40 Miles Alone in the Savage Gulf
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This was a five day solo hike alone in South Cumberland State Park in the Savage Gulf Natural Area. I would be hiking 42.75 miles starting and ending at the Stone Door Ranger Station. I would start by hiking on the Big Creek Rim trail towards Alum Gap Camp. On day 2, I would take the Big Creek Gulf Trail towards Ranger Falls, continue on the Connector Trail, see the Gator Savage Cabin (also known as Decatur Savage Cabin), continue on Collins Gulf Trail where I would see Horsepound Falls followed by Suter Falls, before finally camping overnight in my tent at Collins West Camp. On day 3, I would take the Collins Rim Trail towards Stagecoach Rd. and then onto the South Rim Trail before getting to Savage Falls Camp. On day 4, I would hike alone in the rain first to Savage Falls, a beautiful waterfall in Tennessee, before traversing the North Rim Trail towards Hobbs Cabin Camp. I wouldn't be staying there though, instead continuing on the Connector Trail back to Sawmill Camp. Finally, on day 5, I would hike back to Stone Door, unfortunately not having the energy to see Laurel Falls. In retrospect, I should have gone to see that and Greeter Falls so I could have seen every waterfall in the Savage Gulf.
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All of the musical compositions or arrangements and footage in this video are original, and were composed, recorded, and captured by Andrew Lin, Bryan Lin, Robby Huang, and Thomas Sinard
Featuring drums by Nate Laguzza
Original content and music is copyright Adventure Archives (c) 2021
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May you live in interesting times: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_you_live_in_interesting_times
Hummingbird Moth: www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-of-the-month/hummingbird_moth.shtml
Five Guys song: ua-cam.com/video/DcJFdCmN98s/v-deo.html (also, interestingly, three days before I posted this video, or a few weeks after I filmed it, Daym Drops himself commented on the Schmoyoho video and posted another Five Guys review. I listened to that Schmoyoho song hundreds of times back in the day)
Have you guys ever thought of doing a thru hike of the AT, CDT or PCT?
It's a Jewish curse, not Chinese, BTW. What was that cute little cabin?
Life will always be interesting...its a mindset...your will reach your peak when you decide.
I am sayin that your mind will hold you back...nothing else... interesting times does not always have to be a huge, preplanned event
I had a similar pack the kelty red cloud 90. Kelty really seemed to designed the hip belt to ride high on the hips. I've since moved to a mystery ranch sphinx 60 and It's the most comfortable pack ever!!
Hi! We are the "older couple" you mention in the video! We didn't realize you were famous when we met on the trail. Savage Gulf is a tough loop, but the rock features and waterfalls made it worthwhile. We hauled and did it in 3 days. Love your honest feelings, we laughed because we said the same things at almost the exact same places.
So cool
Three Days . Show 'em what us ''older'' folks do . :-)
When were you there? Seems like it was the perfect time for the spring flowers.
Dude, what an absolute treat for us viewers in every way. You are resolute, committed, interesting.....and hilarious! And a FINE STORYTELLER.
That insect you were wondering about is called a Hummingbird Moth!
I specifically came to the comments for this information. Thank you!
Yep. It is a Hummingbird Moth. I love watching them around flowers. They seem to visit and check every bloom on a plant, sometimes two or three times over. They're busy little creatures.
No. I’m pretty sure it was a flying lobster 🦞
I thought is was a White Lined Sphinx.
I have heard that insect called both a hummingbird moth and humming bee.
I love how Robby will stand on the edges of cliffs and get these amazing shots, but then the wobbly bridges terrify him *insert crying laughing emoji*
It's the same with me...I did one of those in Costa Rica and it was terrifying especially 50 ft up in the Monteverde area. It was like the bridge bounced higher than my actual height
Whenever I watch a video of these guys Im perplexed how they can possible have so few subscribers. Quality and personality are both on top.
People get excited about gear channels. What's funny is the gear channels get lots of comments about doing more hikes.
@@galewosten2010 gear channels bore me. But it seems there are more people enjoying gear videos...
@@oberKGBler I think for beginners that is what we do. I watched gear channels to get an idea of what to buy and what was available. But as I subscribed more to gear channels it brought this channel and others to my algorithm lol. I also think there are subscribers to gear channels that never really get into backpacking.
Quality and personality, totally agreed! Truly eye opening for me
Robby’s philosophical thoughts are why I watch.
LOL "I regret to inform you, you can still taste the lasagna" Something about the way that was worded just cracked me up
He was so cute when he was thinking about what people ate back in the day. He said "sticks........and leaves...." I died at the "not me doe"🤣🤣
Its amazing talking to Robby ,it long walk To see the veiws sorrounds with the straims running water clear injoying looking whe Rbby get water bag to feel those fresh water from the straim running water. So many Falls In the site , differents Flower pink color and white a noice of Birds, and bulb eagle fying in the sky.a lot of stone sorrounds Rbby fails tire so many run 40 miles you can immGine that any way injoing looking to him eating and his pack bach and relax feeling. Sleeping and drop of Rain and cold feeling he injoiy sleeping with that the next day walking again with so bragest along the trail. Walking alone with its amazing even thought to much tired to walk but its relaxing feeling when drp the packbag. And preparing his food injoiyed looking for that..Thing in general i like is the Falls diffferents king of noice running freshing winds flows to him feel good Inappreciated with that Thank you for nation creation of God that you feel good..my name is Dolly in los angeles i live in Thank Rubby Californian forest nice. Love it.
Ya I thought it was funny when he said that. My first thought was ya, but you did eat a spam taco in a previous episode.
I wanted to talk about how there was SO MUCH food back in the day before landowners destroyed it all but didn't want to get into it.
All the channels I have watched about hiking and camping this one has to be the best. All the vids are so well done and edited and you guys are all charismatic and funny. I enjoy all the vids. I’m late to the game but I’m in for the watches! Thanks for making my long ass days at work a little bearable lol
"I didn't start drinking coffee until I was 30"
>Thought Robby was like 22 or something
>Robby how old are you
>Confused screaming
Yes exactly!!! Robbie... I figured you were around 28. But you did say... Lordy Lordy, look who’s 40.... still, I’m guessing you are a ways off from there!
36..
Hiking is healthy
part of his heritage is good aging, on average (he also kept thin, which a lot of people just guess your age based on how slim and otherwise in shape you are).
PS - he says "look whose forty... almost forty" in this video - do probably more like 38-ish.
Also - Not sure why someone who is 36 would say "almost 40", but to each their own if he is that age and not actually closer to 40.
FIRST: THIS VIDEO WAS AWESOME!
B: Here's a list of all the food crimes in this episode...
1. Lasagna flavored
Apple Cinnamon
Oatmeal
2. Week old, fermented PB&J
3. Pad Thai flavored
Maple Brown Sugar
Oatmeal
4. Chocolate cheesecake flavored blueberry o atmeal
5. Every trail meal combined Cinnamon oatmeal
The look on your face when the coyotes were yipping should go on the Adventure Archives' highlight reel! 🤣
Adventure Archives helped inspire me to start hiking a few years back, and since I live in middle Tennessee, Savage Gulf was the first place I started! Seeing this video was absolutely amazing to me! Ranger Falls is an absolute jewel, still amazes me that all that water goes straight into the ground! If you go back during summer or dry times water can be hard to come by, I’d love to see you go back with the rest of the guys! Great trip Robby thank you so much for sharing!
We do a lot of hiking in Savage Gulf and the South Cumberland State Park area - we LOVE IT! The area is packed with excellent views, rocky scrambles and amazing waterfalls. Thank you for documenting and sharing your great adventure with us.
Living in the west, I have not heard of the Savage Gulf. Thanks to this video, now I know how beautiful Tennessee is! This is a fantastic spring adventure; you can smell that fresh air and feel the excitement of everything coming back to life.
I just noticed, an extra 59k subscribers! The algorithm has been kind, your channel deserves a lot more subbies. I think I’m just being greedy here, I figure the more subs the more Robby does awesome hikes like this for us to watch.
Dude how are you not drenched in sweat during any part of this video. lol Incredible stuff here. I love these solo videos and appreciate you producing/shooting/narrating and probably editing it too.
YES! This is my old stomping grounds first visit was 1997, proposed to my wife in 2006 near Ranger Falls, actually at the sink you see at 18:22, proposed at that exact spot. Many nights at Alum Gap, Hobbs Cabin, Sawmill Camp, Stops at Schwoon Spring.. I am exited to watch this.
You do the raddest solo hikes! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Robby, I've been binge watching your videos. Absolutely LOVE all your videos! Brings me back to my happy days of backpacking and hiking. Can't imagine how many miles you're really hiking when factoring in going back to get the camera.
"There's no such thing as a free lunch... except for a free lunch." Made me laugh so good! :)
Savage is one of my favorite places to hike! The wildflowers were epic a week or so ago when I hiked Collins Rim/Gulf.
Your conversation with yourself and us is the reason I love to watch your hiking videos. Don't get me wrong I the
scenery is great but if I want to look at trees all I have to do is go outside. Listening to you comment and complain
I can only get in your videos. Keep up the great work. You have something good going on.
Hahahaha "Soooo, this is what dispair feels like." I've been there too. 😂
Reminder for you Robby: your pants are too big, and your backpack is falling apart.
FANTASTIC side episode. Anybody else feel like that *didn't* feel like almost 2 hours long? Also DEEP appreciation for the little pointing montage. That's gonna earn you some Swear Money.
He said, "They went to sleep eating sticks and leaves." 🤣🤣🤣
“I don’t know if I have it in me to beat it for 2 minutes.”
I laughed out loud! 😂😂😂
Great episode! Loved it!
I know! His side eye at the camera after saying that killed me. 😅
I can totally identify after backpacking, except I'm more like...I don't know if I have the energy to eat.
That hamburger bite was just so real.. I'm sure it was as delish as it looked. Cool music! Great hike thanks for taking us & sharing your trail foodie bloopers etc
I told you guys about the Savage Gulf years ago so it is great that you got to experience it. I think a few highlights ofthe park were not covered that being Greeter Falls and The Historic Stage Coach trail. Anyway, the Savage Gulf is just one of six areas that comprise the South Cumberland SP. A few have already mentioned The Fiery Gizzard Trail which is a must! If you want really large waterfalls that are close to the Savage Gulf then there is Fall Creek Falls (256 ft), Burgess Falls (130 ft), Virgin Falls (110 ft.) and several 50-90 footers.
Greeter Falls is truly one of the highlights of Savage Gulf State Natural Area. It is a disappointment not to see it featured here. It is only 1.4 miles from Alum Gap Campsite (where Robby camped his first night there) to Greeter Falls. Then from Greeter Falls to Big-Creek Gulf Trail about 1.2 miles. It only would have added 2.6 miles.
When I first came across this channel 4 years ago I didn't like Robby that much, his behavior way back was a little bit too much for me.
But I was totally wrong, he is actually carrying this channel with his humor.
Good honest compliment
What beautiful scenery and amazing waterfalls. Thanks for sharing your hike, Robby. Take care.
Great video. This channel does a amazing job of making me feel like I am there. The custom music is also amazing. And Robby's commentary is also pretty funny.
I had never heard of this place until I ran across this video. My wife and I had to go see it. What an amazing place! We fell in love with it. How weird. Some of the gorge is like the Grand Canyon with trees. The waterfalls are spectacular. We plan on returning again and again.
Absolutely great video. Looks like an incredible place to hike. So many waterfalls. Not to mention the “terrifying” bridges! 😀
Man I absolutely love your solo hikes. One of my favorites. I guess I watched the Timberline Trail 5 times already :D - And keep up the length. I love it when those episodes are long because in this case I can split watching it and got enough for a week when I enjoy my breakfast/lunch. Great one mate! Cheers from Vienna
Just to note that Ranger Falls goes directly underground. That’s why the creek bed was dry on the approach. The creek only flows when there’s been a lot of rain. It’s really amazing to see.
Love the Robby solos. The best at talking to his audience authentically. What a well-cultivated skill! Great storytelling, too: Will he find the waterfall? Will he make it over the bridge? Will he ever make it to the camp? Those little moments of suspense, because we love Robby, keep us hooked. But, why is this in the "mini-episodes" category? It's a full feature, clearly. Just because the whole gang isn't there? Nonsense. Get an agent, Robbie. Do more.
Can’t believe all the extra steps and miles you would have done setting up the camera, filming the walk and then going back to get the camera! Haha amazing work and loving coming along on the adventure with you :)
The Timberline Trail video was excellent so I’m super excited for this one!
I love watching him eat. He makes everything look so delicious!
Robby, you marry the visual with the music so well! Beautifully shot! 👏 This looked to be a savage hike for your legs but you battled through. Post hike meal redemption! 🍔🍟 Zetsubō, something you will never feel watching Adventure Archives! 👍
Robbie solo adventures are some of my favorite videos! I love the scenery, the talks, and of course, seeing how many knee slaps he does when he eats!!
Hummingbird Moth (Hemaris spp.) - They're very cool, we also have them here in Texas.
That insect is a hummingbird moth; your description was as I saw it for the first time! In in NH
From one no-hipped hiker to another (from another): socks! A girl I once met on a trail advised me to stuff socks between my hips and the hip-belt and it worked really well. I now have a pack that fits me better, but it's still a great trick for when I lose that bit of fat when hiking a lot haha.
Also, loved the video! They're always so relaxing.
Your photography of the water and the rocks and the waterfalls is just wonderful. I've watched this one before but the scenery is just so beautiful. Thank you for all the hard work you do to bring those videos to us , Good job!
I am a new subscriber, to your channel.. Thank you so much, for doing all of your hiking video's , especially for people that cannot walk, or travel to these places. Love your music, and your humor. You crack me up. Wish I had your energy, and outlook on life.
I am from this area. I live in Rock Island, TN which is about 30 miles or so from there. I have spent my life hiking the gulf. I actually did a similar hike in the 90’s. I saw two rattlesnakes and one really big copperhead on my hike. Also at the sawmill campsite, we were surrounded by coyotes. It was awesome. Loved the video and the editing/music was fantastic! Thanks for sharing your videos with us.
Awesome video ! I really loved the ever changing scenery . & the look on your face in the dark with all the night sound. That would have been my face also. Watching it ,only felt like 30 minutes . You make the viewer feel like there right there with you !
Excellent hike, thanks for taking us along Robby! As someone who can't see much outside of what's paved, it's always a treat to watch y'all's adventures. 🥰
My wife's family used to own most of what is now Savage Gulf. I hiked those mountains before there were all those nice trails.
I've always called them hummingbees. Thanks for bringing us along on your camping adventure. Blessings, Teri Hope
One of the great areas in Tennessee to hike and camp, I am blessed to only live about 40 minutes from Savage Gulf and yes 23 years ago I asked my wife to marry me at Stone's Door.
I did similar at 18:33 in 2006. nice work man! great place to pop the question.
A beautifully edited hike!! I loved the scenery, the music and the commentary! Well done!!😃
I love the cascade/fall/shut-ins at 1:17:50. Not sure why, but those kind of places really tickle me, and are one of my happy places.
Thanks for taking us along on your adventure!
Love the honest and real nature of the content. Really gives that sense of immersion when watching
Also Beat It was one of the first songs that I really went crazy for
👋👋👋 what an adventure !!!! thank you Robby for all that you went through to take me on this video with you ! I look forward to the next one with you or all the guys👋
One of your most spectacular hikes! 🏕💕
What an incredibly beautiful place!! Thanks for showing us!!!
I rewatch you guys all the time. So soothing.
Robbie's facial expression was hysterical when he heard those coyotes in the middle of the night! Another great Robbie video!
I've watched this one at least 20 times. I live in TN and hike every weekend. I would love to do this hike someday. Watching you hike it really helps me relax. Thank you so much for doing these!
Another excellent solo hike. Footage is superb. I think I have watched all of your groups videos 2-3 times now. Peaceful and relaxing.
Only to think I haven’t hiked in 40 years and at age 64 after sitting behind a desk all day I am taking back up. Caught your first video searching for El Capitan in the Guadalupe mountains. One of my favorite places I’ve ever been.
That was a real adventure! Enjoyed it a lot. Take care robby dont tire yourself too much! 👍😊
Love your videos... We appreciate your pain, All the walk by camera shots must be super exhausting on an already greuling hike, Thanks so much!
It was so nice to see you have a great sense of humour!! The scenery was just breath taking. I have lived in the wilderness for most of my life, and now when I can no longer do it , this was so much fun!! Good luck my dear on all your trips, stay safe,🙏🌈🦋
1:04:13 - Your thoughts on expectations here are so spot on. I often find that I'm as tired in the last half mile of a 6 mile hike as I am in the last half mile of a 12 mile hike, because in both cases, I'm expecting to be almost done. Unexpected extra miles is a terrible feeling, especially when you're doing big miles. Awesome video!
thank you for taking us on this amazing hike...the mountains, the waterfalls. Thank you!
Whenever I think about giving up backpacking I watch a new video from Robby and suddenly I don’t think about giving up backpacking. Nicely done. Way to stay with it, this one was tough for sure.
Those slo-mo water shots were incredible! Thanks for another great video
I think you’re spot on Robby, about getting that feeling of being out in nature and connecting. It’s part of the human soul to be out there in the world. Probably a daunting and unfamiliar feeling to so many people unfortunately
Great episode!! Amazing location!! Well done!! Greetings from Greece!!
I recently moved to Tennessee a few years ago, and Savage Gulf is one of my favorite spots. Really cool to see you hike and camp in the same places I've become quite familiar with. If you're ever in the area again, I highly recommended the Fiery Gizzard Trail. Thanks for another great upload guys.
When I went to Belmont back in the '90s one of my PE classes was backpacking and we did our "final" at Big South Fork. If you haven't tried it you should check it out it is spectacular.
I really am enjoying this adventure. Getting out in such beautiful natural surroundings with you. Thanks!
Amazing! Thank you for your hard work, Robby! I've never heard of Savage Gulf before but it looks like someone smashed World's End in Pennsylvania with Transylvania County in North Carolina and threw in a bit of Red River Gorge! What a beautiful region wonderfully filmed! Oh, and I don't much care for those swinging bridges either.
Thank you so much for taking us along on this hike, it was magnificent! Greetings from a sunny South Africa.
I FELT ur pain when u said “a third of a mile!?” after crossing the bridge at Suter Falls. Way to stay tough Robby! 😤🤙🏼
That was gut wrenching to watch!! seriously! I felt that part too! haha, the pouting after was so perfectly captured.
The insect was a Hummingbird Clearwing, in the moth family! Really cool pollinator :) Great video, as usual Robby! My husband and I just got home from Allegheny National Forest - took our friends for their first backpacking trip ever after we recommended you guys to them! They joined your Patreon and are big fans now too. Thank you for all your wonderful work and fantastic videos!! Love you guys!
Nice videogtaphy and narration of a cool trip.
Also, respect for crossing the bridges. As a kid growing up in East Tennessee swinging bridges were always a highlight when found.
Ha! I have been watching for years and as an early riser I could never understand how they would struggle to do 3 miles in a day... still in bed at 11am. Makes since now.
Robbie- I see that nice new tent, it is definitely time for a new bag and boots. “A pound on the feet is like ten on the back” and that pack has seen better days. You should try to get your pack to 20-22 lbs. makes a huge difference. And as you get older trekking poles are really nice
A great solo adventure. I haven't heard of this area before but now it's on my must hike lists thanks for sharing this beautiful area with us.
If you all in Canada do the La Cloche Silhouette Trail is a real challenging and beautiful trail.
It's always nice to hike with your cousins Andrew and Bryan and best friend Thomas, much safer and fun.
This solo trip of yours is funny and amazing as well.
Stay safe.
These "not * falls" are real fun. Great adventure, Robby!
Ranger Falls & Not Ranger Falls are both stunning! Side note: the rockiness of this trail reminds me a lot of the trails in New Hampshire. Which is a place I highly suggest to you guys for a Fall hiking destination.
This is one hike I will watch over again!!!
And that’s why movies with a perilous journey are the most interesting ones
Superb cinematography and editing....Thanks for sharing your adventures.
I have watched your Timberline hike a few times. Now with Savage Gulf I have a new multiple watch video from you. You seem happy and lighthearted in this new video. I am always aware of all the extra steps you take to set up the tripod to capture walking segments. And you do it seamlessly. Thank you.
Yes. No wonder you have extra steps setting up the tripod so often. I’m fine with your hand held one camera most of the time. So beautiful there! Thanks for taking us along Robby!
"I don't know if I have it in me to beat it for 2 minutes"...I'm sorry but that was comedy gold in the woods right there🤭🤗😂.I really hope that dark chocolate cheesecake mix was good😁.It's so nice to 👀 a person able to fully enjoy themselves in the woods on their own,it's a nice example that you can genuinely enjoy your own company as well as the company of others🙂👍🏻.
"So this is a thing the first humans didn't have, they didn't have lasagna. Probably went to bed... eating... sticks. and leaves."
Thank you Robby for making the most remarquable shots, edited videos, music... and comments!
Your solo hikes are some of my favorites. This was a nice long episode to relax with
agreed. My wife and I always enjoy Robby's solo hikes!
Some really nice editing this time and usage of both stills, depths of field, visual narrative and motion,..
Kudos!! 👍
“I can taste the campsite, I TASTES LIKE PAD THAI” I died 🤣🤣
Another totally awesome hike with your genuine self entertaining us all the way. You have an amazing way of just holding ones attention. Beaut views , just stunning. You are inspiring and I'm so glad I've found your channel ❤ Thank you also for the laughs throughout the commentary 😄 One in a million.......
God, the music starting at 42:00 .
Beautiful, Rob!!
Too funny, I was looking at that insect thinking “hey that looks pretty weird, like a tiny bird or an insect that looks like a bird” lol and then Robby started blowing out about it 😂
That is a hummingbird moth
46:10
That trudge is very familiar🤣
Love seeing the good and bad parts of backpacking
Edit: Also, I hope you've gotten a new pack since then! If you haven't, try going to an outfitter and having them specifically fit one to you. That could help with the slipping and potentially shave off like 4 lbs.
This guy cracks me up