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Trail Shoe Films
United States
Приєднався 14 чер 2020
I make videos of backpacking trips, primarily in the Smokies.
Thank you for watching.
-Bob
Thank you for watching.
-Bob
Backpacking The Smokies: Forney Creek, Noland Creek Loop
This is a two night loop on the Forney Creek trail and Noland Creek trail from June 2024. I used Clingmans Dome road and the Noland Divide trail as a connector. The Little River gauge was at 1.5 and there was no rain in the forecast.
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Hiking the Smokies, Appalachian Trial/BMT loop
Переглядів 537 місяців тому
This is a great three night loop out of Smokemont. It gets you the higher elevation of the AT and Balsam Mountain, as well as the Raven Fork and Enloe Creek. This trip is from June 2023.
Appalachian Trail, Erwin TN to Roan Mountain 19E
Переглядів 68Рік тому
This is a hike along the Appalachian Trail from Erwin to Roan Mountain. This section includes Beauty Spot, two trips into the spruce/fir zone and the balds above Carvers Gap.
Foothills Trail Section Hike
Переглядів 212 роки тому
This is a hike along the Foothills Trail, from Laurel Valley to Whitewater Falls.
Backpacking the Smokies, Hazel Creek / Lakeshore loop
Переглядів 6593 роки тому
Five night loop from the tunnel. Includes the Lakeshore trail, Hazel Creek and Forney Creek.
Backpacking the Smokies, Cosby/ Appalachian Trail Loop
Переглядів 653 роки тому
Overnight loop out of Cosby campground. Includes the Low Gap trail, the AT to Tricorner Knob shelter, and a return via Snake Den Ridge.
Appalachian Trail/ Benton MacKaye loop out of Smokemont
Переглядів 454 роки тому
This is a four day backpacking trip in the Smokies out of Smokemont campground. Includes the Appalachian Trail and Benton MacKaye Trail. Campsites are Pecks Corner, Laurel Gap and 47.
Backpacking the Smokies, Pecks Corner/Cabin Flats loop
Переглядів 694 роки тому
Day one: AT from Newfound Gap to Pecks Corner shelter Day two: Hughes Ridge to Cabin Flats Day three: Dry Sluice Gap to the AT and return to the trailhead
Backpacking the Smokies, Fontana to Clingmans
Переглядів 2614 роки тому
Four days on the AT from Fontana Dam to Clingmans Dome
Backpacking the Smokies, Cammerer/Sterling loop
Переглядів 1514 роки тому
Mount Cammerer/Mount Sterling loop. Day One: Chestnut Branch, Appalachian Trail, Low Gap, Campsite 37 Day Two: Swallow Fork, Mt Sterling Ridge, Baxter Creek
Great videos, as always!!
Been watching a lot of videos preparing for my hike in SMNP here on youtube and this, by far, is the best one I've come across. Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words. If I can help you in any way let me know.
@@trailshoefilms4427 Just slightly worried about bears - But I know not to eat anywhere near my tent and to store my food on the hangs (And to not set up tent near the hangs). Anything else I should be aware of? Am I worrying too much?
@@zachtutor7998 I am not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, but here are some habits I have adopted. When I am in the Smokies, I will not walk down trail with food in my waist pack or pants pockets. If I meet a habituated bear on trail I do not want to have a bag of trail mix in my hand. I keep all of my food in my pack and I will stop to eat. When I stop, I like to be in a spot on trail where I have a good line of sight i.e. not at a blind curve. When I get to camp, I put my food up on the cables first thing, then I set up camp. Bears are quiet, and a habituated bear can enter your camp while you have your head in your tent blowing up a sleeping pad, and make off with your food without you being aware that he is there. If I am eating in camp, I'm not doing another task that distracts me. I either eat, or do camp chores, I don't do both at the same time. I like to watch the tree line while I'm eating so if a bear does show up I can get my food on the cables as quickly as possible. I enjoy seeing bears. I am particularly fond of bears that are scared of me. I am less enthusiastic about bears that are not. The Smokies are fantastic, have fun with it.
@@trailshoefilms4427 This is absolutely incredible advice and I've taken it all and written it down and will practice it on my hikes. Thank you so much! And I look forward to all your future videos!
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Hello. Thank you for this video. I plan to take this route soon. I have one questions. Can you start at Fontana and not take a boat across the lake?
I plan most of my hikes using the pdf version of the dollar map, which you can get from the link below. When you reference it you will see that the Lakeshore Trail does connect to the road that crosses Fontana Dam and then links up with Hazel Creek trail, so you can start a loop from there. I started from the tunnel for this hike because I had already done the Fontana end of the Lakeshore Trail on another hike. The boat shuttle does save ~ 10.6 miles of walking for those that want to get in and out of Hazel Creek quicker. www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/upload/GSMNP-Trail-Map_JULY21.pdf
@@trailshoefilms4427 thank you
Doing this exact loop next week and I’m super excited!!
You do a great job showing the trail exactly how I see it through my own eyes. Thanks for the videos.
Im glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching.
Nice hike with great footage of the AT! What kind of camera are you using to film your hikes? Just subbed #2!
Thank you for the comment and the sub. I use two cameras, a GoPro Hero 7 Black, and a Sony RX100 Mark V.
@@trailshoefilms4427 Awesome thanks! I use the GoPro8 and the stabilization has been awesome for the trail. Looking at the Sony A7 Mark ii for the next camera I think. There is a ton of places to explore on my channel that might interest you. Would love to hear your feedback! Cheers!