Backpacking Red River Gorge in the Fall - Daniel Boone National Forest

[@tonymay19671]

Camping up on Hanson's point is awesome. Watching sunrise/sunset is highly recommended. And of course Miguel's Pizza. Great video. You seem pretty comfortable doing the videos. And your end product reflects it.

[@BryceNewbold]

i didnt get to enjoy miguels pizza this time! next time for sure! And thank you so much. It took some time to get comfortable making videos but i've gotten better over the years. Just being myself is the key i've found 👍

[@Mason-dk4rs]

I think I’m going to grow out my soul patch and start filming! Thanks for the motivation!

[@BryceNewbold]

Do it!! 👽

[@theworldaccordingtogoat4482]

Nice trip. Love RRG. I think that tree was a paw paw tree. I found a bunch down there last time we went. You just missed the fruit by a few weeks. Never had it my self. Good to see the wifey out. 20% of the time it rains 75% of the time.

[@BryceNewbold]

Someone else said it may be a paw paw.. 👍 haha thanks man.. 20% of the time it rains 100% of the time for us. 😂

[@MuslimGuyProductions]

Hey Bryce. Nice vids. Always nice to see outdoors/backpacking KZbinrs from Columbus. If I could recommend one thing, you might want to consider adding more background music to your longer videos. I think it would really help.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks man. I actually will be adding more music now that i've signed up for a royalty free music site. thanks for the comment 👍👍

[@sonnyboywannabe]

RRG is one of the best around (second to Sods). Great for car camping, backpacking, climbing, or UL. Glad you finally made it there. It should be a standard for any Ohio hiker.

[@BryceNewbold]

I agree.. cant wait to go back again!

[@AJKPenguin]

Hear hear!

[@JohndaCantrell]

Love the videos when your wife joins you, she’s a trooper!!

[@pulitz09]

Great video! I was there at the same time starting at the same parking lot but about two hours later. It was my first time there as well, and will definitely be back. I was so glad the weather on Saturday and Sunday turned about great! Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@BryceNewbold]

Oh yea the weather was perfect that weekend! small world!

[@cgriggsiv]

Awesome video and you have amenities so this time you don't have Ultra ultralight backpacks and Red River Gorge is very beautiful although I've never gotten a chance to go there myself I just watch people with your videos like you and it's awesome to see that you are taking your wife more. Very interesting that every time you were here 20% rain you get dumped on but definitely understandable and how you explained it bad luck on the 20%. Again awesome video great to see you taking your wife and Beautiful morning views and night views

[@BryceNewbold]

thanks CG! It was a great trip! Take care brother

[@AJKPenguin]

Go to Kentucky! You won't be disappointed.

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Great trip. Grays Arch and Hansons Point is always a must see. I’ve been going to RRG since High School. There’s a lot of camping on Koomer Ridge and Buck trail. Its just in sneaky areas. Lol. You did a great job on the video. Always love seeing videos of the Red River Gorge. Please give me a shout next time your around. Love to show you some other stuff.

[@BryceNewbold]

I found one site on buck but it was taken. I'll definitely get at you next time im going to the gorge. I would love to have someone show me the area.! thanks JAson

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Bryce Newbold definitely. I’d love to show you some cool stuff.

[@Woopew]

spring and autumn is always the best time to be in the woods :)

[@commonsensecamper]

Nice trip.....thanks for sharing. Love that you brought a saw!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks! Oh yea I love saws. Worth the weight

[@kerryhazel9293]

We had the same thought process last weekend. Looked at RRG but went to the Hoosier National Forest, Charles C Deam Wilderness and lucked out on the rain. 4.5 hr vs 6 hr drive really made our choice. Got lucky and followed an unmarked trail to Patton Cave. Thanks for sharing.

[@BryceNewbold]

i figured others would be doing the same ! Thats funny. we looked at hoosier as well, but i was scared it would be too flat for my liking. haha.. Thanks Kerry!

[@kerryhazel9293]

@@BryceNewbold The bridle trails are much flatter than most of the hikes I've seen you do but the spur trail and unmarked are a bit more challenging. Getting to the Cave was a bit of a challenge the way we went in but that was the most elevation gain. Not much water away from the lake. It was busy there too.

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello Bryce, good to see you and Ashley out on the trail once again. I like your free standing tent and I also like the little helpfulness hints that you share with your viewers. You folks take care out there, be safe and have a lot of fun. 🤗

[@JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures]

The gorge is a cool place. Hanson's point and Indian staircase are definitely worth checking out

[@BryceNewbold]

Cant wait to see indian staircase! Planning a trip again soon hopefully

[@JoshHerodOutdoorAdventures]

@@BryceNewbold must hit the stair case in the day and it's got to be dry or you will not make it up. It's a really cool view though

[@ktrigg2]

The internet is killing both of those places

[@AJKPenguin]

ktrigg2 Has it been that busy there in those points of interest? We went to Indian Staircase in July 2017. Traffic was quite low, hardly anyone in a 3-5 mile radius.

[@AJKPenguin]

Also, I think the whole Gorge has been well known to the hiker community since the 1970's-1980's. I have a trail guide from around the era. It's still current, for the vast majority of the landscape. ISBN # will be provided soon.

[@All_Things_Out_Doors]

Very cool trip. Love that place!! Hate those stairs tho, I went sliding down them on my backside (not intentionally lol)

[@BryceNewbold]

oh ouch! Thats a long way down.. haha.. Thanks man! take care

[@racheltweedy1822]

Perfect timing! We were going to do Dolly Sods next weekend, but due to current tap outs :) have decided the RRG may be a better option! We haven't done it either so this was great! Looking at doing Grays arch and camping night 1 at Hansons point. Probably just roaming day 2 to find cool views and a great site, then hiking out day 3. Thanks for the vid!

[@BryceNewbold]

Oh awesome!! Hansons has lots of area to camp but be prepared to share! Lots of day hikers and campers up there! Thanks!

[@WESchuman4]

Did the RRG last year, loved it. I am in Columbus, so it is not far. Did Indian Staircase and it is cool, check it out on your next trip to the RRG. Love the videos. You have done most of the trips I want to do or have done (Z, Wildcat, Vesuvius, Dolly Sods, RRG). Great to be able to watch your videos to get an idea of what to expect. Thanks! Also, on the saws, I agree, they are worth the weight. Tried a few and settled on the Gomboy. It is top notch.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks so much! Im glad you like them. Im planning on buying a Gomboy when my fiskars saw get old and dull.

[@jasonwish-]

Great trip Bryce, glad you finally got to see RRG, especially with the nice weather and leaf color! Need to check out Cloud Splitter and Auxier Ridge next time for sure!

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks jason. It was a nice visit. Helmandollar told me to do auxier as well... ill have to look that up

[@mrdonelsonglhs]

Great video Bryce. Really enjoyed this one. I knew your wife would not fall in that stream ... she's the ultimate ninja stream crosser!! 😎😎👍👍

[@BryceNewbold]

haha! Thanks Fred. She is a ninja indeed! trees are "her thing" haha

[@TimWatsonOutdoors]

Lol!!!! Glad you got to see RRG and try the beef stroganoff. 😂

[@BryceNewbold]

The stroganoff did not disappoint !

[@MylesAway3]

Excellent! Thanks for the video!

[@bradwilliams2495]

I camped in the next parking lot up from Gray's Arch on 11/2. Small world.

[@BryceNewbold]

sure is! great weekend to be out... looking like it will be the last nice one

[@TheBane1979]

I have always camped down at the bottom where the sheltowee intersects with intersects with "rough trail" and its always damp in the morning. I like being next to the water but I need to stop being lazy and just carry water up the hill lol

[@SkinnyGPanda]

Nice, I was there the middle of October to backpack. I loved it. Such great smooth trails and pretty views.

[@BryceNewbold]

I agree.. beautiful trails!

[@lisaallison4371]

The small tree with the giant leaves you showed at the beginning of the video was pawpaw. It's a native species which bears amazingly large and delicious fruit. Pawpaw was cultivated by indigenous peoples and its prime habitat is the Ohio Valley. Thanks so much for your enlightening videos about backpacking in and around Ohio. It's pretty slim pickin's here in the NW part of the state.

[@BryceNewbold]

oh cool!! Thanks so much! and yes NW ohio is slim pickins indeed! luckily i live on the east side!

[@donmatulevich9411]

Cool video and thanks for sharing. It looks like and amazing place. I’m definitely adding that to my list for 2019.

[@Oldsparkey]

The scenery , landscape , video ( what little amount there was ) was nice. I was expecting a reference video of the Red River Gouge to see what it was like.

[@BryceNewbold]

Yea i dont make reference videos. More of just my experience.. Plus this was just a weekend with my wife. I give more info on trails on my solo hikes 👍.

[@danielgolite]

Good video. You had some nice sunshine. Agree that a saw is handy to have, though I do not always take it.

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks! I leave the saw home on specific trips. But if planning on a nice campfire its a must for me!

[@bretthikez6567]

That spaghetti looked good..nice fire dude..

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks brett

[@kindleadventures83]

Nice Hike!! I'll have to try out that Hungarian Goulash. Those Uncrustables are perfect not only for energy, but they can also help kill an appetite fast for those higher mileage hikes when your trying to make good E.T.A's. I like them better than snickers cause they don't melt!! I realized that its great quality time when our "significant others" can share the trail with us. Makes for great memories. Really cool you guys do that. Oh by the way, If you joined the "Cobra Kai", you wouldn"t ever need a saw!! Judo Chops all around!! LOL!!!! Enjoyed the video!! How long has your Klymit lasted?

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks dude. Yea i LOVE uncrustables.. and Cobra kai.. haha!! My klymits are both under a year old. but i have others that i've had for around 2 years, no probs.

[@WESchuman4]

I think Klymit has a lifetime warranty on their pads. (Just an FYI)

[@Quickdraw812]

I live 2 hours away from Red River Gorge. I go there all the time. You must pack water in to the ridge tops there is no water unless you get lucky. Down below the ridges there is water but, now you are faced with bears and wildlife. Just a heads up.

[@hoser7706]

Omg this was perfect!! I am having to abandon a potentially wet Ontario hike and chacing sun south. Looking at exactly this type of trip distance, location and pace. But with my dog. Did you get a map at the centre in Stanton? Any planning tips would be stellar!!! 🤘🏻❤️

[@aaronmauro9025]

Hey man, it's Red. Looks great down there, glad you had a good time. That goulash...Lol

[@BryceNewbold]

Good Ol' Red! good to hear from ya man. Thanks

[@paulygoneoutdoors2958]

Great video. We wanted to do that this year and didn't get the chance. It's on the list next year.. Thanks for sharing

[@BryceNewbold]

very welcome! thank you!

[@Alanguz1]

Nice trip, looks like you guys had fun. Definitely on my places to go list

[@BryceNewbold]

Thanks man... It was a fun one. Its worth the drive for sure!

[@adventuresoffrostbeard4955]

I kinda felt a little dirty after the stroganoff scene. 😂 Great video, as usual!

[@BryceNewbold]

hahah! Thanks man.

[@davef6182]

Yea you can’t trust the mileage on the signs in RRG. The ST from suspension bridge to bisons way says it’s 5 miles but it’s really 7.5.

[@BryceNewbold]

good tip 👍

[@AJKPenguin]

17:58 Majestic #DivineNature Awesome! A birthday gift I somehow missed last November. Better late than never.

[@SpiguyverBackpacking1]

Right on, great trip. I'm looking at heading there in October for the first time. What map did you use? I don't know why I haven't in the past, but I threw you a subscribe, gets you one closer to that 10K milestone!!! Congrats!

[@BryceNewbold]

nice! i'd like to go back sometime, it is a really cool area. I actually just found some crappy map on google and printed it i believe. i dont recommend it. 😂 . And thanks man! appreciate it

[@fernwogteveril6935]

According to my map it's 1.5 miles to the bridge then you did the "connector" trail to the parking area which was .4 mile. So yea that was about a 4 mile out and back adventure haha. In hindsight I would have recommended checking out Hidden Arch or Silvermine down off Koomer Ridge. I was there that same day. We parked at the parking lot you made it to, went to the bridge, then north on the Sheltowee to Cloudsplitter/Staircase. There are also 2 fairly large arches out that way (Indian and Adena). I've been down there 20+ times so if you ever need some help route planning let me know. That being said you can do no wrong down there, every trail/loop has awesome features. I could help out with some off trail / hidden arches though.

[@BryceNewbold]

Oh ok! That makes much more sense. i guess i didnt read the sign right haha. I also thought that the trail continued from the parking lot and not the bridge. makes sense.. Thanks for the tips ! i may be hitting you up soon!

[@BoogieNN]

Great video! I had hoped to make it to the Red River Gorge a couple weeks ago myself. Of coarse the weather forecast called for some rain. I didn’t want to drive 6 hours just to get rained out.

[@BryceNewbold]

i know what you mean! haha . Save it for a good day!👍

[@OUTDOORS55]

I woulda chopped through that log with my 2” folding ultralight bushcraft knife. 😂

[@BryceNewbold]

Oh i didnt think of that.. darn.. lol.. should of just used my mora eldris.👍

[@OUTDOORS55]

Bryce Newbold the only knife you ever need!😂

[@uncleredneck3802]

Nice video and trip man. Planning to get down there some time. Oh by the way you dint say what was in your flask man.

[@BryceNewbold]

bullit bourbon!

[@greygardens81]

That giant leaf is called big leaf magnolia. Nice trip report! I have a couple maps for 22 and 40 mile loops in RRG I'll send you for next time if you wanna try em out! Also watching you try to find a campsite near buck/koomer was funny because I know a great ridge top one like 0.25 miles from where you were lol

[@BryceNewbold]

hah! yea we were getting worried about finding a site.. did find a nice ridge top one on buck but it was occupied

[@xil.sanctified]

Timmeh!!

[@BryceNewbold]

😂

[@jefferybyard8429]

West Virginia campsites have some of the best rock chairs.. Is it just a regional thing or what??

[@BryceNewbold]

They do!! It must be regional. haha!

[@natebowman637]

How does your lady like her Gregory Jade pack? I just bought the male version the Zulu 55. I havent got to use it yet

[@JasonHelmandollar]

Glad you got to see the gorge, one of my favorite places. Definitely a good idea not to bring the dog with all the cliffs and stuff.

[@BryceNewbold]

Funny thing is we past 100 people with dogs! but i did not regret leaving her at home. Love that dog but it would be hassel to backpack with. haha.. especially trying to film everything

[@cjsoutdoors4412]

The Mountain House Beef Stroganoff is a good one, as is the Beef Stew and Spaghetti with meat sauce. I heard your wife snort over Tim Watson! LOL.

[@BryceNewbold]

haha! I actually asked permission to use the "snort" clip in the video.. haha . shes a good sport!

[@arcana1973]

You had better weather than when I went with Frozen back in April. The one thing I noticed is if you follow the regulations there aren't that many places you can technically camp: you're always close to a trail, water source, or a rock formation. I always carry my saw and chair with me. After hiking all day I like to reward myself by sitting next to a campfire.

[@BryceNewbold]

I just went back and watched that video....yea every good camp site had a "no camping" sign on it.. haha.. and im starting to come around to the idea of always bringing a chair... it is soooooo nice!

[@arcana1973]

@@BryceNewbold Andy and Kevin haven't converted you to " chair is mandatory" already?

[@codytackett7373]

My old home town

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

Bryce, why don't you share your thoughts on ultralight. Bahahaha You said you've never "eatin" French roast before......how thick is your coffee. 😃 I'd love to do that trip sometime. It looks really nice. I hate flat trails too !

[@BluecollarBackcountry]

I also love those trips that are not over planned. Gotta leave a little something to make an adventure out of it.

[@logankessinger5698]

Do you wish you would've taken the dog or glad you did not? Also can you make a suggestion for 2-3 loops dog friendly. I'm located in mid state IL

[@jeffinBrooklyn1]

“That’s why you carry a saw... ultralight ain’t shit” 😂😂

[@elced01]

Nice views! Could you link a Lighter pack list for the trip?

[@BryceNewbold]

I dont have a list actually. probably wouldn't remember everything at this point. lol. I may make a pack list for the next trip however. Possibly make a "pre hike" or "post hike" gear vid.

[@nates2914]

I'm headed to cover the same area you have in this video. I was wondering how plentiful the water sources are

[@BryceNewbold]

very plentiful. lots of water all over the area

[@mcburgerpants]

Squatches are known to be in the area

[@joshd2861]

Maybe it's mentioned, but what is that green rain jacket you have on?

[@BryceNewbold]

Its actually is just a wind shirt. Mont Bell Tachyon Anorak. I have the discontinued half zip version. I believe it only comes in a full zip now which would be way nicer. its awesome! 👍

[@jimmyjrosu]

Did you use a footprint? (if so, I missed it). If not, that's why you were taking on water.

[@BryceNewbold]

Yea it wasn't in the video, Its one that is specifically for the tent. Kinda crazy how much water came through

[@arcana1973]

@@BryceNewbold if it's an older tent, check the seams. Maybe they need to be sealed/taped again. I had to do that with my North Face tent

[@antaress8128]

If she had fell in the water, I would have seen it in Bulgaria.

[@BryceNewbold]

From all reaches of the globe! Thanks for commenting!

[@hikingwithmightyminnie]

Try hot chocolate next time with the instant coffee it really makes it better

[@BryceNewbold]

now theres an idea! wilderness mocha!

[@hikingwithmightyminnie]

I love it lol

[@dmindset]

I replayed around 6:27 a couple times to figure out if you said Nice looking fire here.. or Nice fuckin fire here..

[@BryceNewbold]

lol.. Some times i can't make it out in post but i do remember thinking that during the edit of this video. 😂😂 I assure you it was a nice looking fire!

[@darrengarlough5121]

what hyperlight pack is that?

[@BryceNewbold]

2400 porter, i also have the porter stuff pocket on the front and water bottle holders on the sides

[@AJKPenguin]

This is an older guidebook for The Gorge but very much relevant. Kentucky's Land of the Arches, Robert H. Ruchcoft ISBN 9780940029002 Bryce, if you are able, go ahead and use your Amazon fundraising link to allow people to find the guide.

[@BryceNewbold]

awesome man. thanks!

[@AJKPenguin]

My pleasure sir. Thank you for your channel.

[@TheWasatchGearReview]

ULTRALITE Ain't SHIT!!! LMAO! Still watching!

[@BryceNewbold]

haha!! I had to leave that part in.. Thanks dude

[@campdavid2503]

71st...!!! Booya!!!!

[@BryceNewbold]

Booya!!

[@Datsyzerberg]

👍🤙

[@BryceNewbold]

👍✌

[@ohiovetoutdoors]

25:06 to 25:09. 😂👍

[@BryceNewbold]

hahaha! you caught that huh? I was hoping some people would get a kick out of that

[@GoneFeralWithSquidly]

Is that standard gear?

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

First.....YA!

[@BryceNewbold]

🎂congrats!!!!!🍾🍾🍾🍹🍸🍷🍺

[@jessegarlick2583]

watch the movie backcountry oof its scary

[@BryceNewbold]

seen it! Its awesome.. haha

[@jessegarlick2583]

Bryce Newbold as a beginner backpacker it’s kind of discouraging😂