Solo Hiking to Virgin Falls Tennessee

[@dwaynerobinson7629]

Nice video but you missed the main point of this waterfall. The only time this stream is visible is the falls. it flows from a cave, over the falls and drains back into a cave at the bottom. WHEN you return, notice that there's no pool at the bottom of the falls and no stream flowing from it. Not being a jerk just mentioning what has always fascinated me about this waterfall. Absolutely love AA Just spent all weekend binging a LOT of your content!!! The hike on LeConte and Dolly Sods were amazing videos. Looking forward to much more AA content.

[@AdventureArchives]

That is awesome!

[@dwaynerobinson7629]

@@AdventureArchives I have always wanted to hike to that fall but my health no longer allows it. Diabetes Too many threats to my feet now. Definitely can't do my life long wish, the AT. So I'm living vicariously through your videos!!!! Lol

[@terrilikens4975]

That's why they call it Virgin. It seems to be born from nothing.

[@jonmoss-blundell2844]

Enjoy my friend

[@lovemihikes]

"I hate being cold so much, but I love winter even more"... this speaks to my soul !!

[@jason_from_canada]

There's something relaxing about a Robby solo hike. Well shot and loved the way you captured all the falls. Well done, enjoyed this! 👍

[@aliciamott1396]

Right on

[@homebrewingpiper6253]

I found AA during the 2020 pandemic and the video was Robby solo hiking in my AO of South Eastern Wisconsin. I thought Robby WAS Adventure Archives! Was wondering who the other guys were when I watched future vids!

[@accidentalhiker3069]

Don’t for get his supply of peanut butter sandwiches.

[@metaforically]

They are just so much better!!!

[@kezbot2]

Yes the slo mo waterfall shots with snow were breathtaking! @Jason Bourgeois 😍😁

[@stavio12]

If it wasn't for you Robbie doing these solo hikes, we'd only get ONE episode a month. Cheers for Robbie's solo hikes, Timberline still my favourite.

[@Kishykat]

That is how I found AA! I watched Robbie's Timberline hike and I was hooked.

[@stavio12]

@@Kishykat Same here, it was in my recommend a couple of years ago. I gave it a shot, and was hooked.

[@MsPennay1]

savage gulf was awesome too. seem like Robby get waterfall solos😍

[@williambeck6364]

I've probably watched Timberline 6-8 times. Always enjoyable!!!!

[@stavio12]

@@williambeck6364 Yeah I keep watching Timberline a few times too. The scenery is just breathtaking.

[@vvCruzCruz-nw7fi]

Watching u alone is spectacular 😮👏👏👏💯💯💯‼️‼️‼️

[@trtlduv07]

For real! It's awesome! His solo backpacking trips are always great!

[@bknwuzheer1]

the full episodes feel like a full adventure-poetic narration and lots of perspectives and playful banter the Robby episodes feel like a break from the chaos of life; just hanging out with a dude for an hour or two

[@sean4661]

To whoever edits (sound too) your videos...I say BRAVO! BRAVO Sir!

[@trtlduv07]

Right? I believe it's mostly Robby! He does a lot of the editing and music! He's amazing! :)

[@DoYerBest]

You're film making talent is so strong, the best in the genre on youtube, in my opinion

[@sharondavis8003]

Robby hiking in the snowy cold 🥶. 😉

[@sanwar1]

Man, some killer shots in this one. You really captured the beauty of the falling snow and all the waterfalls. I love all AA videos, but solo Robby hikes are definitely my favorite. There is always such zippiness to these videos. You interject at all the right time with your commentary and make it seem like you are talking to the each viewer individually.

[@agilegold]

I always want to spend some time with Robby in person after watching a Robby solo hike.

[@timlawson4314]

This was my first backpacking trip in 1980.

[@tamikawilliams5688]

Oh my God the waterfall and cave... my goodness

[@amynelson9362]

Robby enjoys eating more than anyone I've ever seen! :)

[@zachcherry8221]

El Tapatio FTW!! Great choice!!

[@andyleo8418]

If you guys added the bushcrafting aspect to your videos, you would gain so much subs. Making camp, building a fire, cooking food and breaking camp. People love seeing that!

[@TXGranny2]

Robby: "mmm that's good, maybe I'm just hungry" 😂 I don't know why I love watching his reaction after trying something new for the first time. Guess just waiting for that knee slap. Loved the solo video!❤️

[@feloniusmonk83]

I'm 46 seconds in and just so happy to be on a trip with robby

[@Outdoors49Man]

Robby, you really shine in those solo hikes. You do it so skillfully that I almost forget that you're walking at least twice as far as we see. Each time we see you walking, we know that you've had to set up the camera. A hint for using that purifying straw: Scoop up a big cup of water and drink it standing up. No need to lie down prone.

[@TheWillRogers]

If you want more impressive waterfalls. Next time you wander into Oregon, head to Silver Falls State Park and do the Trail of Ten Falls National Recreation Trail. You gotta come in late fall through spring though so there's enough water to make these massive waterfalls shine and to avoid the massive crowds at the big falls.

[@patriciamoak2042]

I love Silver Falls State Park and the Trail of Ten Falls! The falls in the Columbia River Gorge are worth mentioning. My fave hike is Multnomah Falls to Wakheena Falls.

[@BDawg-hy7pl]

This is probably the best solo Robby video. Ones where it’s winter are a lot more enjoyable than seeing Robby be uncomfortable in scorching heat

[@trtlduv07]

RIGHT? Love his solo trips so much! Lol agreed! Poor overheated Robby haah

[@BDawg-hy7pl]

@ you’re kinda bad! But like in a good way!

[@fumibad]

Was NOT expecting the Action Button video! Amazing crossover!

[@AJKPenguin]

The slow motion snow is perfect, especially with all of these Falls! And the morning exit of the tent, WOW!

[@HouseCatB]

I swear Robby posts a solo hike JUST IN TIME every time!! Was just craving a good AA video and boom, this one came thru. Great work on the cinematography and bringing just enough food Robby 💜

[@terrilikens4975]

You're in my country now. Cold weather is definitely the time to hit this place. It keeps the crowds at bay.

[@ds3333]

I am glad you haven't run into any creatures or crazies while alone, because I enjoy your solo videos very much. Stay safe and armed. Also, take a personal locator beacon with you so you can be located if needed. A SAT phone is helpful if possible. You do beautiful filming.

[@trailhooks8753]

Robby, you gotta be cold on that Klymit Static V pad. I could be wrong, but I think that pad has an R-value of only 1.3 or something like that. I’ve seen you tough it out in colder temperatures, so you are definitely getting by somehow. Maybe using that accordion pad underneath? Don’t want you freezing out there on a solo now.

[@StuartDonald]

I was just Jonesing for a new episode. Tennessee is where I really fell in love with backpacking. Big South Fork, Burgess Falls, Fall Creek Falls, the Smokies... I've never heard of Virgin Falls but it's on the list now.

[@MaganaVentures]

I have never done a solo hiking video but watching Robby really motivates me to try it out! Seems like a pleasant time getting out there and experience a hike by yourself! Love your channel guys! You guys motivate me and inspire me to keep putting out my own fishing and hiking videos! My content is not as good as your guy's but I enjoy the process! Cheers fellas!

[@tamikawilliams5688]

Oh man the Big Branch Falls waterfall with the slow snow falling🐱 that shot was just magnificent Robbie great job!

[@fumibad]

I got shivers!

[@Takedashot]

By far my favorite hiking group in the world hopefully I catch these guys on the trails to come 👌🏾👌🏾🥾🌊🏔🏔

[@tamikawilliams5688]

...Also you guys are very resilient. Yell are so healthy when you do get sick you heal quickly😷😇

[@WannaKamaka]

Robby solo hikes are my fave. I especially like watching which meals he eats. Lol.

[@trtlduv07]

100% agree! He has such an appreciation for everything in life! :)

[@marshayame]

Wow I was not expecting that! Virgin Falls is stunning especially with the icicles running down the walls, really spectacular.

[@wandering.dr3amer]

I feel like your excitement here is close to the feel of Timberline! I've now watched this several times - and this probably won't be the last 😂

[@PSBFOTO]

Great episode and can’t tell you how many hours I’ve binged on your content since my father passed away in March. Thanks to you and the crew!!

[@aizeralisharief4394]

i lost out on a lot of adventures, i was addicted to your videos for years and months ago i got caught up with my own..i just remembered the channel and started searching asap! upset i lost you guys for 6 good months, but i'm back.

[@jamesshackleford1401]

This crew is always fun to watch.

[@lesliedykstra4014]

I have seen all your videos but somehow missed this one, glad it came up, beautifully shot. I have to say the slow motion of the waterfall with the snow falling that first day was the most breath taking piece in all you videos in my opinion, gorgeous.

[@moonmad7]

Truly excellent video making and music on this one. Loved the scenes with the snow falling.

[@trtlduv07]

One of my fav solo Robby videos! 😍So epic in the snow!❄

[@bloorazzberries]

Seeing the first falls in the falling snow was magical! What a cool area and it's now on my radar, thank you

[@GhostTeamx]

fall creek falls is pretty good

[@johnvanderhulst4778]

Thank you Robby, greetings from the Netherlands.

[@sharondavis8003]

Love the music, Robby. Especially the song when you revisit the first waterfall. Great job! 👍🏻❤️😎

[@MiguelTheFarmer]

Hey Robby. Really appreciate the effort you put into the video :)

[@joankline343]

Love the video and mountain top views Robby! You definitely know how to make a hike entertaining and enjoyable. Haha but a fire 🔥 and the boys, with your delightful meals would be a plus and entertaining. I'd love to see you hike the area again together with the leaves 🍃 on the trees 🌳 😉 Hope you all get to feeling better soon. 🙏🤩 Take care & God Bless 💖

[@rickminer7528]

Ahhhh, a solo hike. Thanks Rob!

[@rickminer7528]

Robby, this is the most relaxed I’ve seen you. Great solo outing. Thanks for posting this.

[@aceface3333]

Absolutely stunning scenery in this one! And Robby's eating so well! Thanks for another great video!

[@tamikawilliams5688]

🌟Amazing wate🏞🌊💧🌊rfall shots as always. Just spectacular 🌟

[@janetshepherd9062]

What a great and beautiful trip. Love so much that you love so much sharing with your buds. And that you do share with us! 😂😊

[@natlovell122]

Beautiful video Robby! Love your energy and I share your same joy of being alone in the woods. The quiet doesn’t scare me, it fuels my soul. Appreciate another great AA production and Happy Trails!

[@davidbryndal1429]

Great Video Robbie, thank you for going here, I used to take my son here when it was hardly blazed or known since it was on property owned by Bridgestone Firestone Company. The marvel of the area is that the water flows out of sandstone and limestone caves and back into sinks in the ground immediately. The falls have official campsites now and is a managed area, but used to just be a random "ewok village" of campsites at different levels around the falls and valley. Still looks as beautiful as it did 20+ years ago.

[@stantalley8024]

I think Robby should do more solos 🤟

[@markwesthoff1256]

Wish you guy's would do a blog on a threw hike of the A.T all 4 of you a new 30 minute blog everyday for 6 or 7 months. OMG it would be epic! Love you guy's

[@thebrizzy]

I was there last week. Beautiful area.

[@four27eight88]

Damn so majestic in winter the waters fallin winter wonderland

[@itmissionca2178]

Another beautiful video worth watch again. Thank you!

[@timlawson4314]

The large cave you went into, was used in the 1993 Live Action Jungle Book movie.

[@margaretleehightower3073]

Absolutely MAGNIFICENT….every single bit of the nature…and the film of this….all you did in the Way you did..THANK YOU!!!!'! Music too…..Mighty fine 👏💜😊👏👏👏👏👏

[@christianarogers4070]

it is so awesome to see you so close to home. you guys go to some of the most incredible places in the country and somehow you make it out to little ol nowhere and still enjoy it. i love it!

[@tracker5849]

THANK YOU for the beautiful adventure!! Some of us are chained to Stix n brix..or in some cases concrete trails wheelchair accessible. We live thru your adventures. To us you tube us the greatest invention. We can see the beautiful world thru your eyes. Your work is appreciated

[@kidkenosha2790]

Goodness, I applaud you going it alone.👏 I'm always looking out for Sasquatches hiding in the bushes. It was cute too, how you ate yourself 🥱to sleep 😴.

[@hichaelmartline]

Whenever/if you ever come back here, you have to see a sunset at Welch's Point. It's just a couple miles from the trail head, 0.1mile "trail" to the point, & one of the best sunset views in Middle Tennessee.

[@dayhikedave]

Well done. You captured so many beautiful scenes and pics. Thanks for creating. Best youtube channel around!!!

[@GeektheCreep]

I truly thought that at 32:51 when you had the overlay for Virgin Falls, that it would just be a slow-mo shot of Thomas tripping on the trail. :P

[@godirraharridog]

Proper winter camping. Nice.

[@TS-ps3dt]

As always you bring the fun of the every day, the helter-skelter of life, and the chaos of getting ready for the adventure. We find it entertaining that we now know how much you eat and find it funny that you sometimes don't think you bring enough food. I pack my food then bring one more. You take us on real journies and that is what we enjoy about your videos. The real fun, real-life part of these adventures. Thank you.

[@ashieme2009]

This is my neck of the woods. I'm fortunate to get to visit often. I grew up in Big South Fork and this region is always my favorite. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!! Might run into yall next time you're around. Safe travels and happy hiking!

[@PhilipAusWien]

What a pleasure to watch

[@MsPennay1]

love a Robbie solo hike😊. robby get ya a sawyer squeeze for your solo trips

[@suzettelang4374]

Beautiful falls with the icicles❤️

[@MomLife-wb3qr]

You should post a list of the awesome snacks😁

[@gud2go50]

My kind of backpacking trip! 👍 As usual, well done.😊

[@d-vision2426]

Your videos are so relaxing. Solo is the way to go.

[@milesandhikes]

Well, it may be a shame that the rest of the gang could not make it. But....I gotta say, I do love me some solo Robby hikes! Your though process and comments along the way are priceless! What a gorgeous place! your filming and editing is beyond perfection :)

[@KevinMisiuda]

My buddy just told me about this place last night, excellent timing 😉

[@gud2go50]

I get the impression you really wanted the other guys to be there with you! I could be mistaken!😂😂😂

[@bobtronic73]

What a beautiful trail, Robyy You really enjoyed that.

[@reaganlegrand6216]

So funny, I got my life straw out at sheep cave when I hiked it too!😂

[@aliciamott1396]

I’m going to be watching this over and over, brilliant camera work c , it’s like watching a movie and y’all’s music makes my tv speakers do things beautifully that it never does with other videos? And yes to WHITE NOISE !!!I 🍄

[@Mike_A_]

Wow you made this very enjoyable to watch. Doubling back for camera shots plus the awesome music. Very well done!

[@travelswithtrekkers1326]

What a beautiful place! That shot of the snow falling through the trees in the sun convinced me that we need to get out to Tennessee!!

[@zachcherry8221]

Heck yeah!! My neck of the woods! This was my very first hike in middle Tennessee 20 years ago! Hidden treasure.

[@brycewalburn3926]

This looks like an ideal winter trip. The beauty of fresh snowfall, but not enough to make the hiking difficult.

[@lisalooney2681]

Awesome scenery you guys capture. Ive been checking out all of your videos, & they're amazing!! I love to see it when you all reunite after separating on your hikes and journeys. Thanks for all if your shares! I love your Channel! Keep on keeping on! Oh, btw, I'm in South Carolina, but half raised in NC visiting family. I love the Appalachian Mountains, it does have that rainforest feeling that tall mentioned. I love it up there. My Son live in San Francisco for over a decade, and I've traveled from one side to the other & up & down as ya'll have, it's very special Everywhere..I'm not able to hike anymore, but i loved it, too. Take care! Be safe! God's Speed Only!

[@hikesome]

A great new adventure! Sad that you guys couldn't do it together but honestly I must say I enjoy the time alone (ok together with my dog) on the trail as well. And yeah, driving through snow isn't fun at all, but hiking through it at least looks cool in the video ;) Stay safe out there. Best wishes, Mario

[@lesliew87]

Thanks for this episode! Tennessee does have many amazing waterfalls (and caves- though make sure they are open because we do have problems with White Nose Syndrome) Our natural areas are beautiful ❤️

[@terizumbusch8408]

Just an absolutely wonderful time walking through woods. I would have loved to have seen and the waterfalls are glorious. I live in Portland Oregon so multiple myfalls is pretty impressive but these waterfalls and the icicles. And your love of the beauty is amazing so fun time I can with you through this forest. Thank you God bless

[@DanielSpiegel]

Fantastic! Wish I was there!

[@Timotimo101]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. As a native Tennessean I've hiked to Virgin Falls several times. It's also a favorite of mine and, yes, Tennessee has over 874 waterfalls according to TN Landforms! One thing that is unique and intriguing about Virgin Falls is that the water bursts out of a stream from the ground and then within a few feet it plunges over the cliff ... only to disappear underground immediately after the falls ... which is quite unusual. I don't know how far the water goes in the underground state before it appears above ground again. Love your videos!

[@davidschmude]

Something we do with that MH Breakfast Skillet that you can try sometime is make breakfast burritos. A tortilla shell and some taco sauce …… yummy, yummy.

[@lindastamp3448]

This winter hike is so inspiring, thank you!

[@rosesmith6208]

so many pretty falls, and hollies too. snow on the laurels are pretty too, to cold for me I am a wimp. i like being warm (not hot) and like to get wet too. only if warm. I really enjoy your solos but worry that you might end up in trouble with no one to help you. ever consider getting a nice big dog like a doberman perhaps? lol, it might be easier to carry a taser and a screamer, I carry a screamer when i hike if someone bothers me I press a button and that thing goes off it is so loud I want to run, lol, plus a loud whistle, eventually a dog.

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Great job Robby! Terrific call to go in winter. You avoid crowds and rattlesnakes. Check out adjacent Lost Creek Cave (huge entrance, no gear required) when you bring the guys back. It's worth the detour.

[@squirrelcovers6340]

Excellent. I love your solo trips.

[@jacquelinegonzalez3571]

These shots of the snow, sun, waterfalls!! So freaking gorgeous! 😍 ✨️

[@rondawilson9746]

Absolutely beautiful video. Great work Robbie

[@jabba682]

I enjoy seeing what you eat post hike

[@wendysuperfan1014]

Thanks Robby

[@caroljohannes-toenges790]

You guys are the best salvation to work overload and escaping the brutal everyday news!❤️‍🔥Thank you! My husband is retired and considered handicapped ( yet he still gets out and cuts our lawn ,cane in one hand , push mower in the other)… he watches you guys all the time… now I cannot get enough either (after a 10 hour day on my feet)… first thing I put on to relax is Adventure Archives! It’s been a very long time since we hike our favorite parks 🍄‍🟫🍄🍄‍🟫🍁🍀🍄🦉thank you❤️