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@Maybe1Someday 8 күн бұрын
A long leaf on one of my parents propertys is nearly 4 ft in diameter and 80-100 ft tall.
@bobb6043 13 күн бұрын
My favorite lollipop. I have done it 3x only in reverse. Never had an issue with getting a camp spot. Great discription of the trail.
@bigzach322 12 күн бұрын
Thanks
@mk_ultrarunner 21 күн бұрын
Wow! Awesome to see all those mountain peaks and ranges. Thx for pointing them out. Very clear day.
@bigzach322 14 күн бұрын
Thanks
@KeyofDavid5778 Ай бұрын
Love that area ❤
@Tara-u9s7u 2 ай бұрын
William Mayo is my 8th great grandfather
@ShirleyPotts-ud3nb 2 ай бұрын
This is very special
@sticks747a 2 ай бұрын
Keep trecking
@LauraTurner-h5w 2 ай бұрын
It's R' Ka Quah. Learn to pronounce your area of hiking.
@bigzach322 2 ай бұрын
How is that remotely different?
@williamgunter6451 2 ай бұрын
Hiked Blackrock back in 1995. Tough going up, but, I agree, the views are great!
@44nightmoves 3 ай бұрын
My Great Grandma,Helped raise me(in ohio),was born on Bluff Mtn NC 1899.,died 1996..or so,because they did not have borth certificates back then...And her dad lived to the 1950s,who settled on Bluff all his life. The State made him sell his land to NC to make it the Nature reserve you see today.. Altho NC did Not make him move,he was allowed to live in his home on Bluff Mtn until his death.,,im not sure when he died,I remember my dad and granny,talking about visiting there. I hope the world appreciates my ancestors Home. His Last Name was Colwell,granny called him Pap.,not sure of his name now,,not sure if the local Library even has this info anymore...or County records. I have many stories my greatgranny told me growing up,she was a tough cookie,who knew how to live indepedently from any governent,they made everything they needed,only bought or traded salt and sugar..shoes. It was a tough life but they survived on Bluff Mountain,she had one sister in sc and 7 brothers. I sure with i would have gathered more info about my family..so cherish your family and record and learn all about your ancestors while they live.
@44nightmoves 3 ай бұрын
I DO Know My greatGranny did really walk to school miles in the snow to school..from Bluff Mtn to Hot Springs,where the school was located.
@luckyotter623 3 ай бұрын
I love the way the snow on the peaks enhances their contours and brings out the details.
@lecil2 3 ай бұрын
Dangerous looking views. If youknow what I mean
@bigzach322 3 ай бұрын
No I don't
@roberthermsen724 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. Is the 8 miles for out and back total or 8 miles one way
@bigzach322 5 ай бұрын
I always give miles as a total
@stereoscopicx5083 5 ай бұрын
Wonder why the lack of evergreens like holly and mountain laurel? to the west at hanging rock they’re everywhere
@bigzach322 5 ай бұрын
No clue, maybe a geographic fault line
@clawhammer704 6 ай бұрын
I remember the old tower on Mitchell before this new one was built.
@johnwellswarren2906 6 ай бұрын
Thanks to Zachary Robbins for the excellent video of House Mountain. My brother Jim Warren lived near Little House when he was an English professor at W&L. We visited Jim many times over the years. Wells Warren
@bigzach322 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the compliments
@kimstikeleather679 6 ай бұрын
Wish someone would do the rock loop video
@bigzach322 6 ай бұрын
I'm not sure what you're referring to
@vtg1632 6 ай бұрын
I was hoping to get more information on where exactly the FS road intersects colbert ridge.
@bigzach322 6 ай бұрын
It doesn't. There are a series of very old roads that connect the trail to the maintained FS near Locust Creek.
@vtg1632 5 ай бұрын
@@bigzach322 Hey I completed a lollipop hike yesterday (from woody ridge to Mt Mitchell, then back to woody ridge using Colbert) and used one of the primitive trails that intersect with Colbert that bring you to the FS road. Thanks for your help! I realized that from Colbert there are a number of primitive trails that connect to the FS road.
@bigzach322 5 ай бұрын
@@vtg1632 No problem, glad you were able to figure out the loop
@anandiyer9671 6 ай бұрын
I am inspired to do this!! Super job with peaks as I have been there before.
@andrewreichard6683 7 ай бұрын
Question… Mount Mitchell is 6,684 ft. Clingmans Dome is 6,643 ft. 41 foot difference. Mount Mitchell’s observation deck is about 10ish feet off the ground. Clingmans Dome observation tower is about 45 feet off the ground. If you’re standing at the top of Clingmans Dome observation tower, are you technically at the highest point east the Mississippi? Are the observations points included in the elevations??
@bigzach322 7 ай бұрын
No, manmade structures are never included in geographical elevation. Then you would have to include skyscrapers as county and state high points.
@AnthropoidOne 7 ай бұрын
Can Mt Jefferson be seen from US 421 just by outside Willesboro? Some guy posted a shot on FB saying such, but I’m not buying it. I can message you the shot. Jefferson is on the back side of the blue ridge. No way it could be seen. Also it sticks out like a sore thumb in this picture, like Mt Hood or something 🤣🤣
@bigzach322 7 ай бұрын
Yeah you can, pretty easy to see traveling west as the highway passes through a gap in the Brushy Mtns. You can basically pick out every peak in the northwest corner from there.
@AnthropoidOne 7 ай бұрын
@@bigzach322 oh no, I told him it was grandfather
@AnthropoidOne 7 ай бұрын
@@bigzach322 it’s very prominent in the pic. And by itself. I thought Jefferson would be among others. And it looks like hawksbill and table rock to the left
@bigzach322 7 ай бұрын
I do not know the direction of the picture, but if you're traveling west on 421 you can see Grandfather, Elk Knob, Snake, and Jefferson all from the same spot on the highway.
@AnthropoidOne 7 ай бұрын
@@bigzach322 I wish you tube would let us load pics
@unitedwestand5100 9 ай бұрын
The rocks are exposed when the soil is washed away.
@MQFarms 9 ай бұрын
Where can I find this route/tracks? I have not been able to find them.
@bigzach322 8 ай бұрын
There are probably some on Peakbagger.
@hibiru6868 9 ай бұрын
Just ran this trail yesterday using your directions and gpx. I enjoyed it. I liked that you got most of the climb done in the first three miles. Since the trees haven’t fully leafed out but show green the views were nice. It was easy to stay dry doing the water crossing, but that’s always weather dependent. Thanks for the video and the HU write up.
@bigzach322 9 ай бұрын
Thanks
@crstarkey 10 ай бұрын
Really nice video Zachary. Thanks for sharing. Headed there in 2 weeks.
@bigzach322 10 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Pietop 10 ай бұрын
Any camping spots with water around Deep Gap?
@bigzach322 10 ай бұрын
Plenty of camping spots. There are small springs I think within third a mile below, but none around Deep Gap.
@willhiteweb 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing the lookout footing of the Stony Creek Lookout.....been trying to find a picture of the old tower for the last hour with no luck. At least I have a footing image! Thanks.
@bigzach322 11 ай бұрын
No problem
@luckyotter623 11 ай бұрын
I hiked to the summit of Richland Balsam last March. It was surprisingly easy with a couple of decent views to the west coming down, but the forest was very dark even though the sun was out and the overall vibe was creepy. I've never seen trees that densely packed. It was surreal! I kept expecting something - or someone - to jump out at me, lol. I guess it didn't help that I was alone. Next time I go there, it won't be by myself!
@bigzach322 10 ай бұрын
That is a designated BRP nature trail, they're almost always pretty easy or even handicap accessible.
@luckyotter623 11 ай бұрын
This is definitely a great winter hike. Great views through the trees, and in areas a bit more open. One of my favorites.
@southernappalachianrecon 11 ай бұрын
This is definitely on my to do list now, thanks for the informative video 💯👍
@bigzach322 11 ай бұрын
A few years ago the tower was renovated, should look much better than in this video.
@-echoroads-5596 Жыл бұрын
I just pronounce it quickly like youre saying "camera" except say it "Cam-err"
@mikepreslar8686 Жыл бұрын
Us locals regularly do Hump Mountain from Big Horse Creek off of 19E. There is a Forest Gate and Forest Road most of the way up. Only about a mile and half each way. Agreed that Hump is one of the best views in the Roan Highlands.
@bigzach322 8 ай бұрын
I prefer long hikes, plus I'm driving from long distance so might as well get my money's worth on foot.
@davhuf3496 Жыл бұрын
No longer able to do it, but done it a few times. Great view.
@kenneththomson9492 Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video
@astrobouncer487 Жыл бұрын
Nice , had not heard of this place before looks fun.
@billguiffre4570 Жыл бұрын
My plan is to do the Woody Ridge Trail to Isom Mine (and probably do Percy's Peak just because) this weekend. This will be my 5th time up Woody Ridge this year. Inspired by Zach's reports.
@questionreality7748 Жыл бұрын
Man I love this area! We always just called it the Rosboro road swimming hole on the way to Hunt Fish falls.. or sometimes just called it "the spot". I'm showing my age here but we used to go up there in the early to mid 90's and have that entire spot to ourselves for the weekend and camp right there by the swimming hole. It's still one of my favorite places in those mountains. The top of Lost Cove cliffs is really cool too..
@DebbiPrince Жыл бұрын
Woody Ridge trail is tough either going up or down. It's probably the toughest trail east of the Mississippi. Old Butt Knob trail in Shining Rock is another beast. Winter hikes up there are brutal but fun!
@astrobouncer487 Жыл бұрын
I was camping up there one time and met an old cherokee family camping there also. They told me there was ancient caves on the backside of the ridge between Tennett mountain and Shining Rock. I have been up there looking for them a couple times but no luck so far. I love this area, its my favorite in NC for sure. The flat laurel creek is so amazing but the tributaries coming off Silvermine Bald are beautiful as well.
@astrobouncer487 Жыл бұрын
@21.50 it was the old forest trying to keep you out! Good job man and thanks for taking us along!
@RichardDavion..DIONAEA-PIONEER Жыл бұрын
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@vincevarriale3294 Жыл бұрын
Hey Zach, Thanks for posting this! I have recently become aware of this area and going to do some exoploring. Not been in this area as well.
@bigzach322 Жыл бұрын
It's not well-known, probably won't see many people there
@Wizx13 Жыл бұрын
How far off trail is the water sources at deep gap?
@bigzach322 Жыл бұрын
At least half a mile off the west side, maybe closer to 0.75, depends if there's a drought. The east side spring is almost nonexistent at this point.
@floorsinbower8612 Жыл бұрын
Im the only one who didnt know about the hiking trail. I was on the gravel road going up to it. Looked it up when i got down back to maggie valley and found out... theres a trail
@D-A-1776 Жыл бұрын
I live an hour from here, great place I'd recomend taking a gun we had a black bear charge at us luckily a warning shot scared it off
@bigzach322 Жыл бұрын
I carry pepper gel for loose dogs, but never carry bear spray or a gun in the Southeast. I'm not particularly concerned with black bear encounters.
@Lapocha74 Жыл бұрын
How do you know you is okay to walk there? I will be scared 😱
@bigzach322 Жыл бұрын
There is nothing dangerous about this hike
@lmoretz4282 Жыл бұрын
Hi Zachary, I love watching your hiking videos with all your amazing pics and detailed info. What an inspiration! I've been missing new uploads from you. I hope you are doing well and still hiking!
@bigzach322 Жыл бұрын
I am, just backlogged on many videos from the last few years.
@mikepreslar8686 Жыл бұрын
Doing this same hike tomorrow.
@bigbird2240 Жыл бұрын
I know of a few extremely old and huge long and short leafs in Pensacola Florida near scenic hwy in a narrow steep ravine and Hoover Al along cahaba river
@bigzach322 Жыл бұрын
They may be old but these are officially documented as the oldest longleaf pines
@williamsquires5980 Жыл бұрын
Is this off the main fire road in the hair pin turn out of sunburst? I ride gravel up there and may go check this out.
@bigzach322 Жыл бұрын
If you leave at the hairpin turn you will have quite a bit upstream creekwalking to reach it. It's much closer to the river crossing and the side road that leads to Big Bearcamp Branch.