Great job! I just finished thru hiking this trail myself. It is a gem. Excellent views and wildlife viewing opportunities. I think we camped around the same spot night two!
Dude I was out there too! On my last day hiking on Bear Butte Miyagi asked if I saw you anywhere👀…um nope but I would have gladly delivered you trail magic! I also hiked many of the same miles you did in addition to the Black Elk Peak loop…I encountered 3 separate bull bison on 3 different trails in Wind Cave that would not get off the trail😂
Sounds like you were up there the same time as we were - interested to see what your weather does. We had a day of 98, followed by a day of 48 w/rain and fog. We were playing tourist so some of our hiking got altered. We weren't very well prepared for 48. & we only saw George @ Rushmore (fog).
Please tell me they offered to validate your parking when you purchased the charge cable while carrying a fully loaded pack-most hilarious moment of my hike there last year. I just gave the poor girl the longest blank stare, then just politely responded with a “no thanks, I walked” and got a blank stare in return.😂
I like the wind cave section the most, had some great bison encounters. I really hated the section down from the peak, really seems like endless wandering until you get to Sheridan. Also not a fan of the rock climb out of fish Creek. But it really is a great short through hike.
Good day, Sir. This is Connie, i want to send you some items about camping, could you check your email for further discussion? Looking forward to your reply
When did you go? You've come a long way since your first thru hike. 28 miles on day one is no joke. I made it to Legion Lake on my second thru because I got lucky and got a campsite.
@MidwestBackpacker I went the 2nd-7th and got pretty great weather. Hot the last two afternoons but not too bad. Took a bath in the water spiket by the horse campground before you cross the highway to Bear Butte SP. It was pretty glorious 😅
How was the initial 28 mile push to Iron Creek compared to your first time stopping at French Creek? I thru hiked last year in 6 days, want to come back and do it 5 days next year prepping for the Tahoe Rim Trail.
Bison tip: Get out of their sight and they will move along. You are something out of the norm so they will stop and watch you. Works for predators, not so well with two legged predators with firearms.
22:30 When there is a tourist helicopter, you should climb up onto the highest point you can find and bring some rocks and sticks. Then shake your fists into the air at the helicopter and hurl your rocks and sticks at it while yelling gibberish. This is good for tourism. Bonus points for rolling in the mud first.
Love the ibtat reference!! "Back on the trail, man, sh*t."
Great job! I just finished thru hiking this trail myself. It is a gem. Excellent views and wildlife viewing opportunities. I think we camped around the same spot night two!
Great edit buddy! You're an ambitious SOB! Southbound next time!
Dude I was out there too! On my last day hiking on Bear Butte Miyagi asked if I saw you anywhere👀…um nope but I would have gladly delivered you trail magic! I also hiked many of the same miles you did in addition to the Black Elk Peak loop…I encountered 3 separate bull bison on 3 different trails in Wind Cave that would not get off the trail😂
@@kristalann1973 nice. I really didn’t see any hikers accept in wind cave and at bear butte. Nice…..
@@MidwestBackpacker Thats one of the best reasons to hike out there…NO people!!
Good luck on your hike! Nice new ink!👍🏻🇺🇸
Always love learning about a trail I’ve never heard of before. It’s now on my list!
Sounds like you were up there the same time as we were - interested to see what your weather does. We had a day of 98, followed by a day of 48 w/rain and fog. We were playing tourist so some of our hiking got altered. We weren't very well prepared for 48. & we only saw George @ Rushmore (fog).
Please tell me they offered to validate your parking when you purchased the charge cable while carrying a fully loaded pack-most hilarious moment of my hike there last year. I just gave the poor girl the longest blank stare, then just politely responded with a “no thanks, I walked” and got a blank stare in return.😂
This trail is on my bucket list
I like the wind cave section the most, had some great bison encounters. I really hated the section down from the peak, really seems like endless wandering until you get to Sheridan. Also not a fan of the rock climb out of fish Creek. But it really is a great short through hike.
Wow awesome trail, looks like a nice hike so far!
Now I need to try this trial 😊 love this video
Always superb video
Good day, Sir. This is Connie, i want to send you some items about camping, could you check your email for further discussion? Looking forward to your reply
There is an old topical lotion product called Ivy Block that can block the skin from poison IVY/Oak resin.
When did you go? You've come a long way since your first thru hike. 28 miles on day one is no joke. I made it to Legion Lake on my second thru because I got lucky and got a campsite.
@@PT_Hikes mid june
@MidwestBackpacker I went the 2nd-7th and got pretty great weather. Hot the last two afternoons but not too bad. Took a bath in the water spiket by the horse campground before you cross the highway to Bear Butte SP. It was pretty glorious 😅
How was the initial 28 mile push to Iron Creek compared to your first time stopping at French Creek? I thru hiked last year in 6 days, want to come back and do it 5 days next year prepping for the Tahoe Rim Trail.
@@Trailshrink Not bad. I always wanted to go farther than French creek.
Is it difficult to find trees to hang a food bag on the Centennial? Looks like a lot of totem pole pines.
@@jakey1973 not really and there aren’t bears.
Ponderosa pines
@@user-ul5yu5hk9k by totem pole I meant no branches until high up the tree. Sorry for using the slang.
There is no need to hang in that area.
Bison tip: Get out of their sight and they will move along. You are something out of the norm so they will stop and watch you. Works for predators, not so well with two legged predators with firearms.
My phone was doing something similar, I ended up buying a wireless charging pad and it saved my butt.
@@scottparker9341 it ended up being the cord and the one I bought was trash.
22:30 When there is a tourist helicopter, you should climb up onto the highest point you can find and bring some rocks and sticks. Then shake your fists into the air at the helicopter and hurl your rocks and sticks at it while yelling gibberish. This is good for tourism. Bonus points for rolling in the mud first.
What up with the new tat?