Pinhoti Trail Thru-Hike 2018 : Part 3

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  • @Hfoutdoorsyt
    @Hfoutdoorsyt 4 роки тому

    Just watched all three parts. Well done. I will add this to my list to hike. Im a farmer so a thru hike on the AT is out of the question, but 18-25 days for this is doable at certain times of the year. Thanks for sharing

  • @katrinapronath5985
    @katrinapronath5985 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for sharing! The Pinhoti is my training trail (specifically the Cheaha wilderness section), so it was nice to see what the rest of the trail looks like. I plan on doing the AT in 8 years when my oldest daughter graduates high school and I’d actually prefer to start our hike by thru-hiking the Pinhoti as well!

  • @melindaadams6520
    @melindaadams6520 2 роки тому

    Miss your videos so much decided to binge watch some of your old through hikes. I'm not sure why your through hike videos are so much more captivating than most. Well, I know it's the editing, but not sure what that magic formula is. Hope all is well with you and you're still living large.

  • @HAWKCoinMillionaire
    @HAWKCoinMillionaire 5 років тому +1

    Your videos are too notch Darwin. Your editing skills are very good and your content is second to none. But what always strikes me in your videos is your upbeat positive attitude. I enjoy every video of yours I watch and I’m sure to watch all the ads so you get as much revenue out of them as possible. Just my way of supporting other than watching and liking. Keep it up man your content is awesome wether it’s videos like this or gear reviews. Hope to see you out in the trail some day! Happy hiking!

  • @DidierMelki
    @DidierMelki 6 років тому

    I love the way you embraced the suck on day 17 when you got lost. As you said the trail wanted you to spend one more day on it. Hike on bro

  • @raywhatley2201
    @raywhatley2201 6 років тому +3

    I'm glad to see someone else gets sidetracked every now and then too. Good video. Thanks

  • @timetrialfanatic
    @timetrialfanatic 6 років тому +1

    Hey Darwin, thanks for the effort you put into the making of these great videos for us. You guys in the US are blessed with a wonderful peace of nature. Hope I can hike the Pinhoti one day. Greetings from Germany.

  • @matthewwood9335
    @matthewwood9335 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for covering this little known gem. Glad you saw some hospitality down here. Will definately be investigating the Pinhoti further

  • @HermSchreurs
    @HermSchreurs 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for taking us along with you Darwin. I love watching your awesome videos and it always makes me wanna go out there. No matter where!
    A lotta love from The Netherlands! Keep on hikin’

  • @awksedgreep
    @awksedgreep 6 років тому

    As an Alabamian living in Georgia I'd love to someday do the reverse and hike home. :) Great trail vid. Welcome to both of my homes.

  • @morgankephart6826
    @morgankephart6826 Рік тому

    The section of the Pinhoti that goes through the Cohutta WMA is the only section of this trail that I’ve done, and I must admit, I am extremely impressed with this trail! I’d love to see more of it now that I wrapped up this section. I saw a hiker on the BMT near the Brawley Mountain Fire Tower a couple months back and he said he had come all the way from Flagg Mountain and was headed to Springer! I thought that was a really cool idea to connect the Pinhoti, BMT, and maybe even the AT! Not sure what his plans were beyond Springer (or if there were any) but I just thought that was an awesome idea! You could also go north on the BMT from that sign and continue on to the Smokies as well! Both would be incredible options. Just not crazy about those road walk sections of the Pinhoti I have seen! But a wonderful trail and community! Thoroughly impressed with the Pinhoti thus far!

  • @cecilmontgomery6612
    @cecilmontgomery6612 6 років тому +2

    That's exactly what a triple crowner my partner and I encountered on the Pinhoti told us ... that it was an excellent prelude to the AT

  • @billysherlin6589
    @billysherlin6589 6 років тому +1

    Awesome man! You should give the Sheltowee Trace in Kentucky a look. 323 miles of beautiful KY backwoods. It passes thru 2 state parks and 2 national recreation areas. You won't be dissapointed!

  • @thechubbyhiker4142
    @thechubbyhiker4142 6 років тому +9

    Sweet ending! Congrats! Another trail conquered by Darwin! Thanks for sharing! See ya in the PCT! (There's a lot of cool people going this year by the way! 😉

  • @stimpsonjcat67
    @stimpsonjcat67 6 років тому +19

    Embarrassed to admit I didn't know it was there. Great vid. The daughter and I are planning to do the AT in 6 years. I will point see if she wants to add this. Would be fun conversation on Springer "So, did you come in on the approach trail?" Nah, we started at Flagg.

    • @noahchicoine4780
      @noahchicoine4780 6 років тому +2

      As I stated above, I saw lots of information where they are saying there are plans to connect the two trails officially. Not sure when, or how solid this idea is, but it would be cool.

    • @stimpsonjcat67
      @stimpsonjcat67 6 років тому

      Kevin N LOL, I meant we plan to START in 6 years.

  • @floesh-408
    @floesh-408 6 років тому +6

    Hi from Holland, thank you for sharing this trail adventure

  • @easypeezie4494
    @easypeezie4494 4 роки тому

    I live 15 minutes from John’s mountain. I’m out there all the time! It was exciting for me to see that part of the trail on your video

  • @mooreoutdoor9841
    @mooreoutdoor9841 6 років тому +3

    I love the Pinhoti section in Talladega NF. It's been a few years but I seem to remember it being marked really well. I have never seen a guide books or maps for any of the rest of the trail. Maybe if there was more info out there more people would hike it and it would be as easy to follow as the AT. Some like to know more of what they are getting themselves into. Thanks for bringing us along on your journey!

  • @benhikes
    @benhikes 6 років тому

    "The trail wants me to be out here for 18 days." Loved it! Great series. Thanks for sharing.

  • @davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker
    @davidson_oldbull_sectionhiker 6 років тому

    Belated Happy Birthday Snuggles, I am sure you have had a proper celebration by this time. Darwin you are amazing I really enjoyed your Pinhoti Trail videos.

  • @davidcolinstillman5585
    @davidcolinstillman5585 6 років тому +1

    AWESOME VIDEO! GLAD YOU MADE IT SAFELY! THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME TAG ALONG! EVEN WITH THE RAINY / FOGGY WEATHER / MANY STREAM CROSSINGS IT WAS BEAUTIFUL TRAIL ! BE SAFE!

  • @woodsman335
    @woodsman335 6 років тому

    I live in Birmingham, AL and have done most of my long distance hiking on the Pinhoti. It certainly does have some tough hiking and lots of creek crossings. Most of my hiking has been between Hight Point Trailhead and Trammel Gap. I agree that the Pinhiti is good training ground for the AT.

  • @thiagowaldhelm
    @thiagowaldhelm 6 років тому +4

    Thanks for sharing this hike. I'm from Brazil and it's always cool to see other shorter trails in the US (I'm planning on the JMT in a couple of years) since any of the three spikes of the crown are too long (and costly) for foreigners =)

  • @CritterIslandRPG
    @CritterIslandRPG 6 років тому +8

    Thanks for making a video on the Pinhoti Trail! I'm pretty sure you're the first UA-camr to show a thru-hike on it. I live about 10 miles from the southern terminus and I love it out there. I leave for my AT thru-hike attempt in 3 weeks!

  • @bealer1234
    @bealer1234 6 років тому +2

    I enjoyed following you on the Pinhoti, and I think this video was a terrific way to end the series. Now that you've done the trail, and now that you've seen how little that has been written about it, you--and Snuggles, the writer--should consider publishing something definitive for people who want to follow you. And it was nice having you in Alabama. Come back any time.

  • @cwoodard428
    @cwoodard428 6 років тому +1

    Congratulations on completing the pinhoti and happy birthday snuggles
    " HIKE THE PLANET " !!!!

  • @martina54492
    @martina54492 2 роки тому

    Still watching my favorite hiker 💜

  • @BackcountryForward
    @BackcountryForward 6 років тому

    As always, it was a pleasure trekking with you Darwin! I don’t know if I’d go for the Pinhoti at this time of year, looks like to much of a bog for me!
    I loved your videography, after going out for my first Canadian winter camp last week and filming myself I have WAY more respect for you and others who balance filming with enjoying the outdoors.

  • @philnesmith8635
    @philnesmith8635 6 років тому +5

    I have enjoyed watching this journey. Thanks so much for putting the effort in to share!

  • @bazza1carter
    @bazza1carter 6 років тому

    Great vid series. One thing that would put me off is the road walking. A few miles I can cope with but 20 or 30 jeez, I'd want to bring a folding bike!

  • @jamesgreen4522
    @jamesgreen4522 6 років тому

    Nice trail. At 70 I am just starting my trail walking adventures. I have been walking some trails in the Big South Fork with a younger friend (60). He plans on doing the AT in a year or two after some shorter trails. If I can get into shape, we may dot this trail come fall.

  • @dseasterling41
    @dseasterling41 6 років тому

    Cant wait till my son and I start this trail in May. We have done a lot of the sections but this will be our first long hike together. Love your videos! Happy hiking.

  • @Bostonclassics1
    @Bostonclassics1 6 років тому

    Great job getting to the end. Onward and upward.

  • @rhodeislandhiker4745
    @rhodeislandhiker4745 6 років тому +2

    Great job brother awesome hike ! your beard and videos are an inspiration to us all , keep crushing it on all the trails and shout out from a fellow piece of hiker trash from little Rhode island

  • @FredArd1954
    @FredArd1954 6 років тому +2

    Congrats on conquering the Pinhoti!

  • @IIGStewII
    @IIGStewII 6 років тому

    Hey man I'm from Alabama. I've done about 50 miles of the Pinhoti. I was super pumped when I saw that you were thru hiking the Pinhoti. Good luck with the PCT.

  • @sportsmobile8328
    @sportsmobile8328 6 років тому +1

    We enjoyed hanging out after you got off of the trail. Mark & Cecilia

    • @DarwinOnthetrail
      @DarwinOnthetrail  6 років тому

      Thanks for Everything Guys! You are some AWESOME TRAIL ANGELS!
      Hike On,
      Darwin

  • @bettymaverick1098
    @bettymaverick1098 3 роки тому

    Awesome videos and sweet birthday surprise!🎂

  • @leftistelf
    @leftistelf 6 років тому

    Darwin this was fabulous. Good editing and narration! I wish we could see some trail cooking, maybe a breakfast or a dinner sometime, just to get a sense for the part of thru hiking that’s most important- eating!!!

  • @cgriggsiv
    @cgriggsiv 6 років тому +3

    Excellent Vid Darwin and yes those legs look like they were extremely sore after you did 54 miles in 2 days
    The classic on the trail mistake use Zig instead of zagging
    I am pretty sure almost a 100% that an awful lot of people made that exact same mistake on that Junction
    And congratulations on finishing the trail and happy birthday to snuggles

  • @Ellisfilipino
    @Ellisfilipino 4 роки тому

    Just watched this and saw footage from a mile up the road. I’ve got to attempt a through hike.

  • @HappyTrailsHiking
    @HappyTrailsHiking 6 років тому +5

    That's quite a haul! You deserve a ride and some rest! Glad you got one of those! Beautiful footage! Keep on trekking!

  • @thomaszabel1521
    @thomaszabel1521 6 років тому

    Congrats! Eventually, can you do a post mortem on what worked and what didn't? Gear-wise or anything else. Thanks!

  • @Mtnsunshine
    @Mtnsunshine 6 років тому

    Congrats on the Pinhoti! Happy Birthday to Snuggles!

  • @carlitos.593
    @carlitos.593 6 років тому

    Congratulations Darwin!!!!! You made it 💪🏼!!! Can’t wait for your next adventure! Hike on brother!

  • @wesleyguseman1468
    @wesleyguseman1468 6 років тому

    Great little video series. Can't wait to see you do the Pacific Crest. Keep On Truckin.

  • @jamiepizz
    @jamiepizz 6 років тому +1

    Great video Darwin! You inspire me to get out there and hike more!

    • @DarwinOnthetrail
      @DarwinOnthetrail  6 років тому +2

      NICE!... NOW GET OUT THERE!
      Hike On,
      Darwin

    • @jamiepizz
      @jamiepizz 6 років тому

      If it wasn't for this pesky thing called work I'd be out there. I'll be hitting up a segment of the AZT this weekend though!

  • @yukimasaheppe
    @yukimasaheppe 5 років тому +1

    I go the wrong direction hiking often, man. I am so thankful to live in the time of GPS phones and hiking apps👍

  • @DerTintinfish
    @DerTintinfish 6 років тому

    You are an inspiration Darwin!

  • @sonjia4917
    @sonjia4917 6 років тому +2

    We are loving all your vlogs! Congratulations on the Pinhoti Trail completion. Danny Long Stockings loved your original intro just as much as this one. How did you know you had taken the wrong direction?
    Keep hiking,
    Off Duty and Danny Long Stockings

    • @DarwinOnthetrail
      @DarwinOnthetrail  6 років тому +1

      Thanks Guys!.... It was my Hiker Trash Spidey Sense....lol
      Hike On,
      Darwin

  • @kellirustin7944
    @kellirustin7944 6 років тому +2

    Congrats!!
    I would absolutely love to do this trail.
    On to Cali!!

  • @SensatiousHiatus
    @SensatiousHiatus 6 років тому

    Nice videos Darwin - just finished the whole series. Well done, hope I can get out on a trail with ya someday. ✌🏻

  • @juliefrechette7562
    @juliefrechette7562 6 років тому

    Great videos! Thanks for taking us along, love the editing and the music ☺ ☺☺ can't wait to see your videos for the PCT ☺

  • @joelydiabuhia
    @joelydiabuhia 6 років тому

    Awesome. Congratulations Darwin! I can't wait for the next one. Greetings from Hong Kong.

  • @user-fn9nq9wk6l
    @user-fn9nq9wk6l 6 років тому +1

    You should document the elevation gain, if any, as well as the miles. Great channel. Best of luck.

  • @kathynicholson1992
    @kathynicholson1992 6 років тому

    Similar to Baker Trail in pa with all the road miles. but still a great through hike through Amish country!!

  • @Fakenews77
    @Fakenews77 6 років тому

    Hey Darwin, loved the video's man. Thanks for taking us on a good adventure. Can't wait to see the PCT. Stay safe and good adventures man.

  • @nathanaelkolb4024
    @nathanaelkolb4024 6 років тому +1

    Thumbs up to your new trip video editor.

  • @toneyjohnson8910
    @toneyjohnson8910 3 роки тому

    Great information for my hike of the Pinhoti end of Aug. 2021.

  • @GustoStCool
    @GustoStCool 6 років тому +1

    10:41...Thanks for the shout out!

  • @8Throtl1
    @8Throtl1 6 років тому

    Yay Darwin! Looking forward to the PCT! Hike on!

  • @scottminie2974
    @scottminie2974 6 років тому

    Great Job Darwin! Thanks for sharing the experience! Ready to kick off the PCT!

  • @bluedragoon85
    @bluedragoon85 6 років тому +1

    Awesome! Thank you for taking us along.

  • @daddy-o5941
    @daddy-o5941 6 років тому

    What an awesome video! I really enjoy your enthusiasm.

  • @hellonthetrail6951
    @hellonthetrail6951 6 років тому

    Bravo!!! Congrats Darwin and thank you for documenting this trail. Cheers!

  • @Amado9111
    @Amado9111 6 років тому

    Wow! I would have provided trail magic if I knew you were in Dalton Georgia sooner.

  • @dovahhiker891
    @dovahhiker891 6 років тому

    Awesome hike Darwin!!

  • @beeveedee9355
    @beeveedee9355 6 років тому

    Great video series. You passed right by where I live . Kept thinking about you, wondering how the trail was treating you, esp. the road walks, and those rainy days then!... Just wondering about the trail end...Would've liked to have seen you make it back to your pick up. Does the trail end in the middle of the woods at a trail intersection? Did you turn onto the BMT and hike to a road? Would've liked that ending. Very concise editing, good job, but could've been a little longer, more detailed IMHO. And I totally agree with one commenter: you and Snuggles should write the definitive trail guide book for the Pinhoti. It's needed.

  • @lukaszboryczko
    @lukaszboryczko 6 років тому +4

    Hi, I'm Luck a Polish man currently based in London UK and I have a question which is not directly related to this vide. Sorry ;).
    For many years now I've dreamt to do the throughike on the AT. Yet, I'm afraid that with my slow pace the whole thing may take me more than 6 months and this is a maximum length of US visa. Hence the question, Does anyone here knows a non American who did the entire AT ? If so, how did they do it ?
    I will be grateful for any answers. Thank you ; ).

  • @GustoStCool
    @GustoStCool 6 років тому

    You absolutely have to be done by Friday! St. Patrick's Week starts Saturday!

  • @lisalovelylpa
    @lisalovelylpa 6 років тому +1

    LOL awwww your poor legs !
    Cool videos.
    Winks
    Lisa

  • @josephspangler7831
    @josephspangler7831 6 років тому

    Thanks for sharing your adventure, awsome. I noticed what looks like a few bits of duct tape on your tent. Is it normal ware and tare.

  • @acemastermatt
    @acemastermatt 6 років тому +3

    Still rocking the cnoc treking poles

  • @tourguidechuck
    @tourguidechuck 6 років тому

    Darwin! Fan and subscriber and total noon to hiking. You have convinced me to do the Pinhoti. It's "near" where I live. BIG QUESTION...so many trails I have looked at end in the middle of nowhere. When you hit the end of the Pinhoti how do you get back to civilization? Or do you just have to follow through with the AT?

  • @midwestoutdoors3286
    @midwestoutdoors3286 6 років тому +1

    Hi Darwin, just curious how did you realize you were not on the Pinhoti trail when you took the wrong turn? Judging by the sign I could see how that could have been confusing.

  • @noahchicoine4780
    @noahchicoine4780 6 років тому +1

    So, I looked up this trail after seeing your videos in the cue. Right away I found pages where they were saying there were plans to connect the Pinhoti Trail to the AT trail as like an official section to extend the trail. Have you heard of this? I personally think it would be awesome since you're saying the trail is just as good as the Whites, and ME. Any thoughts on this?

  • @christinewhack8860
    @christinewhack8860 6 років тому +1

    Hey Darwin, I would like to hike about a week of this trail, any suggestions on which part? I want to get some good climbs and crossings in and not too much road, but don't mind.

  • @leowolf8891
    @leowolf8891 6 років тому +2

    Darwin:
    Thinking about training on the Pinhoti , Mackaye and going to At to walk the Appalachian trail about 2500 miles. Maybe start in February on the Pinhoti to get the trail legs. What do you think? Any advice might you have.
    Leo Wolf

    • @DarwinOnthetrail
      @DarwinOnthetrail  6 років тому

      Sounds like a Plan! It would def be a good way to do it!
      HIke On,
      Darwin

  • @MarkFugel
    @MarkFugel 6 років тому

    great job Darwin!

  • @MrTodd-ln7mz
    @MrTodd-ln7mz 6 років тому

    Thank you Darwin.

  • @iam_whittle
    @iam_whittle 6 років тому

    Great vids, like usual😆Thanks for sharing your journey🤘hike on

  • @NeemorsWorld
    @NeemorsWorld 6 років тому +2

    Awesome video man 🤙🏼

  • @teatowel11
    @teatowel11 6 років тому

    Those last couple of days looked like the nicest scenery.
    How many days did you have between resupplies?

  • @60westpro
    @60westpro 6 років тому

    good work, Donte

  • @kenwbrenner
    @kenwbrenner 6 років тому

    Hi Darwin.
    First, congratulations on finishing the trail. I'm impressed with your working through all of the challenges.
    I lived in Alabama in the 90s, and hiked the entire Pinhoti as it existed at that time.
    I've heard they've removed the blazes in the Cheaha and Dugger Mountain wilderness areas.
    Is that true? If so, did you have any problem finding and hike the trail through those areas?
    I enjoyed your video, very well done. I enjoyed the narration and music as well.
    God Bless,
    Ken

  • @hikingthemountains7062
    @hikingthemountains7062 6 років тому

    Love the Pinhoti trail! Great vlogs!

  • @hillbillyrvbehindthecurtain
    @hillbillyrvbehindthecurtain 6 років тому +1

    Thanks so much for these videos. I posted a comment 10-12 days ago about me going to hike the Pinhoti later this month. I have decided to hike the northern most 70 miles of the Pinhoti and then take the BMT to Springer. You said you might put some more details about Pinhoti on you’re website. You still plan to do that? Other than the one place you got lost. Is it blazed pretty well?

  • @robpelton
    @robpelton 6 років тому

    Well done Darwin. Great vid series.

  • @trailkrum
    @trailkrum 6 років тому

    "Where the AT starts it's beginning?" hehe, those must have been some intense climbs and PUDs ;)

  • @debsmith7050
    @debsmith7050 6 років тому

    Kudos Darwin !!! Great video

  • @christianrogers2361
    @christianrogers2361 6 років тому

    Thanks for introducing me to a trail so close to my home. One thing I would like to know: how often did you pass or overtake other hikers? Was this trail the epitome of solitude or were sections of it a playground for families? This might be good information to include in all of your videos on a trail. I’ve also wondered how crowded the AT or some of the trails through the Pisgah are. Keep up the good work!

  • @DisHsDd
    @DisHsDd 6 років тому

    Darwin onthetrail
    Do you take your shoes off or change shoes before or after a water crossing. Doesn't it suck hiking in wet socks and shoes? i was thinking some water shoes would be a valuable addition for water crossings.

  • @matthewhuestis9955
    @matthewhuestis9955 6 років тому

    Great job and great vids as always

  • @Ranger24
    @Ranger24 6 років тому

    Nice job! A lot of that trail is being used for the newer Great Eastern Trail (GET). Are you familiar with the GET?

  • @ImTheDudeMan471
    @ImTheDudeMan471 6 років тому

    Have you ever considered bringing a multi-vitamin on trail? I can't imagine nutrition is stellar on a thru hike. Have you heard of anyone bringing them along? If you're out for 4-5 months, does nutrition, or the lack of, catch up to you?

  • @MyMarkjoe
    @MyMarkjoe 6 років тому

    Favorite Video!!

  • @azcolby40
    @azcolby40 6 років тому

    Great video, was there any day on the trail that didn't have rain, fog, mist ?

  • @samfountain2328
    @samfountain2328 6 років тому +5

    Great vid. Ever think you'll do the BMT?

    • @DarwinOnthetrail
      @DarwinOnthetrail  6 років тому +3

      It's on the List... The VERY SOON list!
      Hike On,
      Darwin

  • @reidsanford6276
    @reidsanford6276 6 років тому

    Can we get a close up / explanation of your calf tats? Or if you have already done this, is there a link? Thanks!

  • @jordanchastain8404
    @jordanchastain8404 5 років тому

    Hay darwen what made you like to hike