Night Hiking, Lake Swimming & Taco Bell (a lot for a 23 mile day!) | Appalachian Trail 2023

[@Jimmie2429]

Skipped Dunks?! Your dedication to the AT is undeniable.

[@John572d4]

Gotta get to Damascus

[@lindsaylondon6945]

I watch you every morning after my workout. I'm living vicariously through you, as I hope to thru hike one day! Thabk you for taking the time to slow down and share with us.

[@bradb712]

I loved the dramatic ending. I’m expecting tomorrow’s vlog to open up with you fighting off a pack of coyotes with your trekking poles.

[@judeoliver5256]

You videos strike a great balance between showing scenery and telling your story. You just seem to take everything in your stride.

[@iancornelius260]

Love the Blair Witch ending. The suspense is killing me! Thanks for continuing to put out great content!!!

[@Cindyscrossstitch]

Night hiking. She is getting into her groove. Damascus already. Amazing 🌻👣

[@steveadkins1888]

The daily vlogs you upload i find fascinating and educational , but what i find amazing is the good they do there are people everywhere " globally "that are maybe housebound through age physical disabilitys mental health issues or just financial restraint that will never experience adventures like this . but through your lense they get the next best thing , pleasure and joy witnessing your amazing achievements and for that i personally think you should all be applauded , only my personal opinion obviously so thank you .

[@beckyleheny8636]

Yes!!!!!!! my son is in a wheelchair and loves watching Taylor with me!

[@tomt9543]

The switchbacks after Laurel Fork falls are EVIL! Ha!

[@mjperkolator8854]

Pretty day. You are determined and brave especially to night hike alone. ⛺️

[@kathleentognacci9358]

Pud 😂 Learned something new. Countdown is on to my visit…..

[@phucyouse5316]

When I was in Damascus/hostel A farmer came through and asked if anybody wanted to work sO I did. Ended up building g him a chicken coop and heading out the next day. Thanks for vloggin g and reminding me of my time on the trail, don't forget about the hopefuls when your processing your experience and ha e a great trip! -shasta

[@randywineke5416]

Nive video. Looks like you enjoy your swim and Taco Bell. Still heading North. Stay Safe and HIKE ON!!!

[@cwesley2005]

I love how you always call it dunks. Very NH!

[@thrifty9797]

Thank you so much for the breakfast this morning at station 19e, you're the best!

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

You got a free breakfast?! Nice

[@senseisilverback]

Fantastic breakfast spot!

[@jimthompson3663]

Remember to slow down and smell the roses. Or wild flowers!

[@edwood7741]

I swam in that lake, it was so much fun! What I remember most of my hike are the places that I slowed down to have a good time. Don't remember much about the 25 mile days. Keep on rockin' the trail Taylor. You're a superstar!

[@denisebrown2940]

Good morning. The waterfall is fabulous, and the beach and all the other scenery. Thank you for all the work you put into the videos. I am enjoying going along on your hike with you while living in Michigan.

[@Mike-ms8uq]

You should do day 28 tomorrow

[@dorothypinckney885]

Keep up the videos, I enjoy watching. And, you will Love Grandma Gatewood's Walk. I read the book after Homemade Wonderlust (Jess) did her video on recreating her walk and plugged the book.

[@leedanielson7452]

Good Lord what a beautiful setting to eat breakfast! Just stunning Taylor!❤⛰️⛺️

[@newgeneration3496]

1) u have very nice big eyes 2) glad u swam, cause my first thought was, looks like somewhere fun to swim 3) Uber eats while hiking the APT, that’s just amazing

[@mary-ue4ir]

Laurel Falls was beautiful! Thanks for showing more video.😊

[@ashleysnell1440]

during my NH White hikes, I learned a new term for mice, "little bears" LOL

[@aliencirkus192]

Taylor is a rockstar and is a true bad ass. It was funny how couch to trail Tried to give her a shout out when actually Taylor was giving her a shout out

[@1024Pete]

Nice falls. Thanks for the peaceful moment. Happy Trails!

[@leed3796]

I love that when you stopped to tell us you ordered Uber Eats from Taco Bell, an ad for Grub Hub came on! lol

[@dannythecamper4186]

Good video, with lots of good beautiful views, nice water fall, 😂, so let's keep on hiking..😊

[@wolfman6000]

Awesome Video !! I love hiking that section !

[@robertcamara7300]

Another amazing video!

[@cindylin1]

I love you! ❤

[@KevinFryAdventures]

I am really enjoying watching this hike on the A.T. I've been watching your channel since you started a few years ago & you are one of best. I appreciate that you are authentic & do it your way! Laurel Falls looks amazing & Taco Bell!! Never let those trolls get to you.

[@rebeccasnyder2120]

Love that waterfall. I could stay there a couple of days.

[@sheilasunshine9173]

What a beautiful day you had and crammed so much in- what a great trail day!

[@NewDayNewAdventure77]

Awesome post! Waterfall and lake all in one day ❤

[@chriswhittington294]

You are embracing the moment! I love it! ❤

[@lisapellitier2450]

What a beautiful day

[@Lovesracing19]

Looks like a great hike. I bet that water was cold. Hope those eyes were a deer! Have fun in Damascus. Safe travels.

[@melvinlee5684]

I foresee you hiking the AT many more times (at least I hope so). I appreciate your stops at different hostels, towns and pretty sites to educate your viewers. It makes your vlogs much more interesting than just a wham bam thank you mam marathon hike.

[@marilynm5024]

Beautiful scenery!!

[@movinondownthetrail]

Took the Hampton trail into town to stay at Braemar. The falls are beautiful. Especially the climb down. Heading up the 2000 footer this morning and crashing at Boots Off. Pleasure meeting you on trail.

[@scottstaats7408]

Best breakfast spot on AT yet! It was lunch spot for me...

[@gaylewalker4239]

Great beginning to your day at the falls. Playing in the lake and Taco Bell. Keep trekking. 😀

[@wildeone1636]

Seems like a perfect day on trail🙂

[@RickINFJ]

2000' ascent over Dunk's...that's will power. 😂 The lake must have been so refreshing! Good call with the sunscreen. You were getting red. ✌️

[@qsbroom]

Beautiful waterfall! I remember you hiking at night last time you were on the AT..you did some outlandish mileage...was it a 50 mile day? I just remember it was huge. Well you will be bearring down on the ponies in a few days..know they'll be glad to see you again! Thanks

[@gratefulhikes]

Hey Taylor! What a breakfast spot! You will have plenty of Dunks to enjoy, I think you made the right choice. Bummer about your electrolytes. Mini bears are real! Great insight on vlogging and experiencing more of the trail, thank you for sharing. Great lunch spot too! Great job pushing the miles, I hope it made for a great day in Damascus. 🙏 Thanks for bringing us along today. I hope tomorrow’s miles are kind. Keep truckin’ and be well. -Grateful

[@codyhikes4054]

That jetboil is so photogenic with that waterfall in the background

[@SandyBachar-sq5qe]

Look forward to your update videos every day! Thanks for sharing! Ps if you wouldn’t mind sharing What is the blue pouch on your pack? And what tripod don you use?

[@myraupton1563]

Beautiful video, Taylor. 🩷🩷🩷

[@claywhite1890]

Love hearing all of the turkeys in the background while you are talking about the food situation!

[@TRIChuckles]

I love Dennis Cove. What a beautiful waterfall. It is cold though all year.

[@jackcakeblack]

Great video thank you for the waterfalls and lake views,sorry you lost some of your food.Hopefully you will be able to get those items replaced in Damascus. Enjoy the warm weather,skeeters and flies like it to,Ben's is really good in the orange bottle.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

You are doing good.

[@vancecope]

I definitely appreciate you vlogging the trail and if it makes you happy then don't worry about it...I do wonder about the walk away/approach shots as I feel bad your trekking back and fourth to get those shots

[@ffstopP]

Well thought-out video, Taylor. They're always a joy to watch bc of the care you put into them. You're making great progress and thanks for taking me along. I'm sticking with you to the end. Walk on (and stay safe.)

[@Happyscmm]

I love Laurel Falls. I live nearby. We saw it frozen one year and you talk about beautiful it was gorgeous.

[@susietopspin]

Wow great video. Sitting having lunch in the lunchroom wishing to swap places with you. One day. Happy trails.🤘🏻🥾⛰️

[@cliftonmadden1992]

Great to see you are in my area. We live in Johnson City, TN. Love this section to Damascus. Stay safe and have fun!

[@mathfan0918]

Your videos are so well-edited! It's a great way of seeing your story. I love soda, well, Dr. Pepper in particular, but I know it's so bad for you especially at my age. So I'm trying really hard to cut down. But your soda from Taco Bell looked sooooo good! I could almost taste it!

[@debsmith7050]

With that ending we will surely be back....we would be anyway 💙 What a day !!! Right now I am in my Mom's tiny cabin on Lake Barkley - I love the water too - and Taco Bell :)

[@karenpaulson]

Thanks Taylor! We have been watching you every night and taking note of spots we might want to visit for short backpacking trips. I think we’ll get an AT map so we can plot your progress.

[@GenX_outdoors]

Such a cool day!

[@jeffreyanderson3522]

What a wonderful and fully packed day! Hike on and Godspeed all the way.

[@DD_Davey]

It’s nice you are familiar with some of the favorite spots on the trail so you can anticipate them and enjoy them when you arrive. Good job!

[@misscandy84]

Swimming in April ooh cold

[@Craigsoutdooradventures]

Stunning location today, and you can’t beat a cold dip to cool off

[@sha6mm]

Keep your eye’s open as I will be flying a Business Jet out of Elizabethon TN at 4:20pm TC. You are on a beautiful section of trail the last couple days, and the trail you are on looking down at the lake is beautiful, watch out for the Fires on the other ridge.

[@sherrylaponsee7782]

So happy it was a great day!!! ❤

[@steverensh]

You can also order food delivered to the Watauga dam area. Delivered from Elizabethton, last year I met 3 hikers waiting for a pizza there.

[@fuquaysteve271]

Talk about bravery....having taco bell with no privy within miles..

[@PatriceMarieDobson]

Taylor, what a beautiful scenery!!👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏻

[@kovenant7]

I would maybe pack a little slingbow if I were to hike at night.

[@danik6393]

Great video! First - you are such a nice person to hand over that bracelet! And love all the shots of you just doing your thing. Thanks for backtracking to that waterfall! I have also left food out - trail mix in my hipbelt pocket. Got SO lucky and it went untouched. (If anything chewed my HMG Windrider, I’d lose it!) Stood there for like a solid three minutes just staring at it in disbelief. Disbelief and shame. (…but would also immediately buy the exact same pack. As painful as that would be! I love that thing. If anyone here is on the fence over price - just do it! Measure your torso, though - I’m 5’ tall and had to get a LARGE! I’m ALL torso, apparently 😂) Are you hopping off trail to go back to Damascus for Trail Days? (If so, let me know if I can bring you anything!)

[@ALORDW]

Great day and beautiful sunset!

[@PatriceMarieDobson]

Good morning Taylor and all the community. It is just me?*; but I think I saw "something black" on the right side of the screen at 3:37 of the video. Probably the walking sticks.

[@kimd9059]

Ahh I was hoping you’d get to Boots Off this time! Such a cool place, we’ve been a couple of times. Love Lake Watauga too! Great little break spot. That campsite next to Laurel Falls is so nice, I remember this section so we’ll. You’re almost at the Virginia Creeper!

[@adamnichols3506]

Brave eating Taco Bell in the woods lol

[@kanadagirlswims]

The thinking of “the longer I hike today the less I have to hike tomorrow and the more time we can spend in Damascus” is the exact thought that lead to my trail family and I hiking straight through the night doing the miles from boots off to Damascus in one shot last summer 😂

[@tomt9543]

GOOD LORD!! That’s nearly a 50 mile day/nite! I know that from Dennis Cove rd to Damascus it’s 50.?, and Boots Off isn’t very far nobo from there!

[@lobstahgirl]

If you eat something that is packed out, isn't it past the 3-hour time limit when bacteria sets in?

[@vhd4325]

Love your channel Taylor!!! THANK YOU for such great videos❤

[@johndemeen5575]

Just wondering, is diet pop. Different than regular pop? You need all the calories. A million thanks. St.Paul.Minnesota.

[@jamesquinlivan7876]

Taylor loved that you made time to experience your breakfast by the waterfall and then took a dip in the lake. I would do the same myself. Hope you set up quietly and got a good nights rest. Keep on trucking!😊👍. PS what is the total weight of your backpack with 4 days of food approximately? Thanks

[@ColdbrewPatch]

That climb up Pond Mountain before Hampton is less than ideal 😆

[@tommybewick]

I would have definitely stopped at Boots off hostel. I mean think about it. When are you going to have that chance again? Unless you hike the trail again? You've already been to Damascus.

[@edhoefsmit5463]

Tennessee Turnpike Wataga to Damascus

[@Gratefulbirdie]

What kind of sunscreen do you use? I spend a lot of time outdoors but sweating always causes me trouble with my sunscreen. I’ve tried so many and yet to find one I like.

[@jimhenderson387]

Some really pretty places today! Could you or someone refresh my memory by telling me the name of the falls and the name of the swimming lake? Also, I'm guessing the swimming lake and the Wilber dam are different places?

[@TeamFish15]

You’re still getting 20+ mile days while vlogging. Keep vlogging and HYOH.

[@davidschmude]

I assume that was Watauga Lake you swam in.

[@PedroNord]

🦋

[@kirareoh1143]

I would think that vlogging would give you a sense of hiking with someone else because you can share all the ups and downs with your KZbin fam 🙂

[@leedanielson7452]

I’m surprised that you didn’t get more food from Taco Bell!😂🌮🥙🌮🌮🌮🌮🌮

[@TaylortheNahamshaHiker]

I should've looking back!

[@leedanielson7452]

😝👍

[@MetalHikerGuy]

Do you have a post hike recovery routine, stretching, etc?

[@AlanBarnes-js4kn]

No stay at boots off? ( I stayed there last year) one of the best I stayed at.

[@jeannettec375]

Do you see any hikers using Ursacks? I don't think I could hang a food bag properly.

[@frodo50]

Hey Taylor! Where is that waterfall? Love your videos.

[@frodo50]

Laurel Fork Falls???

[@Randee04]

Please wear sunscreen YEAR AROUND!! People are so mistaken thinking they only need it when it's sunny or in the spring and summer. Wrong!! Melanoma shows up years later so please wear it DAILY!!

[@lizzbarrett8892]

Do you have to clean out that water bottle straw when you use drink mixes in there? I just bought a hydrated tube that screws onto a Smart Water bottle, and was just thinking if I could use drink mix in that or if it'd be too much of a hassle to clean out.

[@TeamFish15]

I’m guessing you’re gonna be too early for Trail Days in Damascus?