Mountains to Sea Trail Segment 6-7 The Elkin Valley and the Sauratown Mountains

The sections of state parks! I start on foot dropping finally away from the Blue Ridge Parkway into Stone Mountain State Park. I then hop on a bike and ride through the trail friendly towns of Elkin and Rockford, and then on through Pilot Mountain State Park and Hanging Rock State Park. The trail takes on a totally different feel as I meet with family and learn how to travel by bike. 🙂

[@susannereich7021]

Thanks for the wonderful scenery! 😀 👍

[@JeniferJourneys]

Glad you liked it!

[@whistlepigoutdoors]

I really enjoy your videos. You have such a wonderful attitude. Enjoy the journey!

[@JeniferJourneys]

Thanks! Glad you like them!

[@marjokuilman3558]

Absolutely beautiful. Love following your adventures.

[@JeniferJourneys]

Thanks for following along!

[@tangenttrails]

This biking part looks like a blast!👍

[@JeniferJourneys]

Quite fun!

[@paulchappin3235]

Hooray for episode 6/7! 🎉

[@JeniferJourneys]

🙂

[@brettwitzel]

I need more blue bird days in my life

[@JeniferJourneys]

Haha, yes I've been lucky. I hope you get some!

[@muddyfeethiking]

Awesome hike/ bike trail /trip

[@JeniferJourneys]

Thanks!

[@burpleson]

That hat/hood/helmet combo makes quite a fashion statement.

[@susannereich7021]

😂😂😂👍

[@schmitzcj]

You think that's impressive? Check out her CDT video day 114, around the 2 minute mark. I'm waiting to see her top that one.

[@natealwine213]

I might just have the photograph to top them all--just don't think I can share photos through youtube comments....

[@JeniferJourneys]

Yes. I do put lots of goofy looking things on my head. Maybe it'll catch on.

[@spuriouseffect]

Now you'll have to bike all the rail trails. We've had a lot of fun doing that.

[@JeniferJourneys]

Cool! Yeah I think I would like it too.

[@schmitzcj]

6:24 another "choose your own adventure" we like those! But good call if your bike is more of a road bike.

[@JeniferJourneys]

Oh yeah. I think I'd be eating a lot of gravel.

[@sarahhagen2051]

Glad you’re being careful on your bike! I’m so used to mountain biking, that road biking always makes me a bit nervous.

[@schmitzcj]

Same here, I dread when I'm on the road.

[@JeniferJourneys]

It makes me a little nervous too. Most drivers give you room, but not all of them.

[@samfordman]

It's crazy how much fun, and how hard, cycling can be. When I bought my first mountain bike a decade ago, I realized that I hadn't ridden a bicycle since getting a driver's license 25 years earlier. Took a bit of getting used to!

[@JeniferJourneys]

Haha, I had the same experience several years ago when I got this bike. Almost had to learn all over again.

[@ericthemidget9685]

The no bikes sign was a let down. I dream of my first mtb tour. Which is why the CDT and AZT are on the radar.

[@JeniferJourneys]

I met a couple CDT bikers when I walked that trail. Seems like an amazing adventure!

[@vafrog02]

I really like your videos. I am about to finish section 10. I have 2 questions. First, are you going yo hike the wooded sections that you skip with bicycle? Secondly, you mentioned doing kayaking. When are going to do this? I am planning in April. Keep the video coming be safe and have fun

[@JeniferJourneys]

Hope you enjoyed section 10! I will not be hiking those sections on this particular journey. If I get the chance to do that someday, I wouldn't be opposed. The kayaking starts in Smithfield and immediately follows these biking sections. This particular journey is all about going across the state in one go. I bet April would also be a lovely time on the river.

[@vafrog02]

@@JeniferJourneys Thank you for your reply. I met a man who was through hiking except the roads. Either way is a great way to explore this state. I hope you have a wonderful safe trip/journey.

[@liri2209]

😋👍

[@JeniferJourneys]

🙂

[@lowgearoutdoors2904]

I rode my bike during my MST journey. It was a blast. Let me know if you need any support in Segment 10.

[@JeniferJourneys]

Thank you!

[@MrQixotl]

You may already have passed the Raleigh/Durham area, but if you need any help with shuttling (you and/or bike) so that you can hike through Segment 10, feel free to reach out.

[@JeniferJourneys]

Thanks so much! Yes I've already gone through, but I appreciate the offer!

[@CountryFriedZombie]

Ignore this comment

[@JeniferJourneys]

Goofball