The Appalachian Trail - Pennsylvania (HD)

[@annkaren74]

The "bald" area near Palmerton is due to the previous zinc refinery next to the town. The operations contaminated the soil which killed the trees/bush/grass. The zinc operation has been shut down for a couple of decades now.

[@johnnymossville]

The hanging basket of flowers at the shelter was such a nice touch! We just hiked a section south of there in MD/PA a few weeks ago with our dog. Was great fun.

[@MikeMikeActual]

How am I just now finding this channel!!! I could watch every video you make on the A.T.!!!

[@Fissidens]

Thx for these great videos. I hit AT in 1998, and I still miss it. Greetings from Germany (Barefootbear)

[@Ambientlogic]

Just found your channel and I have to say, this is absolutely awesome!

[@T33NAG3NINJA]

I absolutely love Gettysburg! I live only a couple hours away (I'm in southeastern PA) and I go there several times a year. Can't get enough of it, plus it's great getting to live in a place with such history!

[@larryosselborn9009]

I live in belle vernon pa

[@matthewkirk3136]

March can't come soon enough! For a year now I watched several documentaries and quite a few KZbin series from fellow hikers, (Hitched Hike, Surviving the Appalachian Trail, a couple others) Your's is definitely my favorite. You give a lot of details on the different landmarks and towns along the way and actually show us the scenery we're going to be experiencing. And thanks for all the mile markers, elevations, and town references! Makes it easier to look it up in the guide book lol. Great job, man! P.S. - What happened to Snorlax???

[@RedBeard0924]

Really glad you have enjoyed my videos! Snorlax finished a few weeks after me. We split in Shanendoah NP.

[@windeagle53]

I am loving this looking to do the trail in 2020 when I retire. So walking the treadmill while I watch your videos...great info.

[@RedBeard0924]

Good luck as you prepare! You will have the time of your life and probably get addicted to long distance hiking. GET ME BACK ON THE TRAIL! ✌🏼️

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Did you make it to the AT this year, Paula?

[@kmarieforte4322]

I can't tell you how much I am enjoying watching your thru hike state by state You are doing a very good job with video and keeping it interesting and informative I see you are a natural good speaker as well which makes it very easy to want to watch more episodes Thanks so much! I'm sure these videos will be helpful to anyone considering a thru hike or for those who may be unable You are giving us the feeling of being there on the trail Way to go!

[@RedBeard0924]

+kmarie forte really glad you are enjoying them. Can't wait for my next adventures. Happy Hiking

[@buonafortuna8928]

Cool Vid Will - loved the stop at Gettysburg

[@RedBeard0924]

G-Burg Rocked!

[@HughMadBro]

Waynesboro PA 😳 Holy cow... that’s where I went to middle school 😂

[@thomasl8734]

At 11:00.....it's the Susquehanna River.......love your vids

[@tootking4477]

You mean the suckabannana?

[@kerry1383]

Great videos man. I got as far as VA during my 2013 thru attempt - met Icarus back then and hiked with him for a few days. Coolest guy. Congrats on your thru. I'll be giving it another shot in a couple years.

[@solodad001]

I hiked a few sections of this trail in ne Pa. when I was a kid with the scouts, lot of fun. The river you mentioned is pronounced sus kwa hanna.

[@TRKovacs]

Redbeard, this is amazing. I ran into you at Birch Run Shelter and let you use my phone while sectioning Southern PA. Got a text from Soggy Bottom when you reached Khatadin. Truly a fantastic trail angel. Congrats on a great thru-hike. -Sweating Bullets P.S. It's great to find this video while I think through a possible section on the North end of PA.

[@twhiz5611]

I remember going to gettysburg it was such a cool place and it was awesome going up little round top.

[@norbitcleaverhook5040]

It's been fun watching that beard grow.

[@patticarey9016]

Great documentation of the trail in PA, my home state! I've done all of PA and your video was like experiencing it again. Nicely done! Good commentary too!

[@seabees33]

Great video Red beard. Really enjoyed. My Friend and I are section backpacking the entire PA section. This video was very well done. Thank you.

[@davidweller8924]

High Redbeard I just wanted to say it I have really enjoyed all of your videos and I'm from Pennsylvania born and raised in Pennsylvania and I never knew about the Appalachian Trail until I started following you and others who hike the Appalachian Trail and I really enjoyed that's seen where you were in Gettysburg I've been to Gettysburg but I've never been to that part where you guys were at I may just have to hike the 80 and go down there and take a look at those monuments and Gettysburg thank you for sharing your videos they were really great watch.

[@roberthoffmaster1791]

Glad to watch an AT video about my home state which does not bust on it. Watched one description of the trail, state by state, which left PA out entirely. What an insult. The Sus - Qua - Hanna / Duncannon are close to my home. Thanks for the video. Havent traversed the most rocky parts in the East. Nice to see them.

[@wbradb]

It’s really cool watching these videos. I hiked the AT this same year and I’m surprised we didn’t meet on trail. We were around the same places at the same times. I recognize so many people in these videos. Thanks for filming and good job!

[@mairisie25]

Nice job on taping the hike. That's one nice shelter. I have never hiked the AT or PCT, but I hope to learn more so I can go on. Thanks for the video. That was nice of you to do Gettysburg. What an awesome hike.

[@stevenwhitesell3675]

Thanks for the video! Great stuff and very inspiring. I've hiked most of the area b/w Port Clinton and Palmerton. The stuff that killed all the foliage on Lehigh Gap East was the Zinc smelting that occurred there over decades. It's now a superfund site and the foliage is coming back!!

[@ferbritzeo]

I have hiked all the trails at gettysburg. That "Devils den" you saw is a huge pile of rocks probably formed by a glacier. Best place to stop for lunch and an awesome adult jungle gym

[@andrewwehunt2544]

Enjoyed the videos on cooking sets, sleeping bags, and tent pitching. I've been constructing an AT list for the future when I decide to hike. I'll continue to keep up with your videos. Later.

[@NicholasReichard]

I'm starting my thru-hike this March haven't decided If I want to start in the first week or wait until the end of the month. but following your videos is helping a lot with the perspective of what it will be like. Thanks man!

[@RedBeard0924]

Your the exact reason I did these videos. I'll tell u what it's all about the winter that is happening on a given year. I was lucky and it wasn't bad. You will have no issues starting early in my opinion. But be prepared just incase! Good luck my friend and enjoy it all and most importantly don't give up, I'm sure you won't!

[@3nineteen319]

Good stuff Red Beard , enjoying your series.

[@jeremymalatt2221]

Awesome videos man, ive enjoyed watching what ive seen so far. Cant wait ton watch more.

[@willroderick4629]

Absolutely incredible video

[@christopherrogers1535]

This is so cool seeing you hike on the trails we have here in pa! Especially pine grove furnace, we're up there all the time!

[@jessesmyser5931]

I love this series, thanks for posting.

[@RedBeard0924]

My pleasure. It was an amazing trip for sure!

[@jenniferlocher]

Hey I stumbled upon your page! Awesome PA Travels. My daughter and I are planning our AT travels. What camera and Extender are you using? Any tips and tricks you wanna send our way? Thank you 😊.

[@grizzlygramp]

I just watched your Virginia clip. Excellent job and I am excited to see your final video on the trail when you arrive. Best of luck to you.

[@SurferJoe71]

Great video journey I watched only the PA. Segment but I will view them all ........Happy Trails

[@tomjboyle]

Great Videos Red Beard. Really enjoyed it.

[@OoogaBoog]

Awesome videos. Thanks Red Beard

[@chuckg-ross1378]

It's interesting hearing how rocky our section of the AT is here in Pennsylvania - growing up in Eastern PA I just assumed the entire Appalachian Trail was like that lol

[@AndrewBaer623]

Pretty sure I literally laughed out loud when you tried to pronounce Susquehanna. Came out something like "Sussaquanny" lol great video man.

[@HughMadBro]

I’m local & I take Gettysburg & the application trail for granite... I should probably even go out for a day & see what it’s about. I’ve thought about being a trail angel!

[@AWalkOnDirt]

I like the look backs saying "That's where we came from." The land features seem so far away!

[@ericday604]

Great video bro!!!! I live just outside Gettysburg and it was cool to see you enjoying all of our sights and history!! I just love all of the great buildings and history over in pine grove furnace. If your ever coming through again give me a heads up and we can meet up. I will help you in anyway i can. thanks again

[@jeffgrumley8230]

Hey brother Gettysburg is one of my favorite places I have hiked along with Peters mountain! I live like half hour to 45 mins away from g-burg so its easy access to some great trails along with the Mason Dixon trail system being a 10 min drive from my house. Happy trails bro and great videos! Best wishes

[@Ward00]

A little bit behind you on the trail you can see a metal "bear box" where you can store you food. There's a privy behind the shelter, too. This is a great shelter. I day hiked this area last year. Great videos, by the way. I'm watching all of them. Although I probably won't be able to hike the whole AT, I have hiked parts of it.

[@Ward00]

My comment above referred to Raven Rock Shelter, in Maryland.

[@brucehodson2763]

Dude, if you liked Rocksylvania on the AT you need to let me take you hiking up in the PA Wilds. Quehanna trail network is like an 80ish mile loop in what can be called the backcountry of northcentral PA. There are numerous trails near it too. It's gorgeous, more remote, has fishing, and the trails themselves aren't the ankle-busters that the eastern slope is (where the ATC routed their trail through PA).

[@wfredw]

wow that little cliff ridge line looked rather treacherous.

[@ray1000rp]

Mt Minsi in the Delaware water gap is very nice

[@jsu12326]

hey Red Beard.. awesome videos!!

[@cuppfw50]

HA. RED BEARD thank you for reediting your Videos. I fallowed your trip north on the AT. The raw data is ok and I eagerly awaited each one. The editing job is a good and the special effects are great. F.W.D.

[@roberthoffmaster1791]

Would you be the same Red Beard I met when you were doing a thru hike North to South. I met a group of 4 in NC. Three men one Woman, Late Fall 2014?

[@DaveThundercloud]

thanks for this redbeard. did you here or see anything unusual out there?

[@walterlangston7866]

just done my first section hike done west virginia and haf the state of Maryland

[@LeeSlingShotTrue]

Red Beard, Great videos! I have been watching since last year and I'm starting my hike in Harpers Ferry on 2 May. I have some of the same gear, thanks for the great reviews. How were you able to upload your videos during your hike? I understand these have been edited after you returned. Also, did you have your camera covered in the water proof case or did you leave it out? Thanks, SlingShot

[@thomasl8734]

Have you ever come across anything unusual on any parts of the trail?

[@pineishappleish]

I swung by Bake oven knob yesterday and browsed the log book for a moment with my gopro. Noticed a pass through message left from red beard and thought out loud... I think... I think thats the guy making all the videos! ;-)

[@RedBeard0924]

pineishappleish ha! Maybe it was me the last time I was in that area was 2014. I think I need to Sobo the AT soon.

[@pineishappleish]

Will Wood It was from within the last week. We must have another red beard on our hands!

[@allincamo]

hey whats your email. ? I have questions. Dude, your video is killers....been watching all morning. I just got back from VA. and i'm so ready to start conditioning for the AT trail. one state at a time. I'm older man. haha. Love the video man......I'm stoked.!

[@RedBeard0924]

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[@ChrisSmith-st6dx]

Good videos bro, class of 2016 here

[@thebeardedrooster2871]

Red Beard, would you do it again? I imagine each trip would be different in some fashion. It would be awesome to have someone with your enthusiasm and experience to travel with. Just keeping the mindset of keeping on seems like it alone would be difficult. People like you, keep people like me pushing dude.. thanks

[@RedBeard0924]

I will definitely do the AT again one day! Such an incredible trail honestly! Best experience of my life so far.

[@robertf4645]

Maybe this is mentioned in another video and I missed it, but what camera are you using? I am loving the videos!

[@edandlindafradley7110]

Red Beard. Thanks. Just found this. We're going to finish PA and do NJ in May. Enjoyed seeing a preview! Looking for information on restaurants in NJ along the trail. Recommendations? Thanks

[@RedBeard0924]

Make sure and hit up Gyps Tavern it is right on the lake and it's great to grab a beer and sit outside and relax.

[@edandlindafradley7110]

+Will “Red Beard” Wood thanks for that!!

[@3moody396]

Peace and Greetings my Hiking brother!!! Would you be able to give one report on the wildlife out there along your travels? Thanks

[@bahamajim1998]

Cool vid man. What a hike huh

[@michaelhollowell9306]

Im so glad im seeing this. Thanks for showing the terrain, but also the whole journey. I plan on hiking the AT next year. Already preparing. Pennsylvania looks like a doozy. Trail name...? Hollywood? I'm from CA.

[@RedBeard0924]

There you go. Think that's a good trail name for sure! Glad you enjoyed my videos from the trail. Good luck on your planning and hike in the future. You will have the trip of a lifetime for sure! Happy Hiking!

[@randoe744]

Basic question RB, what was the toughest section for you on the entire trail? Meaning at what point did you feel you would bail out on the thru hike, if you hit that wall that is?

[@RedBeard0924]

Easy for me. That was Virginia right after finishing Shenandoah NP. It was 100 degrees the bugs were unreal and my allergies were killing me. I locked myself in a hotel room alone for 48 hrs and came out a new man and finished my hike.

[@biographybyjason6814]

Colonel Chamberlain...wasn't promoted to General until Petersburg in 1864.

[@thenighthour5613]

Red how many miles to do the Appalachian Trail ? Just Pennsylvania. Miles and days Big Red.

[@CorporalPoon]

Hey RedBeard, I live in Philly and I wanted to hike the trail for a few days. Where do you think a good start and end point may be?

[@sketchum1959]

I like the way you video tape....are you holding your trecking pole with a selfie holder? I am wondering what you are using to film this. Its amazing how you do this!

[@RedBeard0924]

Sheryl Ketchum thanks! I use a stickpic to film. It utilizes your trekking pole.

[@sketchum1959]

Thanks Will! Im watching your next video and saw you replied! THanks! Enjoying all you vids! :) You were on the trail July 17th on my birthday! :) So amazing to watch! TY for all the filming and sharing the trails with us!

[@floridaman537]

is it weird i watch hiking and backpacking videos all the time. never been backpacking and kinda sketchy to do it alone. unfortunately whete i live at, or the ppl i know just drink beer. i need to find a backpacking group or something. any suggestions where to look?

[@kylekahoun1740]

Hey Redbeard .. Great video of PA. Thanks for all the great shots and insights u shared!!! Do u think 3 good hikers could make it Northbound from our starting point at PA rt. 309 to our pickup point at PA rt 33 wind gap, in 4 days 3 nights... ??? We will not be going into any towns unless necessary. Thanks again Will. !

[@RedBeard0924]

Yeah I think you will be fine. I made pretty good time through that section.

[@kylekahoun1740]

Thanks you so much Red!! We have been hearing the rocks are terrible in that section. We really enjoy your videos, showed us exactly what we needed to know. We are new to A.T. so were gonna follow your footsteps!

[@RedBeard0924]

Glad my videos have been useful. It is rocky through there but as long as no one ends up with bad leg or knee issues I think you'll be fine.

[@kylekahoun1740]

Thanks again red!! We appreciate it ! Hope to talk to you when were finished. We will post pics.

[@RedBeard0924]

For sure! Sounds good!

[@Abiddon_Gaming_Official]

did you pass by dauphin halifax portion of the trail on peters mountain

[@jennifersullivan8338]

Awesome videos so far Red Beard! Keep them coming! What kind of camera did you use for this trip?

[@RedBeard0924]

The camera I use up to New Hampshire is Sony HDR-AS30V. I upgraded to the new version in New Hampshire the Sony HDR-AS100V. Great tiny camera with no glitch issues like is more commonly experienced with a GoPro.

[@somenoise5624]

What happened to snorlax? At what point did you guys spilt?

[@RedBeard0924]

We split in Shenandoah NP in Virginia. He finished a few weeks after me.

[@bahamajim1998]

Cool video man

[@matthewpyfer7197]

Hey Red beard, I'm 12 and I'm going to go on a backpacking trip with my dad in the summer. We are just going to hike to PA portion and some of NJ. Do you have an approximation on how long this trip will take to walk up and back to our starting point.

[@RedBeard0924]

Well it really depends on how many miles you are planning to try and do. I would say plan on doing around 10 miles a day and calculate it out from there. 60 miles probably about 6 days. It just depends on how many miles you do a day. Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@matthewpyfer7197]

Will Wood Just one more question. How much money do you think I should plan on bringing.

[@carlitoway5833]

Do Louisiana brotha! Lol. Best state ever

[@s.weldingandfabrication4287]

I have a goal to hike the entire AT in Pa yet im not good with planning. how should I go about with resupplying and planning mileage

[@timoaya]

Hey brother what is the best 50 miles on the trail on the va AT? Thank you

[@ahuds7490]

What happened to snorlax? And toast?

[@ricksells7735]

Did you run into any bears?

[@dreadieandy2601]

How do you follow the trail at all times? I mean some parts is so rocky and seem like their is no path, how do you find your way?

[@thomasbarber5061]

There's white blazes painted on trees and rocks and cairns.

[@Eaglesman725]

What gave you the ability to hike all these trails? Did your job allow you to?

[@RedBeard0924]

I chose to Hike, that then gave me the desire to make it happen. It worked out.

[@pappamolly1457]

So snorelax gave up or what happened?

[@flyguyny]

Red Beard. I remember your video tour of the landmark Doyle Hotel in Duncannon PA. I write to let you know that the owners have fallen on hard times, and could use some help from the hiker community. Here's a news item about the situation: fox43.com/2016/03/09/historic-doyle-hotel-in-danger-of-closing/ I figured with your broad subscriber reach, your attention could be of help. In the article there is a link to a Go Fund Me site. Thanks man.

[@hilarybates8107]

At 24:03 is that a snake right infront of you that you just went right passed.

[@raytaylor9152]

Red Beard, have you ever run into snakes ? If you have, you should do a video on that.

[@RedBeard0924]

Saw a few they can be seen in my videos already out there.

[@takeme2jail]

what happened to toast and why did snoralax finish so far behind ?

[@RedBeard0924]

Toast had to bail out 10 days in due to a severe knee injury and Snorlax finished a few weeks after me.

[@Dadmarchis]

What did you think of the Center Point Knob area?

[@RedBeard0924]

Not sure as to what area of PA you r referring to. I loved most all of PA however. Which segment of the trail was this located in?

[@Dadmarchis]

North of Pine Grove Furnace

[@takeme2jail]

I was hoping toast came back. was wondering why snoralax was so far behind

[@senatormendoza7657]

Whatever happened to toast?

[@JaeDiAMONDZ]

Sassaquanny?

[@cindyswimchick]

what happened to Snorelax?

[@RedBeard0924]

He finished a few weeks after me. Check out his KZbin prizedmouse.

[@thomasl8734]

What do you do if you have to take a dump?

[@GuadalupePicasso]

You dog a hole that’s about 6” wide and 8” deep, squat and just go. Smarter hikers will dig near a tree, which they’ll then face and hold onto while squatting. So long as your toilet paper isn’t colored or scented, you can bury it with your crap. It’s recommended to stir some dirt with your crap before burying it, as it’ll help it compost more easily and quickly.

[@pointlesscine]

What about Snorlax? What happened to him?

[@RedBeard0924]

He finished a few weeks after me check out his youtube prizedmouse.

[@jakedevries2939]

Hey just curious as to how toast ended up doing and where snorlax ended up after virginia?

[@RedBeard0924]

Toast for back on trail and made it to Virginia and Snorlax finished a couple weeks after me. Toast is hitting the JMT this summer with his girlfriend so he's still hiking! Thanks for watching.

[@jakedevries2939]

Will Wood good to hear :). another thing. How does one make time for 6 months of being off work? I really want to hike the trail some day but I don't see how to get off work for that long. Any advice?

[@queenskid7987]

is Pittsburgh apart of the Appalachian trail.

[@thedmtfp]

+Queens Kid no they are kinda on opposite sides of the state .

[@thedmtfp]

+Torrey Dunn well the trail is at least about half way across the state to be fair

[@queenskid7987]

I figured pittsburgh would be near it since it does have Appalachian culture, and it the mountians usually is the western half of the east coast.

[@ODEY-G0]

How many hours does twenty miles take you?

[@RedBeard0924]

I average 3.5 to 4 miles an hour while thru hiking.

[@GuadalupePicasso]

Following Redbeard you’re a speed demon!

[@patriciamoscato6586]

Can't they separate those rocks somehow

[@raytaylor9152]

Red Beard, vids are kool, but not the same without Snorlax. You just got to have Snorlax to have a complete video.

[@RedBeard0924]

Snorlax was definitely one of the best people I met on the trail hands down! :)

[@derekthorne3915]

so weird to hear someone say Pennsylvania instead of pa