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Ep. 31 Cataloochee Divide Trail -NORTH - 2023 Dec 10 (Sylvan Reflections)
Once again, I was "in the neighborhood" and couldn't resist dropping by to hike another trail! This time, I chose to hike the one trail that has been eluding me for over 2 years! The northern section of the Cataloochee Divide trail (Smokies Cove Creek entrance down to the Science Center/Purchase Knob)! Finally! And I got to use my Osmo Pocket 3!
Everything was enshrouded by a thick blanket of mist that added mystery and subtlety to forest, never knowing just what was beyond the next bend. It was delightful! It lent a sense of grace and visual fluidity! It really is difficult to have a really bad day in the Smokies!
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Don't forget to let me know in the comments if you have any questions or info you wish to share. Thanks for watching, and I will see you on the next one!
-- Chapters --
00:00 Intro
02:06 Hike begins
05:28 1st Trail/Private Property Nearness
09:25 Blowdowns
09:51 Barn
13:53 Eastern Fork to Science Center
15:20 West Fork/Cataloochee Divide to Science Center
16:32 Science Center
17:26 Science Center to Public Road
18:59 Closing remarks
19:45 Credits
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Ep. 30 Concession Horse Trails - 2023 Nov 12 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Looking to take advantage of the last couple of hours of daylight after finishing Old Settlers Trail, I whipped over to the Concession Horse Trails (a group of trails starting from a closed horse rental/stables on the east edge of Gatlinburg, TN). I was a mile or two of pleasant, relaxing trails, small, gentle streams and some beautiful hues of color as sunset approached! A great way to end you...
Ep. 29 Old Settlers Trail - Nov 11-12, 2023 (Sylvan Reflections)
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On this backpacking adventure, I head out into the forests of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to tackle the Old Settlers Trail! Along with beautiful pools, babbling streams and echoes of fall color, I encounter more rock walls and stone chimneys than I've ever seen before! I explore manways and other remnants left over from those who once lived in these ridges and hollows! If you like t...
CHANNEL UPDATE: 2024 May 23 (Sylvan Reflections)
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This video is an update on some improvements I'm making for this channel. Enjoy! If you like this video, please consider clicking the "Subscribe", "Notification Bell" and "Like" buttons! Ultimately, that is what enables me to provide more content! Don't forget to let me know in the comments if you have any questions or info you wish to share. Thanks for watching, and I will see you on the next ...
Ep. 28 Ramsey Cascades - 2023 Oct 7 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Due to 20 plus miles in the preceding 24 hours, this 8 mile/2350 ft hike proved more arduous than expected. While I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the mountains, hints of color, creeks and other beauties of the flora and fauna, the last couple miles up to the cascades was among some of the more gnarled and uneven stumble-inducing footing that I've experienced in the Smokies. Even so, the cascades we...
Ep. 27 Porters Creek Trail - 2023 Oct 7 - Revised (Sylvan Reflections)
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Sorry, I saw a few editing errors I had to correct, so I fixed them and re-posted this "corrected" version. I started this as a 4 AM hike! The forest has a whole different feel when you spend the first 2 1/2 hours in darkness (just me and my headlamp)! In the thick forest and nearby rushing creek you hear so much more when you don't have the sun's light with which to see. I saw some beautiful f...
Ep. 26 Brushy Mountain Trail - 2023 Oct 6 (Sylvan Reflections)
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On this Smokies adventure, I hiked an 11.4 mile/3200 ft round trip hike on the Brush Mountain Trail (up to Trillium Gap and back) from the Porters Creek trailhead! I encountered beautiful creeks, steep hillsides, elusive birds and unending, beautiful array of trees whose thickly leaved branches surrounded me with a thick, impenetrable, living blanket! Fortunately, with side-trips to historical ...
Ep. 25 Injun Creek Manway - 2023 Oct 6 (Sylvan Reflections)
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A ranger told me about this unofficial trail/manway when I had to wait on the gravel trucks to finish to get to Brush Mountain trailhead. It has a really cool story about a steam engine that can still be found there, resting in the creek! If you like this video, please consider clicking the "Subscribe", "Notification Bell" and "Like" buttons! Ultimately, that is what enables me to provide more ...
Ep. 24 Part 2 - Hughes Ridge-AT-Low Gap - July 29-30 (Sylvan Reflections)
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This is Part 2 of a 2-part video on a 40 mile (and over 11K feet total ascent) hike. While physically challenging, it had breath-taking vistas, interesting animals, mystical, flowing ridge-top clouds, waterfalls and beautiful flowers! I also met some really cool people! Best of all, I was in the Smokies!! If you like this video, please consider clicking the "Subscribe", "Notification Bell" and ...
Ep. 23 PART 1 - Hyatt Ridge-Enloe Creek-Hughes Ridge - July 28-30 (Sylvan Reflections)
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This is Part 1 of a 2-part video on a 40 mile (and over 11K feet total ascent) hike. While physically challenging, it had breath-taking vistas, interesting animals, mystical, flowing ridge-top clouds, waterfalls and beautiful flowers! I also met some really cool people! Best of all, I was in the Smokies!! If you like this video, please consider clicking the "Subscribe", "Notification Bell" and ...
Ep. 24 PART 2 - Balsam Mtn-Palmer Creek - 2023 June 14 (Sylvan Reflections)
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This is the second half of my 40 mile/11K foot cumulative ascent hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Remainder of Gunther Fork-Balsam Mtn-Mt Sterling Ridge-Palmer Creek & Hallow Gap Trails). These trails provide sweeping vistas, cascading streams and waterfalls, encounters with hogs, turkeys and other wildlife, unexpected challenges and, of course, ferns, wildflowers and other beau...
Ep. 23 PART 1 - AT-Camel Gap-Gunther Fork - 2023 June 14 (Sylvan Reflections)
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This 40 Mile (11K foot cumulative ascent) Hike along the Appalachian-Camel Gap-Gunther Fork-Balsam Mtn-Palmer Creek Trails shows a rich elevation & geographical cross-section of the Eastern Smoky Mountains! Apart from distance and elevation, challenges include 40 lb pack, missing water filter and multiple encounters with bear, wild boar/hogs, and of course, breath-taking views, flowers, ferns a...
Ep. 20 Boogerman - Caldwell Fork Loop - Day Hike - 2023 April 23 (Sylvan Reflections)
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On this hike, I tackle the "infamous" Boogerman and Caldwell Fork Trails! I pass through old-growth forest, gain about 1760 feet in elevation, experience close to a dozen deep water crossings and find dozens of beautiful wildflowers! I also get to finish off a spur of a trail I missed on my hike back in October of 2022! All this is set in the gorgeous backdrop of the Great Smokey Mountains Nati...
Ep. 19 Big Creek-Swallow Fork-Baxter Creek - 2023 Mar 25-26 (Sylvan Reflections)
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On this trip I was able to hike two trails I'd never been on before: Swallow Fork and Baxter Creek. Big Creek had tons of rushing water, creeks and waterfalls. A large array of spring wildflowers and on Mt. Sterling, some spectacular views and a special kind of peace you only find out in nature! If you like this video, please consider clicking the "Subscribe", "Notification Bell" and "Like" but...
Ep. 18 Snake Den Ridge-Maddron Bald-Gabes Mtn - 2023 Jan 21-22 (Sylvan Reflections)
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This hike took me right at 14 miles from Cosby Campground, up Snake Den Ridge Trail to the Maddron Bald Trail to Gabe Mtn Trail to Campsite 34, finishing the remaining 5.3 miles back to the car. During the 3,000 feet of elevation gain, I pass through several forest types to end up in the beautiful, pristine spruce-fir forest with amazing views of the valleys and distant mountains. Despite facin...
Ep. 17 Day Hikes of Balsam Mtn Road - 2022 Oct 23 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 17 Day Hikes of Balsam Mtn Road - 2022 Oct 23 (Sylvan Reflections)
Ep. 16 Mt Sterling-Pretty Hallow Gap - 2022 Oct 14-15 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 16 Mt Sterling-Pretty Hallow Gap - 2022 Oct 14-15 (Sylvan Reflections)
Ep. 15 Cades Cove - Aug 28 2022 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 15 Cades Cove - Aug 28 2022 (Sylvan Reflections)
Ep. 14 Bote Mtn-AT-Russel Field - 2022 Aug 27-28 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 14 Bote Mtn-AT-Russel Field - 2022 Aug 27-28 (Sylvan Reflections)
TRAILER: Hemphill Bald-Rough Fork Loop - 2022 JULY (Sylvan Reflections)
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TRAILER: Hemphill Bald-Rough Fork Loop - 2022 JULY (Sylvan Reflections)
Ep. 13 Hemphill Bald-Rough Fork Loop - 2022 July 18-19 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 13 Hemphill Bald-Rough Fork Loop - 2022 July 18-19 (Sylvan Reflections)
Ep. 12 Cataloochee Divide Loop - 2022 June 25-26 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 12 Cataloochee Divide Loop - 2022 June 25-26 (Sylvan Reflections)
Ep. 11 Chestnut Branch-AT-Low Mt Cammerer Hike - May 2022 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 11 Chestnut Branch-AT-Low Mt Cammerer Hike - May 2022 (Sylvan Reflections)
TRAILER: Chestnut Branch-Lower Mt Cammerer - 2022 May (Sylvan Reflections)
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TRAILER: Chestnut Branch-Lower Mt Cammerer - 2022 May (Sylvan Reflections)
Ep. 10 Low Gap-Big Creek Trails Hike - April 2022 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 10 Low Gap-Big Creek Trails Hike - April 2022 (Sylvan Reflections)
TRAILER: Low Gap-Big Creek - 2022 APRIL (Sylvan Reflections)
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TRAILER: Low Gap-Big Creek - 2022 APRIL (Sylvan Reflections)
TRAILER: Smokemont Loop - 2022 JAN (Sylvan Reflections)
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TRAILER: Smokemont Loop - 2022 JAN (Sylvan Reflections)
Ep. 9 Smokemont Loop Trail - January 2022 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 9 Smokemont Loop Trail - January 2022 (Sylvan Reflections)
TRAILER: Meigs Mtn-Curry Mtn - 2021 Oct (Sylvan Reflections)
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TRAILER: Meigs Mtn-Curry Mtn - 2021 Oct (Sylvan Reflections)
Ep. 8 Meigs Mtn & Curry Mtn Trail Hike - October 2021 (Sylvan Reflections)
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Ep. 8 Meigs Mtn & Curry Mtn Trail Hike - October 2021 (Sylvan Reflections)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @martaestelabelen1312
    @martaestelabelen1312 4 дні тому

    Y tus duendes????

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections 4 дні тому

      Estaré encantado de responder cualquier pregunta. Tambien tengo una pregunta. Se trata de tu uso de la frase "Y sus elfos". Lo siento, pero no estoy seguro de haber entendido esto correctamente. En inglés significa "And Their Elves", si Google Translate es correcto. Me preguntaba si podría pedir alguna aclaración adicional. ¡Gracias de nuevo por mirar y dejar un comentario! ¡Es apreciado!

  • @wildernesshermit2126
    @wildernesshermit2126 Місяць тому

    Most of those rock stacks could be old property markers.

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      That was bugging me -- I was having trouble seeing it as a wall or a chimney or the like. A property marker would make sense. Thanks!

  • @rmalpe55
    @rmalpe55 Місяць тому

    Wonderful to watch this, Scott!😊

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      Hey! Really great to hear from you again!! I made this video just before releasing the 1st backpacking video shot with my new 4K Osmo Pocket 3 -- "Old Settlers Trail" video with all the stone walls and stone ruins left over from the late 1800's and 1st decade or so of the 1900's. So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

  • @sylvanreflections
    @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

    Hi Folks. The more I look at it, the more the "Ramp" I identified looks like a Speckled Wood or Clinton's Lily. If anyone has any additional information on this would, of course, be appreciated. Thanks!

  • @hywel3143
    @hywel3143 Місяць тому

    Hello from Wales! This is a nice, relaxed pace video, thank you. The old stone walls are reminiscent of the old walls which are often found in Snowdonia. It takes skill and experience to set each stone properly.

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      Greetings! I love history. Took a "History of England" (which covered a bit more than only England) back in college and loved it! It was so interesting to see how much and how many aspects of life in this country came from across the pond. Are the old wall you mentioned the ones built by the POWs from Napoleon's army captured a couple of centuries ago? Yes, it is a testament to the skill and the labor involved in their construction! Its one of the things I enjoy seeing on the different hikes I post. Very happy you enjoyed it. Thanks!

    • @hywel3143
      @hywel3143 Місяць тому

      @@sylvanreflections Hi, the walls and ruined stone cottages in Snowdonia were mostly built over several centuries by local Welsh hill farmers to manage sheep. However, there is evidence of human habitation using stone construction methods in this part of North Wales long before that...

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      That is the kind of thing I enjoy going to see! love seeing history, physically right in front of me like that. Looking at those kinds of ruins, like the stone walls here (including the cabins & chimneys that still stand) . . . it really makes me think when I try to imagine daily life there and what it was like. Perhaps not most eloquent of phrasing on my part, but, it IS some really "cool stuff"!

  • @williamadair1260
    @williamadair1260 2 місяці тому

    Wow. Great video. I have been hiking in park since 72. I was 5 then. Ha. Love your commentary on this video.

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections 2 місяці тому

      Very kind! Like yourself, I've been visiting the park since the early 70's. I've been to Alaska, Yosemite and a fair number of other areas, and as beautiful as they are, there is nothing like the Smokies! Appreciate the comment, thanks!

  • @lisajarnigan2168
    @lisajarnigan2168 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for sharing your experiences! We are also working on our map and I appreciate the info on trails we haven’t done yet. Maybe we’ll run into you some day!

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      Hello! So sorry I didn't see your comment earlier! As you know, there is very little as fun as sharing what you love with others of similar interests! I look forward to running into you all on that trails! Just a gorgeous place, isn't it?

  • @Strose6
    @Strose6 6 місяців тому

    I enjoy watching your videos! I am the “Uncle” you spoke about in the shelter. Hope to see more videos. Good luck

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      Hi Stan! I've kept meaning to contact you to see how your "900 miler" effort was going. I've love to hear about your progress when you get the chance. When circumstances permit, you can e-mail me at the sylvanreflections@gmail.com. Have a great day!

  • @bikhills
    @bikhills 8 місяців тому

    A very educational video! I appreciate you taking the time to identify the wild flowers. I wish that I was better at identifying plants. Any day in the woods is a good day.

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      Hello! Wow, I thought I was getting e-mails from youtube each time a comment was made. Not sure what happened, but I'm sorry I didn't reply earlier. Thanks for watching the video. It has been a great opportunity to practice my flower/plant ID's (I'm more herpetologist than botanist, so I'm happy for the practice : -). I have always used a very similar saying, only I used the word "Smokies" instead of "woods", but I think your version is pretty accurate! Thanks!

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      Hi Again. It just occurred to me that, if you like flower IDs, you might like to scan through some of my March, April, May, June hiking/backpacking videos of the past couple of years: 2023 March - Big Creek-Swallow Fork-Baxter Creek Trails ua-cam.com/video/jU5vNhl3dWc/v-deo.htmlsi=E0FQ_EbWXxjy7Aro 2023 April - Boogerman- Caldwell Fork Loop ua-cam.com/video/dlnE2aDJf8Y/v-deo.htmlsi=slhy8VeXi-8uxhEV 2022 April - Low Gap & Big Creek Trails ua-cam.com/video/1PBK8lSY0B0/v-deo.htmlsi=ale_0C9HCn929VzJ My other backpacking videos also have a fair amount of flower (the summer during summer months, anyway), but these during spring months probably have a little more. In any case, its a great excuse for me to get back out into the woods to do some more backpacking. Have a great day!

  • @Lotteechocopie
    @Lotteechocopie 10 місяців тому

    U hve insta I'd ?

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections 9 місяців тому

      Hello. I appreciate your leaving a comment. I do apologize for my difficulty understanding, but could I trouble you for some help with "U hve insta I'd?" Thanks!

  • @sylvanreflections
    @sylvanreflections 11 місяців тому

    Stan Enjoyed this video. Reminds me that I need to hike these trails again. (I’m the man with his niece you met at Tri Corner shelter). Side note: we have three trails left) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Stan. I got the e-mail telling me of your comment and I tried to respond on my phone while traveling. I guess something happened (spotty web connection, etc.) and it took that as my reply but didn't actually list my response. Sorry about that. So, I copied and pasted your post here so I could connect my reply to it. So, I wanted to thank you for your post! It was truly a joy to meet you and your niece at the Tri Corner Shelter! Yes, those trails have some tremendous views and wonderful ambience. I look forward to seeing you on the trail again. Nothing like the enjoyment one can get in the Smokies! Thanks!!

  • @Strose6
    @Strose6 Рік тому

    This is Stan. We met at Tri Corner shelter. I enjoyed this video, I learned a few things from you.

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections 9 місяців тому

      Hi Stan. I meant to say, earlier, that I really enjoyed meeting you guys. You mentioned some info about the AT near Snake Den Ridge trail, but I forgot the info. Could I trouble you to e-mail me that info at my sylvanreflections@gmail.com? Thanks again for all your help. Scott

  • @dochimochi9231
    @dochimochi9231 Рік тому

    Awesome trip

    • @sheltonherbert4138
      @sheltonherbert4138 Рік тому

      Really glad you enjoyed it! The Smoky Mountains are an incredibly great place to hike in. Thanks!

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      Hello! Sorry, when I first replied to this, I forgot I was logged into my other account, so I thought I'd do it again, here, from the correct/channel account. As I mentioned . . . "Really glad you enjoyed it! The Smoky Mountains are an incredibly great place to hike in. Thanks!" It really is a lot of fun to be in the mountains!

  • @katalinpaksi5986
    @katalinpaksi5986 Рік тому

    Gyönyörű erdőség..Melyik országban van?

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Рік тому

      According to Google translate, you were writing in Hungarian? Sadly, I lack that ability, so I will use Google translate (I hope google translates it correctly). It is one of my favorite parks. It is the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on the border of two states (Tennessee and North Carolina) in the Southeast United States. A Google fordító szerint magyarul írtál? Sajnos ez a képességem hiányzik, ezért a Google fordítót fogom használni (remélem, a google megfelelően fordítja). Ez az egyik kedvenc parkom. Ez a Great Smoky Mountains Nemzeti Park, két állam (Tennessee és Észak-Karolina) határán az Egyesült Államok délkeleti részén.

  • @pm6293
    @pm6293 Рік тому

    I came across your channel! Thank you for the excellent video and botanical information provided

    • @sheltonherbert4138
      @sheltonherbert4138 Рік тому

      Hi. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The Smokies are such a beautiful place, especially when you can get into the trails! I really enjoy sharing that with others. Thank you for you're comment!

    • @sylvanreflections
      @sylvanreflections Місяць тому

      Hi. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The Smokies are such a beautiful place, especially when you can get into the trails! I really enjoy sharing that with others. Thank you for you're comment!

  • @cherylherbert2780
    @cherylherbert2780 2 роки тому

    Best yet.