THE DEVIL'S BATHTUB, VIRGINIA

Easily one of the coolest places I have ever been in the United States- The Devil's Bathtub of Virginia. It felt like I had stepped into the jungles and rainforests of the Philippines, I could hardly believe this place was so close to home and in Virginia. It's a gnarly hike, but so much fun and so worth the 13 river crossings.
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[@cloudstrifeification]

To anyone who comes to this place: make sure you be mindful of the weather as you can get stranded in this area especially if there has been lots of rain. There have been a few rescues in this area in recent years due to this. Also, make sure you are prepared and being along some basic camping gear. Remember there will be no signal on your cell if you should get yourself injured. A satellite phone will be the only way you will be able to get a call out.

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for the heads up, people need to know this is a SERIOUS hike

[@VaBlueRidge777]

Not tryin to scare you Your not wrong. Rockingham County also. Fulks Run back in the holler there. Y’all just know your routes, Carry And have everything in good working order with locks Your coming into the Virginia and Western/West Virginia back woods I don’t care what anyone thinks or Says I’d recommend it (Experience)

[@adamcouch1540]

This week a woman broke her arm and another got a snakebite on the heel because they wore flip flops

[@marianavaldezcoach]

Anyone here after reading the book Demon Copperhead?

[@midnightcitizen]

🙋🏻

[@jonburrows2684]

No

[@annabrown7302]

LOVE VIRGINIA RAISED THERE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE ❤

[@KevinEassa]

some beautiful hikes there! I grew up next door in Maryland

[@darealmrbest]

Virginia really is for lovers!!! I love my VA, I'm originally from Sierra Leone, West Africa but Virginia has proved to be my second home. Such a beautiful place

[@KevinEassa]

that's awesome! not a bad second home!

[@shannonballspen1s482]

VA 2 up 2 down

[@scallie6462]

As a life long Virginian, this makes me happy!

[@LindaCasey]

Lived in Virginia Beach for 10 years and I still love Virginia.

[@KevinEassa]

It’s an awesome place! I grew up next door in Maryland

[@essa5248]

Wish people wouldn’t exposed the location of spots like these. It’s always been a more local thing and since the devils bathtub increasing publicity it’s made it much harder for locals to actually enjoy the space. Especially when people litter☹️

[@mc12358]

Litter is awful. I live near a national forest in NC, and the inbred rednecks around here are constantly dumping everything from beer cans to tires and mattresses everywhere you look. Seriously, *grown adults should know better*! The local county runs convenience centers where all of that trash can be legally and properly disposed of, free of charge. No need to trash up the forests! I pick up small items whenever I can get to them, and I hope one day to participate in one of the Forest Service's organized cleanups.

[@stefleopard9975]

Fellow VA resident! I feel the same way, but there’s no stopping, unfortunately with social media. The littering is so upsetting though.

[@brandonbaker8584]

Littering is b.s I agree but to isolate natures gifts For select. Individuals. Just aint right 😕

[@brandonbaker8584]

Ps. Clean up after yall selves. Geesh.

[@jonburrows2684]

@@brandonbaker8584it ain’t right, it ain’t right at tall. But liberal democrats will be flocking to it. They love to be one with nature.

[@lilo2876]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Side note: Female hiker here and you are correct, THAT IS NOT OK!

[@JohnnyontheTrail]

Thinking about heading to the Devils bathtub this weekend. Thanks for sharing this video and those are some amazing photos.

[@KevinEassa]

You should! It’s so much fun, and thank you I’m glad you liked it!

[@JohnnyontheTrail]

@@KevinEassa We found it after about a 15 min wrong turn driving there. That water is cooooold. i'm hoping to have my video up in a couple of weeks.

[@1StrangeAdventure]

Also in VA... have always wanted to visit this place! Thanks!

[@KevinEassa]

Such an amazing place, thanks for watching!

[@12thDecember]

Fascinating. I lived in SW Virginia for 15 years and never heard of this place, but I wasn't a hiker back then.

[@KevinEassa]

It is so incredible! I grew up in Maryland and only heard about/ went when we made this video

[@jonburrows2684]

@@KevinEassawhat part of Maryland?

[@KevinEassa]

@@jonburrows2684 Ellicott city! And I did 3.5 years at Towson University as well

[@jonburrows2684]

@@KevinEassa is that near Waldorf?

[@jonburrows2684]

@@KevinEassa just looked it up. 1 hour. Used to date a HOT banker in Waldorf. It’s true, bankers do it with interest

[@sherrymesser9282]

Been there and my 35 year old son dove to the bottom of the bath Tub, it's on KZbin somewhere... Can't remember the post title, but it was great, and qll those signs look so nasty and out if place in such a beautiful place.

[@MiguelVM360]

WOW now that looks like fun. Great Video. your videos have encouraged me to follow my own adventures and created a channel to share with people as well. Thank you

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks so much, and I’m so glad to hear it! 🤘🏽🙏🏼

[@lyingqueen9638]

That area is a Sun Down town so for that reason I won’t be hiking there.

[@adamm544]

Im a local to this and have been visiting since i was a kid and go multi times a year. If you didnt try the sand caves, its a pretty awesome hike as well.

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for the recommendation, I'll have to go back and check that out!

[@Bionicbabyy]

Thank you for such a great and informed video.. I know where I'm going this weekend :)

[@KevinEassa]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching! Hope you have a great time

[@maribelavila5489]

I’m from North Carolina and I’m omw to the Devils Bathtub rn and I cannot wait!:)

[@KevinEassa]

That’s so rad!! Enjoy! It’s going to be epic

[@carolinesellsva]

This video has me ready to go right now!

[@KevinEassa]

You have to! It’s awesome!

[@jonburrows2684]

Well come on Caroline, let’s go!!

[@sterlthepearl1000]

Cool. Thank You for sharing this place that's in Virginia. I'm in North Chesterfield, Virginia.

[@jonathanalvarado9720]

Keep doing what you’re doing love the video

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks so much!!

[@brandonbullins]

Places like this all over South west Va

[@KevinEassa]

Nice! Will have to go back!

[@Adnan-lt5rn]

Any other spots you know of?

[@brandonbullins]

@@Adnan-lt5rn yes, but hard to explain directions. Stock creek, Big stone, Little stony falls, devils bathtub, flag rock and a lot of other places. Lots or beautiful waterfalls in and around Scott County some on private land. I'm going to make some video of them

[@Adnan-lt5rn]

@@brandonbullins interesting, I’m up in RVA so it’s a drive, which do you think is most worth it?

[@brandonbullins]

@@Adnan-lt5rn Flag Rock in Norton is beautiful

[@sky-mr5wv]

i live in virginia and i can guarantee there are tons of hidden water beauties out there

[@KevinEassa]

yes there are! thanks for watching!

[@angelinajordan8335]

What other ones would you recommend?😊

[@Gnw.airsoft]

Another great video!! Too early Everytime you upload 😂

[@KevinEassa]

Doesn’t matter, that’s pretty cool haha. Thanks for rwatching!

[@mc12358]

Interesting video and pics. I grew up about an hour's drive from this site, but we didn't explore the local trails often and so this is the first time I've heard of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@MamaLlama007]

How long is this hike from parking?

[@shadowears]

Devil's Bathtub is not in Duffeild! It is in the High Knob area of Scott County closer to Dungannon Virginia!'

[@joshcasey9016]

I heard a while ago the town near it was a sundown town idk for sure though

[@Monii4251]

I’ve heard the same. I would love to do this hike but am a little nervous about the surrounding towns, locals, and any other info I should be aware of before hiking through the woods of Virginia without a phone signal 😅.

[@celticride4548]

What’s a sun downtown?

[@its.cassiecass8059]

How have I not known about this and I'm a Virginian!! Omg 😲 I pray I get the gopro!

[@KevinEassa]

I’m from Maryland and I didn’t find out about it until a year ago, so happy I finally went

[@lightazgeda1106]

Us locals try to keep it a secret. 😂

[@757Adventurer]

Great video.

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you!!

[@AJuneDay]

So just to be sure, this isn’t the sort of place where you have to have a park pass or pay an entrance fee or anything like that? I’m moving out of Virginia in a couple weeks and I definitely want to see this place before I go. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks for watching! No fees! It’s an incredible little hidden gem, highly recommend it but start early in the morning and check the weather!

[@steverubin-670]

Dope!

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks man!!

[@WVgrl59]

You should check out the water at Babcock State Park. That same cold water running off the mountain.

[@gregoryhouse9075]

I've heard this place is in a sundown town. Is that true?

[@KevinEassa]

so I personally don't know, some people have commented that. But in our experience the very few people we came across were nice, but then again we came for the landscapes not the people

[@bigtime6man184]

Trump signs all over the place read between the lines lol I wouldn’t go alone if I was you

[@757Watson]

Cool video.

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you!!

[@TheSnakeman361995]

Yankees coming with 2 weeks worth of gear while us Appalachians coming with just shorts and a pack of beer 😂

[@MADNEWYORKER914]

I heard this was a "Sun Down Town"??? Those kind of places still exist in 2021.

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Thank you!

[@LS-vg4nt]

Reminds me of the waterfalls in Rickets Glenn Pennsylvania

[@KevinEassa]

I've heard of that place! I've never been but it looks incredible

[@donnacolelamb1468]

Great video!! Please though, learn the difference between a river & a creek! 😅 JK But seriously- this makes me want to visit this location even more. The rope swing looks so fun! There's a book by Barbara Kingsolver titled "Demon Copperhead" that I highly recommend. It takes place in the area of Devil's Bathtub & speaks of it throughout the book. Pulitzer Prize winner too!! Great read & even better Audiobook!

[@jimw7bwc731]

Devils Bathtub is actually in Fort Blackmore, VA

[@KevinEassa]

such an awesome spot

[@conservativecornerentertai7056]

There is this exact same thing, I mean exact to a T, in Hocking Hills Ohio.

[@KevinEassa]

that's awesome, we will check it out. Thanks for watching

[@conservativecornerentertai7056]

@@KevinEassa No problem, I Subscribed to your channel.

[@katelinromick8148]

I live in Ohio! Where exactly is it in HH and does it have a name?

[@TheLemon333]

So much for the secret.

[@WVgrl59]

I lived in Newport News, Virginia although it was really in the Denbigh area. But I am from West Virginia ... I really missed my hills, friendly people, and less humidity. 😁

[@kalifrayan6061]

And the crime in Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk and P Town (Portsmouth is getting really bad ! .I am sure the Western part of the State is not as crowded and beautiful providing you can find a decent job there.I understand the humidity , also I living close to Neeport News in Virginia Beach.The whole east coast is hot and very humid summers."

[@cavyv2751]

epic my friend

[@KevinEassa]

Thanks so much

[@cavyv2751]

@@KevinEassa thanks so much

[@TheREALDanontheMoon]

Speech volume: III Music volume: IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

[@KevinEassa]

I know, I’m sorry. I like to thank my newer videos are 100x more well done as far as this goes

[@757Adventurer]

Can’t complain about regular maintenance items on a vehicle. You’re good for another 100,000 on those item. Not a money pit issue. Now ill watch your video.

[@KevinEassa]

We bought it off of Facebook for $1000 without any sort of inspection, so you’re right, we knew there would be a lot of repairs

[@jps0369]

I am going there thsi weekend on 7/25/2020.. woooh woooh. how long was the hike round trip???

[@KevinEassa]

There’s a 7 mile loop or to the bathtub and back is 3.5-4 miles! Enjoy

[@Alexandervlogs1994]

Me gusta tu trabajo. Sigue así I like you job. Keep it up

[@sarahrose111]

Hi! Looks amazing. I could tell from the video the hike looks pretty intense. We are planning a trip here in September and I have a weak ankle. Is the trail overall smooth and easy or is it mostly rocky and rough terrain? Thanks.

[@Alexandervlogs1994]

Hermoso Virginia hay tanto que hacer

[@gagelaney3874]

I hope you enjoyed my hometown!

[@KevinEassa]

I did! It's incredible

[@mikereyes5325]

Looking on going on the road my self guys do yall travel alot I'm looking about 2 to 4 months? Looks nice 👌

[@KevinEassa]

Yes we do, Bri and I have been traveling full time the last 5 years as photographers and filmmakers

[@angelol5120]

Nice! A very cool place! Watching from the Philippines! You guys take care always there.❤

[@KevinEassa]

It was so cool! Thanks for watching

[@conservativecornerentertai7056]

The Devil's bathtub at Hocking Hills Ohio puts this one to shame.

[@KevinEassa]

we want to go! when we went to hocking hills most things were closed sadly, so til next time!

[@conservativecornerentertai7056]

@@KevinEassa Yeah we are going out ina a week or two to have some fun and record some features of the park for content

[@T_Sidney]

How easy was it to navigate? Are there signs to direct the way?

[@KevinEassa]

relatively easy, just be aware and remember the hike in, take a photo of the trail map at the trailhead. My biggest piece of advice is go early, not late. There have been a lot of search and rescues because people got lost late at night and had to spend a night in the forest. I wouldn't start later than 3pm

[@bobbydixon9368]

Is there soap in the bathtub or do you bring your own?

[@KevinEassa]

Gotta bring your own sadly, hopefully soon they’ll put in some dispensers !

[@jonathanfitzpatrick3962]

That was awesome guys how long was the hike?

[@piper-ct2vy]

Spooky going in that neck of the woods

[@darkhowllps8880]

how long did it take? and is it always open?

[@KevinEassa]

a few hours, but we really enjoyed it so we took our time, took lots of photos, and swam. it's always open but don't start the hike in the afternoon a lot of people have gotten stuck overnight out there

[@jll2k1us]

I'm from central VA and have been to Hot Springs, but forgot about this location. It's not a common destination it seems, probably because as you said the hike is serious. All along the Appalachians and Blue Ridge Parkway are so many waterfall hikes and beautiful scenery. The Cascades hike in SW VA and Apple Orchard Falls are some notable ones.

[@danielsaenz1325]

Beautiful. How cold is the water?

[@KevinEassa]

Sooooo freaking cold lol, but worth it

[@danielsaenz1325]

@@KevinEassa I'm doing Wim Hof so that's perfect especially in this humid scorching weather. So excited. I'm going in the next month or so, now thanks. :)

[@KevinEassa]

That’s amazing, enjoy!

[@SoulAventureira]

is it possible going in the winter? are there possible hiking nearby williamsburg that is possible going during the winter alone?

[@jonburrows2684]

The locals prefer liberals to go in dead of winter. So yea is your answer.

[@brandontucker6069]

Just went last weekend, snow all over, was a beautiful trail. But we had to build bridges out of rock and trees since it was too cold to get in

[@KevinEassa]

Oh dang, well I bet it was an awesome adventure!

[@brandontucker6069]

@@KevinEassa took much longer than expected

[@maseehsaghar9744]

How deep is that? Trying to search it all over the google but nothing!!!!

[@KevinEassa]

Probably 5 feet in the tub itself? If even? And then where we did the rope swing I’m not sure but I didn’t touch the ground when I jumped, that part is deeper than it looks

[@madsxcix1871]

Thinking about visiting during my visit to va. Is there anything I should know about it? Is it busy?

[@KevinEassa]

So so worth it. We went at 5am since were photographers but even by the time we came back and had lunch there still wasn’t a single person at the trailhead around noon, but I’ve seen photos online it does look busy sometimes. Wear water shoes! 13 river/ stream crossings to the bathtub

[@madsxcix1871]

Kevin Eassa awesome thank you so much!! And I seen the photos you’re guys are really good!

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you :)

[@streetmarine]

I'm afraid to go missing like the 411 cases ! 😔

[@KevinEassa]

Just be careful, go during the day, don’t go towards sunset, wear water shoes, and you’ll be good!

[@kimberlysimpson1583]

😬😬😬😬

[@gregoryhouse9075]

I've heard this place is in a sundown town. Is that true?

[@VaBlueRidge777]

Woods are thick, the ridges are high Cell phone coverage near nothing still

[@KevinEassa]

Beautiful hike deep in Virginia!

[@majesticfoodchannel7640]

Nice video. Wich city is close to that place??

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you, and Duffield !

[@shannoncrawford9900]

And not far from tricities tn. Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City

[@janedoebean8599]

This is my area. I just went a couple days ago. It's not in Duffield at all it's in a place called Ft. Blackmore and not everyone liked Trump lol My Buick 99 made it up the road easily to the trailhead...That's just the first few minutes of the video lol Do NOT go up there is you aren't familiar with the area while it is raining, y'all. That is not smart in this area. Ya won't see any locals up there during a storm cause we know..🤣🤣 Also please do not leave trash! This is a beautiful area that many of us feel strongly about and most people who come up are cool, but leaving trash in such a beautiful place is sacrilege.

[@guggggggggggggggggg]

I live in Virginia Beach, please tell me it’s not near my city ;-;

[@KevinEassa]

I don't think so! Thanks for watching

[@hirokai525]

Im from VA, where is this by? But honestly, I don't think I can go here.. Blaire Witch Project ruined it for me lol

[@KevinEassa]

near duffield, it shows up on maps. hahah but oh man I don't blame you!

[@hirokai525]

@@KevinEassa yikes thats over 6 hours away lol, ill bucket list one could probably be one of my last trips thanks! Looks amazing though

[@miligutierrez9973]

Excuse me but can u give me the name and address of the mechanic that you went to Please

[@KevinEassa]

To be honest I’m not sure, it was just the closest one to us at the time, I can probably find the paperwork if you really want?

[@davidcloyd1296]

Trump sign people looking pretty smart and patriotic now

[@KevinEassa]

They were everywhere

[@justinmorgan3955]

Its Fort Blackmore not Duffield.

[@lroderick41072]

Not sure why you are Triggered by Trump signs. Geeze...

[@gary14d]

Uploader should have the courtesy to share the gps address & other details leading to it. Can someone share please?

[@KevinEassa]

If you put “devils bathtub Virginia” into google maps it will take you to it

[@adreanasanchez-catzin571]

It looks amazing! From some of your video clips, it looks like the trail kind of breaks up. Is this the case or is it really easy to follow?

[@KevinEassa]

yeah it kind of does, it's not the most easily traced trail, lots of search and rescues. i highly recommend going in the early morning so you have enough time to get out

[@brandontucker6069]

Hard trail. Plan to get wet for sure. Trail takes quite a while in the winter

[@marcortpedrola9007]

Why devil? It looks more like heaven to me🤔

[@KevinEassa]

Couldn’t agree more with you haha

[@shannoncrawford9900]

Its called that because the water is so called that only the Devil could stand it.

[@KevinEassa]

@@shannoncrawford9900 that's so wild

[@Danielle-mf8qs]

Totally thinking about doing this hike! How many miles was it? I saw that you said the whole Loop was seven but just wondering how many miles you guys went and how long it took! Thanks!

[@KevinEassa]

I think 3-4 miles RT! So freaking epic haha

[@davidleroyemmons]

2.2 to the bath tub

[@jonjacob1962]

You've only crossed 1 river... You've just done it several times...

[@generobert7499]

The bathtub's pretty cool the 8 minute build up to it sucked

[@cheeks4208]

How do you not have more views?

[@KevinEassa]

Haha you tell me, I’d love more views 😜

[@jennalovecraftreeves9679]

Haha I am like #666

[@anthonydugger1133]

Did you guys pee in the water?

[@KevinEassa]

No lmao

[@MrJeffwards]

Quite hilarious how the people and area are being made out to be boogey men. I guarantee you’re more likely to find warmer hospitality in those parts than you would in more urban or “progressive” parts.

[@KevinEassa]

We experienced great hospitality and service on our trip!

[@cyclonus01]

could you pick any more annoying music?

[@mattdezell9913]

Seems like you had a problem with Trump signs is that an issue

[@piper-ct2vy]

It's a sundown town. No surprise

[@mattdezell9913]

This video definitely got a dislike

[@ShootYourRadio]

I live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I used to with at Endless Caverns. That used to be a speak easy during Prohibition.

[@DulceTulipan01]

Is so far 6 hours and 50 minutes so far but beautiful place I’m living in Virginia. 🤍🙏🏻☀️

[@KevinEassa]

Right! I live in Maryland and it is very far haha even though it’s only the next state over

[@H0TWHEELS]

The music blasted my Ears off. Its so beautiful. I live in West Virginia.

[@KevinEassa]

Had to make sure you were on your feet! Haha but yes it is so beautiful

[@H0TWHEELS]

@@KevinEassa On my feet, more like on my butt 😆 I see a good chunk of your videos are of West Virginia. I definitely will check out devils bathtub ^.^

[@mommahenshortt1633]

From Lebanon VA...this is close to home and is a beautiful place...

[@KevinEassa]

Nice! It’s such an incredible place!

[@bestplaces_to_visit]

beautiful place

[@KevinEassa]

One of my favorites on the eastern half of the country!

[@petiebowen8746]

Crazy to see people coming to where I grew up just to see this

[@KevinEassa]

it's that cool!

[@iamx9559]

No one really cares about Virginia, it's just too country and historical. Not full of flashing lights,giant sculptures,cities,bright and exotic flora and fauna.

[@gardensofthegods]

We have some of these in the area where I live , in the suburbs of Dallas but most people don't know about them ... some are spring-fed from below and some have waterfalls ... and I've seen one that has both . I don't tell people about them because , to me , they are sacred places . Basically they are claypools ... some of the sediment is still a bit of soft clay but usually it's dry like the strata you see here . These places are absolutely magical and it's not a good idea for everyone to know about them if they don't absolutely respect Mother Nature .

[@MarcBrittniMcCann]

Love this video and your editing! We just went to the Devils Bathtub as well and filmed a short video from our trip. Would love if you could check it out! Keep up the great content!

[@KevinEassa]

Thank you! Will do!

[@davidleroyemmons]

The 1st pool you come to is a great place to swim I don’t think they showed the tub actuality

[@KevinEassa]

We did!

[@cristingraham1451]

Iam going there in may how difficult is the actual hike?

[@jonlybonly9843]

It's not hard at all for hiking I mean if it was easy it would just be walking wouldn't it? Seriously it's great

[@KevinEassa]

Not difficult just don’t start late in the day

[@shannoncrawford9900]

Are you all looking for suggestions on other places?

[@KevinEassa]

absolutely, always looking for new and more adventures!

[@damaremurphy5173]

Pretty place in Greenville Sc

[@ampatriotsmith9545]

It looks like such a beautiful place

[@LindaCasey]

Friendly tip: If you want to make more of an impact on your viewers, look directly into the camera and don't jerk it around so much .. otherwise, loved the video and looking forward to seeing more. Greetings from The Netherlands.🌹