We’ll be there this week. Plan on fishing right there and north into GSMNP.
@vijaysubramanian3375 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful information. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing it. How do I contact you ? Iam from North East Ohio. Can you share your email address?
@ManaliDabhi 2 жыл бұрын
Extremely helpful.. thank you so much for making this video 🙏
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.
@jordanbrough7778 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! When did you actually film the footage? I'm interested in knowing what the landscape looks like at what times of year.
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comments. We recorded this in early April 2021.
@AshleyNHawn 2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Was curious if the road to clingmans dome was open to cars when you went? Trying to figure out the best way to get there and if the road is open or not.
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay in responding. I have been traveling a lot. The best place to check for road closures is to Google The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. That should give you a link to their NPS site. They typically have road closure and opening alerts on that page. The weather is so unpredictable in the spring it is hard to know exactly which days the road will be open.
@MrRyancangri 2 жыл бұрын
Do they have bear boxes to store our food?
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
I did not see any, but we stored ours in sealed containers in our camper van. This is directly from the website: • Caution: Bears and other wildlife frequent the area. All food and equipment used to prepare and store food must be kept in a sealed vehicle or camping unit of solid, non-pliable material AT ALL TIMES when not in use. All scented items, as well as all water containers MUST be stored. Dispose of garbage promptly in dumpsters provided. Unattended or improperly stored coolers, food and/or scented items may be impounded by campground staff. Violators are subject to fines. • Dispose of garbage promptly in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strictly enforced!
@MrRyancangri 2 жыл бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail Thank you so much!
@stumpybear60 2 жыл бұрын
Last time I hiked up was in the mid 1990s. There were no stairs, just extremely steep dirt and rock sections. It was STEEP! Tried going the unofficial back trail but it was so steep my fear of heights kicked in and had to move back. The worst part of the trail was the final ridge top going to the chimney tops rocks. Had to step on eroded, slick rhododendron roots to get there and back. Couldn’t make it to the top of the rock because fear of heights and the yellow jackets nest in the rocks. I loved going up the road prong trail to sit on some rocks beside the stream and one of the waterfalls to just relax and enjoy the atmosphere. There’s a section just after the spur where the forest floor flattens out before getting to the road prong stream that I always felt a “presence”. It wasn’t threatening. I was like being observed by someone from a distance.
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. In certain sections of the trail, without the steps, it would be really steep and difficult. Especially if it was a bit icy. It is heartbreaking what the fires have done to this magnificent area. Hopefully, someday in the near future the last part of the trail will be open for everyone again.
@familyde 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video. Very informative. Thank you for putting all the effort to make the video that will help future hikers like me. Doing this saturday! Thansk
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have great weather. The Smokies are so unpredictable this time of year. Every time we have been there it has been 20 - 30 degree colder at the summit than it is in downtown Gatlinburg. Happy Trails!!!
@familyde 2 жыл бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail Thank you. We did the trail on Saturday and had great weather and perfect condition. Watching your video helped. Thanks again!
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
@@familyde I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed yourself. It is a place that will keep you coming back for more. Next time go when the lodge is open and and buy the T-Shirt you can only get at the top of the Mountain.
@TheChildressAdventures 2 жыл бұрын
Kentucky has so much beautiful nature!😊 I love all of the rock formations and staircases along the trail❤ Raven Bridge and the rock scramble near the end is my favorite parts🥰
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Carter Caves is underrated as a hiking attraction in KY. I always say, come for the cave tours and stay for the hiking. We have been on the trails and only seen about a 1/2 dozen people on the trail. Most people are there for the caves.
@TheOutdoorNavigator 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am looking to navigate there for my channel this year. Glad I found your channel. Enjoyed the video!
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Glad you enjoyed the video. When you go there take in the 4C’s trail as well. It is a little more challenging than the Three Bridges and one of our favorites at Carter Caves. That video is on our channel as well. I’ll have to check out your channel.
@TheOutdoorNavigator 2 жыл бұрын
@Bushes On The Trail I will check out the other video. I am just getting started, and channels like yours are inspiring. Stop by and navigate with me!
@rickshears1 2 жыл бұрын
I will have to check that out. I like tar hollow next door. I may hike both and camp over night. Did you see many camps set up?
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
It is a nice hike. Sorry for the delay in response. We have been sick. Anyway, the trailhead is at a campground. Although it is in a state park, the campground has a bit of a commercial feel. Nice, but wide open. There were a couple RV’s and I believe one tent was set up the last time we where there. We plan on checking out this campground this spring or summer. Don’t recall any backcountry options on the trail.
@rickshears1 Жыл бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail I finally made it down a few months ago. I hiked about 12 miles and I agree, the hill on sugarloaf was no joke. I liked the park but did not care for the tore up trails due to the horses. A group of us are going back down in December to camp and hike. Camp ground is small but I doubt many will be there in the winter months.
@BushesOnTheTrail Жыл бұрын
@@rickshears1 I agree horses can kill the trail conditions and make them miserable after a rain. Hope you enjoy your trip in December. I agree that nobody will be at the campsite in December, but you may want to check with the ODNR or State Park System to make sure it is open for use before your trip. Happy Trails!
@billmurphy3145 2 жыл бұрын
The first cemetery sign is now missing. Keep to the right at the split (12.21.21).of the Land and Sea trail.The first graves date back to 1815. This grave site has a very interesting history as those buried were slaves owned by Mingus. We counted 42 grave markers. There are coins on top of each marker to pat the ferrymen to take the deceased to the promised land. Also along the way you will see the US Park Rangers gun range. Your correct a very private hike and beautiful country. We saw only a single hiker and a fly fisherman along the way.
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Great information. So glad you enjoyed the hike.
@mikehopkins5386 Жыл бұрын
You are correct bill . I'm a direct desendant of the Mingus family. One of my grandfather's that was a slave had a child with Mr minguses daughter. His name was Charles Mingus and that's basically all I know as of right now.
@Frank-tb4ck 2 жыл бұрын
Camped n Cades Cove, Elkmont and Cosby many time but never Smokemont. Driven thru a few times but it just never grabbed me nd made me want to camp there. No good reason other than it just never held on to my interest.
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
We liked it better than Cades Cove because it wasn’t as crowded, and the spaces were more spread apart. That is one of the great things about the Smokies, every site is a little different. Something for everyone’s preferences and styles of camping.
@FollowThomas 2 жыл бұрын
Kentucky has amazing parks. This looks very nice. I need to keep it in mind when visiting Kentucky. 👍🙂
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
I completely agree that there definitely are beautiful parks in KY. Too many to name, and the great part is they are typically not as crowded as the National Parks. We have been on some of these trails and hike miles without passing a single person. I have eaten more than my share of spider webs because of this too. LOL. KY is a nice state to visit for hiking.
@ToledoAntique 2 жыл бұрын
Cool trail!
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you liked the video. The Smokies are full of great trails. Have you ever hiked any of them?
@ToledoAntique 2 жыл бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail oh yeah we made it to the Summit of Mount LeConte about 8 days ago. I put some shorts on my channel if you want to see the view
@ToledoAntique 2 жыл бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail we did Chimney Tops, Rainbow Falls, Laurel Falls, Porter’s Creek, and some trails near Clingman’s Dome toward Mount Collins. A few others too
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
@@ToledoAntique I’ll have to check it out. We have done LeConte a couple times. Love that Mountain. The views from Cliff Tops and Myrtle Point are fantastic. The Summit is a bit anticlimactic, tho. Lol
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
@@ToledoAntique Love Rainbow, Chimney Tops Laurel Falls, as well. If you get a chance, do the Jump-off and Charlie’s Bunion via the AT. Also Ramsey Cascades is a fantastic hike as well. We have a video of the bunion and the Jump-off. Fantastic views on a clear day.
@reginacapps3513 2 жыл бұрын
Great video content. We are new to hiking and love the ‘Smokies’. Can’t wait to hike this trail!
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. You are so kind, and welcome to the club. Hiking is a great escape. Please check out our other Smoky Mountain videos, especially Mt. LeConte via Alum Cave, and the Mingo Falls video. Please consider subscribing as well. We go to the Smokies often and tackle new trails all the time.
@Michael1966W 2 жыл бұрын
How long does it take to hike up and down this hike
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Depends on your pace and how long you stay at the summit. We could day hike to the summit in about 2 hours, if we are pushing it. When we did this as an AT section hike, it took a little longer as we were packing in more food, water and camping gear. I would allow 5 hours for an up and back day hike, so you can enjoy the views there and along the way.
@Michael1966W 2 жыл бұрын
@@BushesOnTheTrail thank you
@olmoe1167 2 жыл бұрын
I remember it being a pretty nice little town. The wife and I passed threw there 30 years ago after visiting the New River Bridge,, was late and nothing was open, so we had to continue south to Oak Hill to find a place to eat... Bet that BBQ at the Pink Pig would be tasty.... We might have to plan another trip back up there sometime and see how much the area has changed... Maybe tour the Coalmine Museum in Beckley while we’re in the area...anyway... Really enjoyed your video, thanks for taking us along...
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure. Thanks for watching. Hope you can get back there, it is a nice little town on the edge of a beautiful National Park.
@amywiseman2865 2 жыл бұрын
My husband and I did that hike last year. It took me awhile but I did it !
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
It is a great hike. I’m glad you tackled it, it is not an easy trail, so don’t worry how long it takes. That was the second time we have hiked this trail to LeConte. Both times were memorable. If you ever get a chance, consider staying at the lodge, it is a unique experience.
@angieau4312 2 жыл бұрын
Hello, I just discovered your video, very informative, thank you! What do you suggest the driest month to visit this part? Thank you.
@BushesOnTheTrail 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. Glad you liked the video. October is typically the driest month in the Smokies. However, the peaks of the Smokies can get over 80” of rain per year and that makes them a temperate rainforest classification. Avoid May, as this is typically the wettest month in the park. Also October is very busy with tourist for fall colors so be prepared for crowds. We have a rule. Cloudy days we do water falls, clear forecast we do mountain tops. Well we hike and get wet. LOL. Hope this helps.