Mountains to Sea Trail Segment 8-9 Hanging Rock State Park to Eno River State Park

I'm still getting my bike legs under me as I roll through the Piedmont. These sections make for really lovely riding along rivers, lakes, and country roads. They also come with lots of town amenities such as ice cream stops. 😋 I'm fortunate to stay with family and trail angels along the way.

[@lesliethurston2151]

Truly enjoying your adventure! You are whetting my appetite for one to call my own someday. Good call on cycling this portion. Keep on keeping on!

[@JeniferJourneys]

I'm glad you're enjoying it! And glad to hear you want to try something like this out. 🙂

[@paulchappin3235]

Hooray segments 8 and 9!

[@JeniferJourneys]

🥳

[@firedogflips3494]

It's good to see your dad on the video. I asked him the other day why he was hiding from the camera. :) It has been an adventure for me to watch your documented journey from the start till now. Continue to have fun and be safe.

[@JeniferJourneys]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm always a little hesitant to to put other people on camera until I know they are cool with it. But he was. 🙂

[@scotn9226]

Jen. I am a biker. Have enjoyed 😅 riding along with you. Looking forward to getting back on trail.

[@JeniferJourneys]

That's great you are a biker. After this trip, I've gained more appreciation for biking and would be interested in doing more trips in the future.

[@robbythegrapes]

I am 2 miles from Walnut Cove. I've done sections of that trail. Cool videos of your journey!

[@JeniferJourneys]

Cool! Thanks, glad you like them! Always fun to see places you recognize.

[@liri2209]

🏁😃

[@JeniferJourneys]

😀

[@schmitzcj]

We didn't get to see you carry your bike to the campsite,.. or is that with next week's video?? Great outtakes at the end!

[@JeniferJourneys]

Glad you enjoyed the outtakes. And yes, hiking in comes this week. 🙂

[@samfordman]

My friend thru'd the MST a few years ago. She got a little scooter that looked like a skateboard with handlebars(and brakes!) for part of it, and rode on the long downhills that weren't too steep. She got people to take pics of her a couple of times, and it was hilarious seeing a backpacker with full gear cruising on that thing🤣

[@JeniferJourneys]

That sounds awesome! What a fun idea! I've now heard of people doing the Florida Trail, which also has a lot of road walking, with skateboards. I like the idea!

[@rogerc7972]

I was texting a hiking buddy about your biking adventure, he wants to do it too now! We've hiked all over the mountain part (he's a trali maintainer) but now we gotta get those piedmont sections, becuse of your inspirational videos, THANKS!

[@JeniferJourneys]

So glad to hear that! Yes the Piedmont has some lovely spots as well. I was glad I did the road sections on a bike instead of on foot.

[@spuriouseffect]

I've never heard of the Yadkin Greenway. I'll have to check that out.

[@JeniferJourneys]

I hadn't either! But pretty nice!