Hiking the Mountains to Sea Trail Segment 1-Episode 4 (Mile High Campground to Waterrock Knob)

[@sutherlandoutdoors8731]

I loved the intro!

[@SideTrailAdventures]

Thanks! I tried to convey how gorgeous that sunrise was but don't think I'll ever be able to do it justice...just amazing. Thanks for watching!

[@WanderingMonkHikes]

I think the trek to Waterrock Knob was my favorite part of this segment. Tough but “Good Times.”😆Stay on the path! Monk

[@SideTrailAdventures]

Anything worth doing is going to take some effort. It's definitely not a stretch of trail I'll forget. Thanks for watching!

[@myadventureoutdoors]

Well, you may be my non-rolling Spirit Brother but you are a hiking God. Really loved the views.

[@SideTrailAdventures]

My brother is the hiking God...12 years older than me and can hike uphill faster than a mountain goat. At least I got the looks😎

[@mikecare6799]

Enjoyed the trip. Def need to get back up there sometime. Thanks for sharing your Good times with us!

[@SideTrailAdventures]

This is the perfect time of year to get up there with all the leaves changing. Thanks for watching!

[@JonLMcNair]

Wonderful journey! Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Keep rolling! 👍🏽💪🏾🤝🏽

[@SideTrailAdventures]

Appreciate it! I've got your Black Warrior trip in my queue...looking forward to it. Thanks for watching!

[@SouthernPaddler]

Amazing views!! Great job, Austin!! 👍

[@SideTrailAdventures]

As with most things, the camera simply doesn't do it justice. Probably the most beautiful sunrise I've ever experienced...thanks for watching!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

Great job on this video. Music & shots were great. 👍👍✌️

[@SideTrailAdventures]

It was a heckuva trip...thanks for watching!

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Great trail, thanks for sharing!

[@SideTrailAdventures]

Such a great section...definitely took my breath away in more ways than one 😎Thanks for watching!

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

Wonderful intro, man. True enough. It’s good exercise for the body and soul. Can’t wait to get back out there soon!

[@SideTrailAdventures]

Exercise for the body and soul...I like that! Thanks for watching!

[@cynthiaberry2019]

Thanks so much for this series. I am really curious about this trail.

[@SideTrailAdventures]

The trail is amazing diverse across North Carolina...truly show cases everything the state has to offer. The mountains are probably my favorite sections though 😎 Thanks for watching!

[@LeonidasontheTrail]

The editing on this video was top notch, had me misty eyed from the start! Outstanding job my friend!

[@SideTrailAdventures]

I was just trying to convey how amazing that sunrise was...could've sat there all morning. Congrats on the BMT again! I've got your latest MST video in my queue to watch.

[@harrymuir835]

Great video those views were awesome.

[@SideTrailAdventures]

I couldn't stop taking pictures of that sunrise...just incredible. Thanks for watching!

[@mountainsnmoore256]

Enjoyed the series from your point of view! I always enjoy watching collaborations and seeing the trips from several points of view. Now i have to go find Leonidas channel!

[@SideTrailAdventures]

I really enjoyed watching Crow's and Leonidas' videos from this trip...we can all look at the same things but we each see it differently. Thanks for watching!

[@mountainsnmoore256]

@@SideTrailAdventures I am about to go watch Leonidas in a little while. I just finished your series this morning and really enjoyed it.

[@bethm629]

What a gorgeous area to hike up in! Got to say my favourite part of the video was that shot of the spider web, love the camera work. Just found your channel and subscribing now, can’t wait to see more content!

[@SideTrailAdventures]

It's a beautiful area...hard to take a bad photo or video there. The dew had caught the spider webs just right that morning...thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!

[@Sabrekea56]

Thank you for chair info. Inspired by your videos I started a reverse MST last week at Jockeys Ridge. Completed 32 miles. Headed back next week to try and finish Hatteras Island. Plan to acclimate to hills slowly as I head west. I live in the middle of the state so hoping to do a lot of the road walking on day hikes. Thanks again.

[@SideTrailAdventures]

That's awesome! I've tried planning out the beach walking...not sure whether to look forward to it or dread it. The Orgeon Inlet bridge is causing me some anxiety just thinking about it. I still think I'll save that section for last though. Now is the time of year to hike the coast...too hot for me during the summer. Happy hiking!

[@Sabrekea56]

Bridge was not bad at all. Of course traffic is much lighter right now. There is a six foot bike lane on either side so I didn’t feel unsafe.

[@SideTrailAdventures]

@@Sabrekea56 that sounds manageable...thanks again!

[@JBENHIKES]

Great job on everything about this vid. Awesome trip! I can’t list everything that awesome except 1 thing.... when Crow is eating his pizza, he looks like a little kid sitting at the big or grown-ups table! 😂 Go back and look.... it will crack you up! Once again, hate that I missed this trip. Here’s to next time! JBH

[@SideTrailAdventures]

Haha...poor guy, he sure does. We were all standing around an ice machine...very classy. I'd love to get another trip on the books with you guys. I'll keep an eye on the calendar.

[@iowamatt2519]

Good Times

[@SideTrailAdventures]

It certainly was...thanks for watching! We missed you at the most recent RK premiere.

[@iowamatt2519]

@@SideTrailAdventures It didnt come up on my computer, figured he didn't get it downloaded. Plus I just played 27 holes of golf. That hike was beautiful

[@SideTrailAdventures]

@@iowamatt2519 27 holes is enough to wear anyone out...tough livin 😎

[@anthonybarbour43]

I have especially enjoyed this series, Austin. Planning on doing this segment in the next year as soon as my hiking buddy fully recovers from major hip surgery. I will have to reach out to you for advice before hitting the trail.

[@SideTrailAdventures]

It was a great trip. Definitely let me know if I can help with trail info when you get ready to go. About to hit segment 2 soon. Thanks for watching as always!

[@HammerandPipe]

What was your preferred method of navigation? MST isnt blessed with a Guthooks pack. Gaia?

[@SideTrailAdventures]

The good news is there's an app called "The MST Guide". It's not Guthooks but I've found it to be very helpful in planning and while I'm hiking. For MST trips, I've been using a combination of Gaia and the MST app. I just finished segment 2 and the app was really helpful at letting us know where we were on the trail (how far to the next water source, etc.). From what I understand, the creators are still developing it, so I only expect it to get better. I've been thinking about doing a full video on planning MST trips, etc. and will likely go deeper into my experiences with the app. Thanks for watching!

[@HammerandPipe]

@@SideTrailAdventures that would be helpful if you did. Im looking to do some section hikes to build my fitness for a full go at it. I was going to do the AZT and realized thats probably not an intelligent first thru hike hahaha. Ill stick close to home and bang out the MST. Edit: seems the MST app is for android only. Thats a huge bummer

[@Sabrekea56]

In many of your videos I see a camp chair but I don’t see a link. What chair do you have and how would you rate it?

[@SideTrailAdventures]

Ooops, guess I forgot to include the link in the description. For backpacking, I use the REI Flexlite Air chair (bit.ly/3kqYBQm). It's super comfy (for a backpacking chair) and pretty light for what it is. If weight is not as important for you, the regular REI Flexlite is good too and a little less expesive. The "Air" version is about half the weight of the normal. I really like both chairs but if you're looking to get one, I'd recommend waiting for one of REI's sales...they'll usually knock off a good chunk of the price. Thanks for watching!