Back on the Florida Trail! | Florida Trail Day 57

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

So good to see you back on the Florida trail. And, so happy that James is there with you! He knocked out 30 miles on his first day back on trail…amazing‼️

[@kellyhays23]

He’s a beast!

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

@@kellyhays23 can I go hikeing with you let me know

[@A-K_Rambler]

Trail Magic!

[@icebladefilms7363]

Glad to see you back on the Florida trail Kelly! You got this, we all are rooting for you! Will you ever do a video to explain what was the previous safety issue was?

[@jonnyboom5993]

She is more safe hiking with just her boyfriend than with 20 people. Thru hikers know the safety issue. Day hikers who watch her channel and arent on thru hikers forums dont need to know. Dont question or she'll turn the comments off.

[@jonnyboom5993]

@S. M. She turned off the comments in the video prior to this one. People commented concerns that she should tell the safety issue so prospective would know. She said she would not tell on this platform and thru hikers know anyway.

[@sandrap3047]

Good luck you guys! Glad James is finishing the trail with you! He's a keeper! :)

[@christinashepard8787]

Love seeing you but so happy to see James and you hiking together

[@StoicDivinity]

Shout out to my favorite hiking couple! Y'all are perfect for one another. God bless! 🙏🏽😄

[@larrypeake7632]

Kelly, good to have you back on the Florida Trail. Great to see James again!!! Why doesn't it shock me his first hike of the year and he puts in a 30 miler.

[@diamondbackking4141]

I'm so happy to see you back on the Florida Trail & with James too ! Wow James ! 30 miles your first day ! Over several decades I've had several live & work on Eglin ....I think 25k square miles or more...lots of herps too. I'm a bit partial to the Eastern Diamondback. Can't wait to see tomorrow !!!

[@jasonjones5213]

Good to see you back on trail, good to see James too.

[@tonyabrowninghikes]

I am so happy you was able to get back to the trail. Looking forward to watching you finish with James!

[@vadaboy]

You guys are awesome together. It was wonderful to see both back on trail. Hold on to your memories.

[@sandythiessen9375]

Yay!!!! Back in the Florida Trail. Love the adventure and Eglin is a great section

[@melissasims9550]

Yay!! So happy you're back to finish with James!! I learned something interesting, because of you, when visiting my in-laws for Easter. When exploring their property near Brooksville, my husband actually found FL trail markers and then my daughter spotted the orange blazes on poles! They've lived there over 20 yrs and we hadn't realized the trail practically goes through their backyard! 😁 Thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@813kengarcia]

Welcome back and I'm looking forward to seeing you finish it up down here. Way to crush it James!

[@vickifg13]

James is the man🎉🎉🎉first day on trail and hiker’s 30 miles way to go🎉🎉🎉 you all stay safe and Happy Hiking ⛺️🥾🥾💞

[@patriciabush7082]

You missed the Pine Log trail section between hwy 77 and hwy 79.

[@user-David-Alan]

Can't believe I was number one in viewing your video. Hope you guys are doing well and having fun. Take care and stay well. Really like the wildlife footage.

[@nellers31]

We drove past that section the other week and I was thinking of you. I kept a look out for other hikers and only saw one.... But I geeked out. Lol

[@johnsoutdooradventures3293]

James!!!!! Good to see y'all together again! 🤗

[@philipyoho8115]

Hi Kelly! I'm a new subscriber, but I did follow several of your videos last year while you were on the PCT. My friends Jonah and his wife Courtney were on trail about the same time, so I followed a few different thru hikers. Anyway, good luck on your Florida Trail. Looks like you are off to a good start after your break. Earlier this year I was driving through Jullian after doing a day hike and picked up James Hoher (Jupiter Hikes). He had just finished a few days on trail (not sure which one), so I drove him to San Diego to get his car. I learned he had the FKT for the Florida Trail. I think 28 days and 10 hours. Pretty impressive! Anyway, congrats on your getting back out there. Gook luck on your finish!

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

I've hiked that portion of the trail a few times

[@robmechanic]

Quite the tracks you showed! Beautiful nature!❤

[@grahames9228]

Welcome back James.

[@bevgipson1959]

Glad to see you back in Florida!

[@ScottAHatfieldJr]

Happy to see you both back out on trail! Stay safe out there!

[@TrailoFire]

This is the parts of Florida I loved when I lived there, but sadly I never hiked the Florida trail. Someday I hope to do the whole trail, Lord willing. Happy Trails, thanks for sharing

[@florida-alaskasummer22driv62]

Wow, I never knew blackberries could grow that close to the ground. I’ve noticed them on larger stalks, usually in a mass. Still enjoying your nature shots. We’re kindred spirits in that way. Thanks for coming back and finishing. 👏 Good luck with the hip.

[@jpascaln]

James!!! Woo woo!!! good to see you dude!!!

[@brienburke4382]

I saw the ducks 😂. Thank you James. Too funny. “Really “. 😂🤣😂

[@blacklab08022]

Glad to see you back on the trail again! How are the ticks down there? Stay safe!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Can you please share any lessons that may help other hikers regarding the safety reason you had to get off trail.

[@kellyhays23]

I have nothing to share right now that would help anyone else. This was a personal issue

[@Self_Proppelled]

Love the sun glasses

[@chrissaunders8284]

I'm so happy for you!

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

I have hip pain it comes and goes it drives me insane

[@jamesrowell5603]

Great video as always, keep up the great hiking 🥾🚶

[@buddygrant8310]

Happiest trails!🎉

[@bhclark6128]

Welcome back to Florida!

[@jamesadams2334]

You guys just rocked it! I can't believe James did 30 his first day out. Good to see him again too. Hike strong, Hike safe. geek

[@DeRocco21]

glad your back!

[@MrWeusi]

Glad your man is with you to help you finish the rest of the trail.

[@marlowemayhem3230]

As if she needs a man to finish the trail.

[@RickINFJ]

I lost it at 8:24 😂 Quack! You think the AT section hike irritated your hip? (terrain change) Wow guys, insanely impressive day. 1st hike of the year and James didn't even flinch. Rock on you two! ✌️

[@OakleyOriginals]

Well done you two!

[@f8hiking104]

You skipped pine log, and Lafayette creek. It's so much better if you don't take the high water route. Stop and see lil cub at lil cubs place on the trail in Crestview. Glad you made it back to finish. Lot's of good trail left ahead. Slow it down a little and enjoy the trail. Happy hiking

[@cribbage]

Crazy how expensive mickey d's has gotten. Glad James had a great first day hiking this year and on the FT!

[@janetwheeler4210]

Yeah 👍 great job 👍

[@wendypelaez9305]

Ah, sweet James!!!

[@hannahc3349]

Yay! 🎉

[@madratter]

Dang... James from couch to 30 miles no problem. Even with a day pack that's a long day👣

[@johndavid3132]

Wild boar are unpredictable! When you run into them use caution.🤨🐗

[@randybeeson3424]

Good to see you back. It's not the AT but hey, they all have their own character.

[@charlesb4267]

Is that one of those rare milk chocolate trail bunnies by any chance ? 😀

[@wendypelaez9305]

Those little boars never bother us. We’ve seen them on trail and they are so scared of us.

[@robertl6819]

It really is crazy how much it cost to eat at McDonald's! Glad to see you're out having fun and finishing the trail, be safe!

[@rangerinthewoods]

Finish strong, Kelly. I heard that quack from Toasty. Just go ahead and honk back.

[@ericjanssen3335]

Kelly’s favorite statement…we’re running a little late. 🤣🤣

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

The frog is like excuse me I'm working right now trying to get my meal

[@SupTim1]

Was someone creeping on you? Stay safe!

[@deannefalise2784]

James is probably just thankful he doesn't have to hike through swamp!

[@overcomeinone8371]

I like your Bret "the hitman" Hart sunglasses.

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

What up Kelly

[@musingwithreba9667]

30 miles for a first day is crazy! How was James feeling the next morning? I'd be feeling like a truck ran over me, but I'm quite a lot older than y'all! Good job!

[@kellyhays23]

He was unfazed! Haha dude can hike! Haha

[@florida-alaskasummer22driv62]

I’m also an older guy. I think I could do 30 in a day on flat ground, with tons of daylight (maybe.) But, it would probably take me down for days. Having said that, when I was younger, I never tried more than 20. It’s fun to watch you guys, and you motivate me to stretch more miles. Right now, I walk 7 miles on most days, but soon I’ll try a longer one.

[@bernielamont825]

I don't know about you all but I noticed some PED's in that bag back at the van (Aleve, Motrin) that should take care of any pain! But still, 30 miles on the first day WOW.

[@bernielamont825]

@@ElephantProtectors I was just joking about all the pain relief pills in the bag

[@bernielamont825]

@@ElephantProtectors No problem

[@davescafe9]

So good to hear a James' "quack"! Need more please

[@eriklloyd4834]

Hope you enjoy your decades long vacation. Cheese Whiz

[@garyfreeze1953]

James looked back sheepishly wondering if he was going to get reprimanded for doing the "Duck" again! He does a good "Duck". Also, 30 miles for a first hike of the year, that is good!

[@nicholasbalius2867]

nice area you really stay with it enjoy watching ,have fun !

[@cwesley2005]

In all honesty the florida trail looks terrible. Traffic and ants holy crap!

[@johndonahue4777]

The French fries looked good. After thirty miles you burned all that food up on the trail. I also would eat it. Pretty tired of miso soup right now. Florida trail appears to be just sides of the roads. It's shameful.

[@kovenant7]

That was some clean looking water. Florida is awesome definitely has a homie side to it and that's a good thing. I would have to have a bowie knife with me for hogs around there they can be bad.

[@603storm]

UGH, more road walks.....

[@dr.challis808]

Will you marry me Kelly hays😏🌹

[@hindsfeetonhighplaces]

Really looking forward to watching the Eglin AFB section (I assume tomorrow?) That's the only section I've done (so far) as I was able to knock it out while working on base the last few years.