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@@lizstrailsandtravels4624 I would recommend top notch rain gear and make sure you waterproof your boots really good.

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@@lizstrailsandtravels4624 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKq6nYama8ularMsi=dNZn3s_iXBHLoYFv is the most recent documentary on the foothills trail. Upstate SC has so much to offer those who love the outdoors.

Thank you. Elkin typically gets slammed when there’s significant rain.

Thank you! Grayson in snow is my favorite. Hope all is well your way!

Same!

It’s an amazing area. I still haven’t backpacked there but hope to do a section hike with my wife from Watauga Dam through the highlands soon.

Sure. Head to toe… I usually carry a thick wool or down toboggan. When I’m smart and remember I take sunglasses. Usually I do a Smart wool base layer (shirt and pants), hoodie midlayer, a down coat, and raincoat in backpack. I go with the warmest gloves I can find. A buff is important to keep your face covered especially with wind. Thick wool socks, GTX trailrunners or hiking books, and traction for your shoes just in case you need to navigate ice. Great question!

@@KeeFrHikes Thank you!

Thank you ✌🏻 We met a couple fellas hiking up to Hammock on the backside of this loop. It had to be a brutal night.

Thanks for watching. If you pass through this area on your way, let me know.

It was for sure!

Me too! Hopeful we can get another winter hike in soon.

Thanks for watching. This trail is amazing.

That’s so kind! That was an amazing day, and I look forward to another AT hike soon. Thank you!

At a 2.5 mile pace you’ll finish the loop in 2’ish hours. Allow at least 30 extra minutes to enjoy the views.

There is a water source (Watauga River) before the climb to the campsite begins. On the way to the ridgeline there is a water source called Shanty Spring. That’s the last opportunity for water. To the best of my recollection that’s 0.4 mile from the ridgeline.

I hope you had an amazing trip! I want to get back out there so badly.

@KeeFrHikes it was an amazing time... and a perfect time of the year the weather was wonderful and my pictures turned out amazing.... I also made my way up to Yellowstone and made my way all the way up to Glacier National as well... one of the best trips of my life

To which part, Little Devils Tower or Black Elk Peak?

Once you get to the area of the video where he announces rock scrambling, there are essentially three sections of scramble. The first one had all the multiple blue markings on the right side of the rocks. When you get to the top of that you turn right and you see a lone tree with a blue triangle Beyond the tree you want to stay left all the way to the boulder wall to complete the second scramble. When you get to the top of that second scramble you turn left for the third and final scramble to the top and the view.

I hope you enjoy it! This thru hike was such an awesome experience. I find myself missing my time out there often.

Thanks, Mark. I’m excited to be finished. I had hoped if someone was camping that deep into the Smokies they would be more respectful. If you’re back in Elkin anytime, let me know. I’d love to chat more with you.

Correct, NC.

Thanks Whiskers! My favorite park hands down.

I'd love to see your videos. I have so much from SD, Colorado, and MT that I never posted that year and decided to put up when rewatching last week. Hope you're having an adventurous 2023.

Thanks, Mark. It's my favorite place. I've made an AllTrails list with some of the places you shared with me. I hope to get to Maine to check some of them out one day.

I miss them - can't wait to get back.

Thank you! Wish I could have collected longer.

Thank you. I hope you’re able to check this off your list soon.

Thanks for watching and for the kind words. Subscribing to you as well. I’m excited to get back on the MST soon.

Thank you for the kind words. It has been a month now since this hike ended, and I’m craving more adventures already.

You’re gonna love Taz… such an awesome trail angel. Enjoy your hike! If you have any questions before you head out feel free to hit me up.

Thanks for coming along. Hope all is well your way. Excited to see your next adventures, especially out this way.

I was impressed with the number of campsites and access to water at almost all of them.

Loved it! We need to do another trip soon.

BTW, we need to do a trip to the Smokies one weekend soon if I can get my back right again.

It’s a fantastic walk, you’re going to love it.

Glad you did too :-)

@@KeeFrHikes 😊

Thanks for checking it out. The waterfalls, lakes, and rivers were by far my favorite sections on this hike. I’ve got the backpacking fever now… hitting the MST Smokies in a few weeks.

The same situation. The ground was frozen solid. Hope you had a great time.

A 30 minute pace would put you at two and a half hours. Add in how much ever time you need to take in the views. Carve 3 hours out for the hike and you should be good.

Indeed - amazing geology at Rocky Face.