Appalachian Trail/Whitetop Overnighter/Mt. Rogers NRA

Join me on a solo overnight backpacking trip to the second highest peak in Virginia.

[@TheWanderingWulfs]

Great views on this one, Jim! Looks like you had a great day, weatherwise. Cooking with Coke Zero would be interesting. 😆 Glad you found water. Your campsite was so nice and cozy.

[@outdoorstours]

So nice upload, beautiful area there , just great for hiking, awesome presentation, thanks for sharing dear. All the best to you. Have a wonderful day and see you next time again. Many Greetings from Germany ♥ Like 159

[@JimHayesHiking]

Well thank you very much!

[@Packsalot]

Nice trip. Looked for like green top mountain. Good thing it was not vomit ridge! Sorry you were not feeling well. Awesome views all around up there. Coke anything should be good! Nice that the spring was flowing. Nice views from your campsite. Great choice. Awesome trip. Have a great day.

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yeah everything was really nice and green.I didn't vomit on this trip but did get bad sick later on and was down and out for over a week. The views are hard to beat from up there and i love the place kinda like you love the Unitas I guess. Lol,no CZ flavored potatoes as the spring was flowing great as it usually is. Thanks my friend,have a great weekend!

[@flynorthprod]

I never get tired of seeing those amazing views. I'm glad you take the time to create these videos. Keep up the great work, Jim. 👍👍

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thank you so very much my friend,that means a great deal to me! I hope all is well with you.

[@BrantHikes]

My favorite mountain 👍👍

[@JimHayesHiking]

Mine too!

[@Bextasy423]

What an awesome trip. Thanks for bringing us along!

[@JimHayesHiking]

Well,thanks for coming along with me!

[@maxdexpeditions]

Im glad you stuck with it and you ended fine, I can see why its your favorite spot. The views are gorgeous! Beautiful campsite. Another amazing hike on the books! Have a blessed Sunday. ❤

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks a bunch for your kind comments! You have a blessed Sunday and also a blessed week ahead!

[@MinuteontheMountain]

Beautiful views and great camping spot. Well done, Jim.

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thank you John.Have a blessed week ahead my friend.

[@agesadventures]

I love the fluffy clouds in the sky! It's so beautiful up there😍 I understand why this is one of your favourite places. Getting sick on the trail and you kept going...you really do love it up there😁 The beautiful sound of flowing water😀 Glad the spring was flowing for you! Great trail! I hope you feel 100% soon! Have a great weekend, Jim😊 At least what's left of it.

[@JimHayesHiking]

I am just now starting to feel better after 9 days. Thanks my friend!

[@agesadventures]

@@JimHayesHiking yikes! That's a long time to feel ill ☹️ Glad you're on the upswing!

[@JenniferLupine]

Awesome views all around! Fun to see so far and all the fresh green trees and grass. I con just imagine the fresh air! Good that you could keep going even though you felt bad. You're getting out for overnighters on a regular basis- I wish I was too- nice way to spend an evening by the fire! :) Jen

[@JimHayesHiking]

This was my 6th one for the year and i hope to get about 8-10 more before the end of the year. I hope you can get out on some of your own soon. Thanks Jen!

[@kenwbrenner]

Hi Jim. Per another video's comments, am writing an email to offer more detailed comments. This was a very relaxing and enjoyable video. I've hiked by this area many times and never get tired of the views from Buzzard Rock. Sorry you got sick, hope you are much better. God Bless!

[@JimHayesHiking]

It's a beautiful area for sure! Thanks Ken.

[@paddle_hike]

Great overnight hike Jim! Great views and camp. Can't wait to camp again. Take care

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks Alex! Have a great week my friend.

[@ervinslens]

Breathtaking panoramic views, what a place.

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks my friend and thanks for stopping by!

[@IceBearHalfwayPoint]

Those views are unmatchable!! 😍 It's awesome that you have a 5 over 5,000 peaks patch! I've done 2 of those peaks now. Maybe someday I can touch the other 3. Never grow up! 😄 Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional, my friend! I hope you're doing alright. Coke flavored mashed potatoes aren't gonna help you feel any better. Get well soon! 😁💚👊

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yep,those views from there are very hard to beat. I hope you do get to touch the remaining three. I actually got worse and worse which is rare for me since I hardly ever get sick and up until yesterday I was pretty much bedridden but am feeling alot better today. I was glad the spring was flowing good and I didn't have to settle for coke flavored taters,lol! Thanks Ice Bear! Have a great week ahead!

[@rialolong]

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[@JimHayesHiking]

Thank you!

[@HikeCamp]

Beautiful weather for this one Jim... I bet no one knows those mountains like you do my friend...

[@JimHayesHiking]

I know a few of them,lol. Thanks Max!

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Loved seeing your overnight trek - The Mt Rogers area is such a beautiful area! We hope to do some backpacking there in the Fall!

[@JimHayesHiking]

There's tons of backpacking to be had there. Thanks as always!

[@wendingourway]

One can never really tire of them amazing views!! Can't beat fresh spring water!! Does one need to reserve a campsite for up there? Great that you did have your fire! Keeping my finger crossed that I can get out for a least one couple day camping trip this year...but guess we'll see. Always enjoy your adventures!

[@JimHayesHiking]

I never do tire of them. That spring is always flowing. There are no reservations for camping. I hope you can get out this year my friend. Thanks!

[@hikesome]

Epic adventure Jim!

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thank you!

[@NatureAndOther]

Nice hike and camp with a view. Hope you feel much better Jim ❤👍

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thank you Roni!

[@JeffMeadowsOutdoors]

Whitetop and Buzzard Rocks are special. I have to go there at least a couple of times per year. This week I finally did twin pinnacles on Haw Orchard Mtn. I had always skipped it to do the Wilburn Ridge trails. Thanks for sharing Jim.

[@JimHayesHiking]

How'd you like the pinnacles?

[@JeffMeadowsOutdoors]

@@JimHayesHiking It was a nice hike. I enjoyed seeing the the view from the opposite direction. Those small twisted trees were cool to walk through too.

[@UncleJoeHikes]

I know what you mean about almost turning back. I almost did the same hiking up a creek draw on my hike yesterday. Stuck with it and felt much better up the ridge, thank goodness. It must be this heat bubble we’re in but it seems like we never paid no mind to the heat when we were kids. White Top looks awesome! Kinda like Little Hump and Big Hump up on Roan.

[@JimHayesHiking]

Well,I got home and gradually got worse and was down and out for over a week so I have no idea what got hold of me.Whitetop is an amazing place for sure. Thanks Joe!

[@UncleJoeHikes]

@@JimHayesHiking Oh wow! Sounds like it was more than just "the heat." Glad you're doing better!

[@cachemacstrailtime]

Sorry, you weren't feeling well. Nothing better than great views to make things a little better. Take care!

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks my friend!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Great video Jim! Awesome views up there.

[@JimHayesHiking]

Thanks Tom! I hope you're doing well my friend.

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@JimHayesHiking Actually just had a Total hip replacement in right hip Thursday. All went well & now the rehabilitation to get back out hiking. All is good. 👍

[@JimHayesHiking]

@@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD my right hip is pretty much shot so I guess I kinda know how you feel (or felt) glad it went well!

[@kerrywoolbright5716]

Did 5.5 in 92F and about died. Thinking of hiking nekkid the rest of the summer.

[@JimHayesHiking]

I was sick for ten days it wasn't the heat but something got hold of me.

[@kerrywoolbright5716]

@@JimHayesHiking hope you are better now. I was hydrated but I sweat like a prostitute in Sunday School.

[@danielbumbalo8706]

Are there any campsites near Buzzard Rock?

[@JimHayesHiking]

Yeah,you can camp near Buzzard Rock.