Hiking Through the Historic Mid-point of the Appalachian Trail | Harpers Ferry 4K

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SCENE SELECTION
00:00 Teaser
00:43 Theme Song
01:11 Opening
03:16 DAY ONE
03:59 Map Sequence
04:26 Hike Begins
05:41 Powerlines & Battlefields
08:13 More Hiking
11:03 Garlic Mustard & Pawpaw Flowers
13:05 Daytime Hiking & Snake Encounter
15:30 White Rocks Overlook
17:33 Spring Flower Hiking & Resting
21:02 Ridgetop Hiking
23:40 Arriving at Camp
25:30 Mealtime
27:42 Water Fill-up
30:50 Reunited Candy Tasting
32:32 Dessert
33:28 Nighttime & Tarp Setup
35:11 DAY TWO
37:43 Morning Hike Out
38:26 Historic Ruins & Landmarks
40:47 Edible Plants & More
43:27 Back on the Trail
44:03 Lady Slipper, Rocks, Tent Caterpillars
45:07 Further Hiking
47:23 Edward B. Garvey Shelter
48:48 Tarpaulin Time
51:45 Tarp Talking
52:40 Rainfall
56:17 Post-Rain Boredom Eating
58:38 Dinner
1:00:58 Bedtime
1:03:11 DAY THREE
1:04:40 Hiking Out
1:05:23 Plants & Fungi
1:07:11 Downhill Hike
1:08:39 Beaverton Cliffs Overlook
1:12:24 Steep Downhill Hiking
1:14:21 On the Road
1:15:30 Small Overlook & Viewers
1:16:44 Highway 340
1:17:54 Rocky Gully, Tree and Plants
1:19:13 Parking Lot & Railroad
1:20:09 Detour to the Potomac
1:23:02 Back on the AT: Ohio & Erie Canal Bike Trail
1:28:09 Highway 340: Part Two
1:29:15 More Bikepath, Lock 32
1:30:24 Approaching Harper’s Ferry
1:33:01 Railway Bridge
1:34:12 Harper’s Ferry
1:36:03 Mid-Hike Meal
1:39:53 A Plea for Captain John Brown
1:43:27 John Brown’s Body
1:46:03 Final Thoughts
1:47:44 Call to Action
1:48:24 Credits & Post-Meal Hike
1:50:40 Parting ways with the AT
1:52:51 Patreon Shoutouts
2:02:14 Secret Mullein
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All of the musical compositions or arrangements and footage in this video are original, and were composed, recorded, and captured by Andrew Lin, Bryan Lin, Robby Huang, and Thomas Sinard
Featuring drums by Nate Laguzza
Original content and music is copyright Adventure Archives (c) 2023

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[@CyanideSun94]

I did like it! Just wish it was on youtube music so i could add it to a playlist off mine

[@peaceoutlisar9500]

That is a cool song. There is a band called John Browns Body.

[@ck4797]

​@@CyanideSun94you can purchase the song and upload to your KZbin music library

[@danielstoddart]

How did Andrew learn botany? What books does he recommend reading?

[@pilgrimcarolee7294]

Stop the voice over for naming what I type!

[@Che-e]

"I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery-air, mountains, trees, people. I thought, "This is what it is to be happy."

[@jackiesmith1325]

Love you guys. I’m a retired mother of grown kids and I put your videos on at night and for some reason they give me so much comfort. I think they remind me of growing up in Georgia in the 60s. Looks just like my grandparents backyards. Times when I was so happy because all the people I loved and loved me were alive. Thank you all for your travels and for your thoughtful messages to us all no matter who we are. Great young men and I pray Blessings for you and your families.

[@originalsixx]

I miss those times too

[@arthurgphotography]

May you find comfort in this phase of life 🙏

[@windeaglemartin1800]

I hiked the entire AT at 65. Life is never the same afterwards. As a thru hiker you don’t appreciate details of a slow hike like you did. The towns change a lot from affordable and friendly in the South to expensive and standoffish in the North. It was a great experience.

[@AdventureArchives]

Amazing, congrats on your hike! Interesting to hear your perspective on the slower hikes as well. Thanks for watching :)

[@Bmoney-js4kl]

I’m beyond amazed you guys don’t have more subscribers, no other backpacking/hiking channels put in the same amount of production value as you guys do. Even the few that somehow have over a million are not half as entertaining as your guy’s content. It’s insane. I hope that never discourages you guys from making these awesome videos. Hoping you hit a million subscribers soon.

[@ghost0441]

I thru-hiked the AT in '21 and let me tell you, reaching Harpers Ferry was quite the morale boost. Also to answer some of your questions. While that shelter is nice there are far nicer ones including a triple decker. Also what you describe going through each town and getting that slice of life from the locals was my favorite part. Glasgow was hiker trash heaven, a shelter with a hot shower in town and a cheap pizza place across the street. Waynesboro was the most hiker friendly where you couldn't get near a road without someone offering you a ride. Warwick was my favorite though, where thruhikers get to camp at the drive in and watch the movies for free. I'm surprised Andrew didn't remark on all the mulberry trees lining the bike path into HF. I ate so many on my way out of town I nearly made myself sick. I also stayed at that Quality inn Adjusting to life again has been a struggle and those hunger cues stick around for a long time. Thanks for bringing back pleasant memories of the greatest adventure of my life.

[@AdventureArchives]

That shelter sounds amazing! Wow, somehow I didn't catch any mulberry trees while we were hiking, I usually am good about spotting them! Thanks so much for your comment and thanks for watching, and congrats on your thruhike :)

[@zackdking1]

Im headed next month to section hike the virginia stretch and Im grateful to hear Glasgow is a great pit stop!

[@mulchies]

Congratulations on completing your thru!!!❤

[@ghost0441]

@@mulchies thank you.

[@ForrestHikingForest]

Congrats!🎉

[@sleepyhead27]

Omg.. the long hair was amazing

[@AdventureArchives]

Haha, Fabio vibes

[@andreamccurdy5022]

Great combo of hiking and history! Also, while I love all you guys, I just want to hike with Andrew so we can talk plants and foraging. 🌱😄🌱

[@jami9491]

Loving this video so much! It's great to see you four hiking together again ☺️ Just a suggestion, would it be possible to add your miles hiked in kilometres too? All the best from Australia! ❤️

[@LaurieGeePea]

Your Princess Bride vignette was perfectly done. Kudos

[@mbikesrulee]

I love it. Hike is over and Robbys still drinking his shake.

[@JackGHarrison]

I could watch an hour long compilation of post-hike meal (or in this case, mid-hike meal) footage.

[@krillenm]

~ @49:30 You guys ask if its the nicest shelter on the AT. There's an absolutely HUGE nicer one called the Fontana Dam shelter. It's absolutely massive and has solar chargers and stuff. It's right before you enter the Smokies.

[@AdventureArchives]

Wow! Sounds amazing

[@MikeMoskin]

Good to see Thomas back with the group!

[@RyanJakubco]

As a Marylander, this is one of my favorite sections of the AT to hike due to the civil war history. To date, I’ve completed the section of the AT from Harrisburg, PA south to and including the Shenandoah National Park. I’m glad you all enjoyed this section.

[@user-pn3ze8vg5e]

This is so awesome I remember seeing you guys here back in April at the ed Garvey lodge and we talked for a bit in the lodge. have fun on your next adventures

[@AdventureArchives]

Oh whoa, thanks for looking us up!

[@72PRODIGALSON]

I've just got to say... Whomever did that shot, in slow motion, raising the camera, to show the Potomac... Excellent camera work!! You did her, the Potomac, justice with that shot.

[@MattHadder]

I recently have hiked Round bald, Jane bald and grassy ridge bald. Maybe 4 or 5 weeks ago. There were about a dozen AT hikers on 2 seperate occasions. Same with Laurel Falls about 20 miles north of those "bald mountains." Not the Laurel Falls in The Great Smoky Mountains.

[@sallyannsinanan9473]

I’m so happy Thomas is back😊

[@outdoorsafterfifty2076]

Went every summer for 20 years!!!! Love that rock on the river… oh man now I got the NC/VA mountains to play in….

[@terizumbusch8408]

So beautiful. So I live in portland oregon northwest bend to alaska I call it rugged beauty. The East Coast where I've been to Vermont Maine and New Hampshire. And like where you guys are. I call it graceful beauty.. Just a beautiful beautiful video thank you so much

[@cocoyc495]

That "bike path" is actually the same road you started the trail on. It's access to a US government facility on top of the mountain. This is also where "Lamb's Knoll", the peak and an overlook, of the mountain is located. These are some beautiful areas of Maryland and West Virginia. Glad you guys enjoyed it! Keep up the great content!

[@brycewalburn3926]

Fantastic episode!

[@ijoec]

Loved the combination of nature and history on this episode. You guys should of hiked up Maryland Heights in Harpers Ferry its incredible view of the whole town. Great episode AA!!

[@tjrussell388]

I second this, Maryland Heights is beautiful.

[@pawchristensen109]

One of their best episodes I think.

[@johnfinfin]

So much new music!!!

[@brookeelizabeth8266]

The Princess Bride and TPB bits at the end got me cracking up 😂

[@PradeepMenon666]

Andrew's Wes Anderson moment at 24:30 😆

[@anitawalkup79]

So good to see the whole gang

[@patrickkawa6350]

I often forget how priveledged I am to live so close to the Potomac. Hearing what yall had to say about its beatuy reminds me of how special it really is

[@zachseiger]

Great video guys! If you are ever interested in another historical hike Michaux State forest in Pennsylvania has the exact midpoint of the AT, Gettysburg battle field and The US Army's WWII POW camp where thousands of high ranking German and Japanese officers were kept and interrogated during and after the war!

[@AdventureArchives]

That sounds great! Thanks for the recommendation :)

[@darlene4232]

I like the way you do your hikes and especially when telling about the plants and flowers and history and Taking your time the only thing I heat from other hikers is how much they are hurting and I know it is not easy but at least enjoy the hike quit complaining enjoy it

[@nix5157]

Everytime I see an AT video from you guys, I cross my fingers that one day y'all do a FULL AT through-hike and make a long ass film about it. The magnum opus !

[@americafirst5453]

Another great video thank you for sharing

[@Mimi-yc9iq]

Awesome 👏 love love ❤️

[@JordanJboyMiles]

Beautiful intro fellas!!!

[@KrackerJack5586]

Your knowledge about Flora and fauna makes it even that much more enjoyable Great job guys😊

[@ifonlyseethrumyeyes8957]

Good one boys ❤. Thank you

[@bushcraftcreationsbykristi2590]

You can make a COFFEE-LIKE DRINK out of the dried seed pods on the Cleavers plant as well.

[@hencan23]

Robbie slowly turning into a hiking Michael Jackson; with the felt fedora and disco pants. Meanwhile, Brian thinks he’s slick turning into Andrew. Can’t wait until the next video!

[@itmissionca2178]

Happy to watch this episode again. Watched the first version. Always well done and fun to watch.

[@edwinmonster90]

Woohoo can't wait, just started watching :)

[@johngaynor6671]

Interesting fact Robert Lee was sent by Secretary of War John B. Floyd to retake the federal arsenal at Harpers Ferry, Virginia. Thanks Guys for another great show with taking history and combining it with a walk in the woods. All The Best.

[@joshramirez7]

Thanks for the history perspectives in this video, fellas. The turbulent history of America is trying to get pushed aside these days, but history is set in stone, quite literally sometimes like you showcased!

[@phebekuo8273]

Listening to you talking to each other, is what draws me here. It is very peaceful.

[@hueandsteve1989]

Excellent video & great interaction between you all.

[@victoriaheckler8147]

It was great to see you doing AT sections that I’m super familiar with and gives me new appreciation for them!

[@northidahogurl999]

So beautiful thanks for taking us along as usually truly grateful for your adventures. You have taken us everywhere and so many kewl things I have seen that I would have never seen otherwise. Hike on guys love going with you from this side of the TV. God bless you all ❤❤❤❤

[@marionnatale8230]

Soo glad to see you guys out again. Love your Adventures together. 🙏❤️🤗

[@Bluegrassprincess]

Wonderful video! 1/2 way point and love the comereraderie. It has a different vibe and thanks for showing the brief discord on tarp set up. Shows your human, we all want our way. Glad to see the 4 of you together

[@tjrussell388]

So cool you guys were on my stomping grounds. Harper’s Ferry & western Maryland are gorgeous.

[@tasco6412]

As a MD native and hiking this area all my life it was still cool to see you guys take on this section. Good video

[@blusky8930]

Shekoli (greetings) Awesome video you guys!! Hey Andrew I see you have an affinity for Pawpaw trees, in the Oneida language (Haudenosaunee) we call the Pawpaw tree Ohyahuwé which translates to “fruit -ohya-, forever -huwe-” or “the forever fruit” in the native concept of grammar also the phonetic pronunciation would be “oh yaa who way”, so I just wanted to share that with you, looking forward to your next video yawʌko! (great thanks)

[@SethDombachProductions]

Love it guys

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much, Seth!

[@usa_rail_productions]

Awesome video coming up 😊

[@euterpe55]

Absolutely loved this fantastic adventure! A special thank you to Thomas for all the carefully researched interwoven history lessons! This was "chef's kiss" good.

[@mlstuart6332]

I'm glad to have something that's worth to watch on you tube, thank you.

[@nancyhuffman7960]

I always feel like I was hiking with you. Love the commentaries.

[@cloverhills1369]

This was such a nice episode. They all are! But I love seeing places I've never been and have always wanted to go to come to life. Always enjoy your humor with all the added educational information in your episodes. I love that your videos are lengthy and so detailed. Thank you🌲💚 I'm SO EXCITED to see the upcoming Colorado episodes!!!

[@SimplyCeliacraftingdiary]

Harper's Ferry is my favorite place. It is my happy place. This is my favorite episode of this channel

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much!!

[@arlenesolis024]

So happy to see you guys back. Keep inspiring us to continue go outside and explore. My favorite is when you explain all the historical points and the plants, trees and natural resources on your trip. Thanks again for sharing your adventures and your friendship.

[@arlenesolis024]

Love every minute

[@RyanKimba]

Enjoyed the historical information in particular! Would love to hear more history in future episodes. Glad we finally got to see the group hike a section of the AT! 💜

[@kendavidson5124]

This is a great educational video with plants, flora and history. The way it is all put together with the music is excellent. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdventureArchives]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@lesliecarpenter869]

I Loveee your Adventures! You guys are Awesome ❤❤❤

[@mturja]

Great episode! The best part for me was the music and Potomac river at 1:21:02.

[@branch_preparedness]

Another outstanding adventure. Thank you for sharing and including us.

[@palmsky1119]

I'm glad that I came across one of your videos because now I am hooked! I've only hiked and camped once in my life and now because of you guys I'm suddenly enthralled with the idea of it. Feels like it would be good for my mental health.

[@Jesuscares7680]

Always great to live vicariously through your hikes.. Four Musketeers.. friends forever.....

[@andrewcline8690]

Always awesome to see you guys in WV!

[@paulaalekson4109]

Awesome episode!Thank you so much!!!

[@lizabethlu8824]

Thanks for another great episode! I watch other hiking videos but they're usually just concerned with getting the miles done, I love your appreciation of nature and history and your camaraderie. And of course the music!

[@syviboloun6739]

Amazing as expected. Looking forward to more

[@renalevere6565]

Truly enjoyed watching you Guys. Your friendship is amazing and thank you for sharing.🐞❤️❤️❤️🐞

[@gregstrosnider3505]

I was born and raised along the Shenandoah River. Jefferson Rock is one of my favorites! Awesome seeing y'all's hike!

[@carolspencer6915]

Good afternoon AdventureArchives Most Grateful for this. Love all your shared fun, historic educational works. Smiles and mostly happy tears too. Thankyou. 💜

[@Benno101able]

The exploration around Harpers Ferry was great

[@bichonmomr]

Amazing as usual. Thank you for sharing.

[@cyndih4720]

I love it when there's a new adventure! Looking forward to watching!

[@JohnsTinyWoodshop]

Maybe someday I'll run into y'all on a trail. Also, a chair is definitely my luxury item

[@dorisbotts6414]

This adventure was well worth waiting for. Great hike, narration, and beautiful scenery. You guys did it again. Now I can't wait for your next video and where you'll take us. Happy hiking and take care, from Pennsylvania.

[@charlesjohnson9662]

Another great trek. Having done this section last year it was interesting to see it from others perspective. Keep ‘em coming guys.

[@mikeb.2643]

Keep up the great content. Whoever is writing the script and doing the B-roll...(Hearts)

[@adam19742007]

My wife and I are regular players of Bethesda’s Fallout 76 which takes place in West Virginia. Harper’s Ferry is a major location in the game. So not only have we been enjoying you guys’ hiking through some of the most beautiful points on the AT we have been geeking out over seeing the locations in one of our favorite games in reality.

[@bser2293]

Loved the combination of the trail and history. Thanks for taking us on your adventures.

[@jb0258]

Recently I went on an amazing hike, that you guys would really enjoy. It was Brown County State Park, Indiana. Thanks for getting me into hiking! Really like all what you all do 😃

[@danielstoddart]

I'm a huge fan of the AT and this is the best episode yet. I'm an AT thru-hiker and Harper's Ferry is my fave trail town for all the reasons you guys covered so excellently. I like the way you guys keep the focus on nature, botany, hiking, camping, friendship, and food. It's a great combination and don't ever change it.

[@TeresaMarshall-eu9zy]

We truly enjoyed watching you hike through our back yards to HarpersFerry …. The Holiday in you stayed at in Brunswick MD … is right next to our local grocery chain Weis -- We travel thru the GapLand area as a short cut almost on a daily basis… we also watched the Glacier Nat park - Bear episode today and I have to say.. we will be following you all !!! I wanted to ask tho.. Andrew, how do you know so much about the plants ?

[@brendankomp5777]

The decking under the bridge is used a lot during construction, both to catch materials that might fall before they roll down the hill or get carried into streams or as a last resort safety measure for workers/inspectors. -a civil engineer. good video!

[@gregd1218]

I'm just happy that you guys each have your own spoon nowadays :D

[@AdventureArchives]

hahah

[@nieiniei]

This is so real- you guys disagreeing about the tarp set up ahahah

[@sleepy7711]

I feel the same way about these videos that Robby does toward those magnificent views; they never get old :) thank you for sharing love, natural knowledge and important history

[@TaraCrawford]

absolutely loved this one!! so fun and informative. love getting to watch the early releases, too!!

[@jason_from_canada]

This was really an adventure through history and was not only engaging, but informative. An area steeped in America's history and love how it was woven into this trip with Thomas having such a civil war knowledge base. Micah's song was fantastic and the Trailer Park Boys shoutout was hilarious! 🤣 Sweatpants and drink in hand...Canadia!! Well done guys! 👏👍 Happy Birthday Kerry! @kezbot2 💜🎂

[@kezbot2]

Thank you Jason from Canadia and the AA crew, including Ellie and Capone! ☺️😁🤗💜😂🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@jason_from_canada]

@@kezbot2 🤗😁💜 Canadia! 🇨🇦😄

[@googleuser8211]

You were @ mid-way between where I grew up (Pocono Mts, PA) and where I live now (Hampton Roads, VA)... also lived in Indiana (South Indianapolis/Gwood) from 2001 -2017. I recognize many of the locations and some of the scenery in Robby's videos. Thanks for all you do... great for people like me who have been in a life changing situation (accident) and can no longer do these things.

[@tamikawilliams5688]

Wow thr town almost feels like the New England trip or Germany episode.

[@AdventureArchives]

Definitely!

[@indirac.4010]

Wow! Such a relaxing and fun episode with the 4 guys. The ending play is awesome, wish Thomas can be part of those as well :)

[@DarkAngelAnastacia]

Best Adventure yet!!!! n we love it when Thomas is w/u guys!!!! Thank u for this !!

[@Elkviewwv]

I really enjoyed this video. The ending is really good but really enjoy you pointing out the plants and trees. When I was a teenager 55 years ago my grandfather showed me plants that are used for medicine. I got so busy with life that I didn’t get to hike as much as I liked. Keep up the joy in hiking.

[@man-downandtuesday5411]

We were just there in July 2023, hiking from Harper's Ferry to The Mason Dixon Line. I couldn't sleep last night, so I stayed up and watched this video. SUCH GREAT FOOTAGE!!! I was right back there with you! Thank you for your fine work! So glad I had insomnia 😊 😉

[@Mewsies.]

Amazing as always ! Loved the combo of history and nature ❤

[@freeman47]

Loved the lesson of John Brown and tying in Thoreau was new to me. The lesson goes marching on.