Shenandoah National Park Backpacking Through Hike

This video contains trip highlights and vlog-style commentary for a Fall of 2018 backpacking trip through Shenandoah National Park. This hike was a north to south, week-long trip covering the entire length of the park starting in Front Royal, Virginia and ending in Waynesboro, Virginia.
00:08 Day One
01:46 Day Two
08:40 Day Three
13:03 Day Four
19:07 Day Five
22:15 Day Six
33:19 Day Seven ( Bear Sighting! 37:45 )
40:01 Day Eight
Music by Ikson
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[@brianchen6806]

Thanks for sharing! I just back from Hawksbill, it was so beautiful!

[@woodycarr]

Wonderful! Such a great area! Thanks for commenting!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I am currently 1/2 way through my section hike of Shenandoah NP and came across your video. Just subbed to support a fellow KZbin blogger and hiker out there. Love supporting fellow hikers in the outdoor community. Once I fill in these remaining 50 miles I will have connected Tye River Va to the Mason Dixon in PA and still have a lot to go! LOL! Looking forward to watching more of your videos. ~RVA~

[@woodycarr]

Thank you for the subscription, RVA Hiker Girl! I've been subscribed to your channel for a few months now. I've been enjoying your SNP section hikes. I've also learned about a few places I want to visit from your videos like Belle Isle State Park and Explore Park. Great content! Btw, I live in Midlothian so I guess I'm a RVA Hiker Dude. :-)

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@woodycarr Oh that's cool! So happy to hear that you are enjoying my videos and they are giving you some ideas of places to go and check out. I always wanted my channel to be a resource for people for info and research. You ARE an RVA Hiker dude! Ha Ha! ~RVA~

[@woodycarr]

@@RVAHikerGirl I just posted my hike up Old Rag in SNP on my channel. Check it out if you're so inclined. Happy hiking!

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Found your channel searching for hikes in the Shenandoah National Forest. I watched several of your videos. Great job. I subscribed to your channel. ✌️

[@woodycarr]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!

[@sherrimorgan7257]

Thank you for sharing your hike! I am planning a hike of SNP in spring 2020 and plan to go south.

[@woodycarr]

You’re welcome, Sherri! I hope you have a wonderful trip!

[@nathanaelcard]

Thanks for sharing your trip with us. You're a great visual storyteller, with an authentic voice. That's a rare treat. Up there with Joe Robinet and Adventure Archives

[@woodycarr]

Thank you, Nathaneal! I really appreciate your very kind words!

[@hikingadventures1017]

Nathanael Card: I watch both those channels, they are awesome!

[@johnirwin9334]

Great job! Thanks for sharing

[@woodycarr]

Thanks, John!

[@HappiFix]

LOVE your channel.. so calming.. great commentaries!

[@woodycarr]

Thank you! So glad you like it!

[@RonsWorld5]

This is the SNP through-hike I want to trek. Thank you for sharing.

[@dannylazarusnickel1776]

What time of year did you go? I noticed the cold and the snow near freezing temp, what month was this? I'm going this August through hike on Shenandoah. I'm guessing it never gets below 45°.

[@woodycarr]

My trip was in late October. You will probably not see lows below 55 degrees at the highest elevations in August. Enjoy your trip!

[@hikingadventures1017]

Thank you for sharing your trip; I am planning my trip for this summer.

[@woodycarr]

Thank you! Enjoy your trip!

[@patrickmcleod111]

Wow, It turns out that "Compton" is much more peaceful, serene and rural than the west coast gangster rappers would have us believe! Lol. Seriously though, I back packed it during a major winter cold spell in February of 2007. We did about 1/3 of it from about 33 miles southward from Front Royal, through the northernmost area, but we took a side trail out to a spot we had pre-parked our 2nd car. One guy had a digital weather device, that recorded our 1st night at 6°f, the 2nd day got up to a very windy 22° and our 2nd night warmed up to a balmy 8°... Day 3 got up into the low to mid 30s, practically tropical! I had just bought a Jetboil v1, and although it worked, it cooked only about 1/2 the normal speed, due to decreased isobutane fuel effectiveness at cold temps.

[@scottnewhall135]

Enjoyed the video. I have planned the same hike for the spring of 2021.

[@woodycarr]

Thanks, Scott! Glad you enjoyed it. Have a GREAT hike. It's a beautiful park.

[@davidsawmandave8731]

I am wanting to hike the whole.park , any tips would be appreciated

[@woodycarr]

You'll have a great time, David! I found this guide good for planning my trip. www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/upload/SHEN_BCTrip-AT_through_SNP_average_17_miles_per_day_E104-508.pdf I recommend getting the Guthook Guide app as well. It was useful for planning and was great to have on the trail. That app does not require a cell phone connection to work which is great because coverage is very spotty in the park. You can purchase the section you need for about $9. Just download the maps before you go. atlasguides.com/appalachian-trail/ Hope that helps a little.

[@davidsawmandave8731]

@@woodycarr thanks man , sorry I got back much later , cant wait till this fall , so how have things been going for ya , hope all is well

[@woodycarr]

@@davidsawmandave8731 No worries! Looking forward to getting back out too. Hope you have a great trip!

[@evandorco5193]

Great video do you know where that piped spring was or any other springs that are running well in the video. i drink from springs all the time raw and have been doing so for the past year never got sick im going to visit family in late September and i dont want to drink bottled tap or filtered water thanks :)

[@woodycarr]

Thank you! The spring at 11:42 is at mile 947.3 NB (a couple of miles north of Pass Mountain Hut.) There are a lot of springs in the park. The Guthooks app is a good resource for finding springs along the Appalachian Trail.

[@evandorco5193]

@@woodycarr wow thank you so much i wish you the best on your future journeys i hope everything your looking for comes your way :)

[@heatherlangston9429]

I am planning a section hike in Shenandoah. Can you tell me why you decided to carry 8 days of food rather than resupplying inside the park?

[@woodycarr]

The obvious place to resupply would have been Big Meadows. I was under the impression at that time that the wayside was going to be closed for renovations. As it turned out, it closed a couple of weeks after my trip and reopened the following season. If I were doing it again, I would resupply at Big Meadows. Do keep in mind the cost will be higher and the selection will be a bit more limited in the park. Thanks for watching the video!

[@heatherlangston9429]

@@woodycarr Thank you for sharing your experience and insight!

[@blagow1]

What were the dates of your trip? I'm hoping to be going in October and trying to plan with good chances of seeing the Fall foliage. Also, was it hard to find stealth camping spots?

[@woodycarr]

October 19th thru 26th, 2018. The Fall color was better for the last three days of my hike. Stealth spots were not too hard to find. I used the Guthooks app to help find spots. Worth the $9 for the section IMHO. Have fun on your trip!

[@blagow1]

@@woodycarr Yes, I have Guthooks and it's a lifesaver ! Thanks so much for the info.