Solo Hiking in the Texas Heat | Lost Maples State Park
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2020
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You guys encourage us to go out and explore nature! Love how well you shoot, edit, and narrates these videos. It's like watching a National Geographic documentary about hiking. Keep up the great work guys!
In Texas summer, you have to hit the trail really early to avoid the hottest time of day. Glad you enjoyed Lost Maples. It's my favorite state park.
My absolute favorite state park! Great for hiking, swimming, and stargazing. Next time you’re up there, head up to the country store up the road and they have a food truck in the parking lot that has one of the best burgers ever! Also drive over to Leakey, TX you’ll get the most fantastic views while driving!
One of my favorite places to go!
You must go back in the fall though
We lived in SA in the 90's and loved camping at Lost Maples. Glad it is still just as great.
For anyone who might read this... I have lived in Texas most of my life. Texas heat in the summer is a triple digit normal. And at any time can it start to hail or thunderstorm.
Welcome to Texas. The heat is no joke in this place. The heat is like no place except maybe the desert.
That was a beautiful hike Thomas. Amazed at how clear the water was! Will be great when Sierra can join you on a hike. Good job! The 👍
Lost Maples is my fav state park in TX. Very excited to watch this.
Welcome to Texas Thomas! Other good hiking spots are: Colorado Bend State Park, Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mts National Park, Government Canyon SP and Enchanted Rock SP. Also, don’t feel bad about the heat exhaustion, even those of us that have been here our whole lives still overdo it from time to time.
Welcome to Texas!!! Yes Texas heat is no joke. A few places you might check out are Garner SP, Pedernales SP, McKinney Falls SP, Inks Lake SP, Colorado Bend, ....and Enchanted Rock....but wait until it’s cooler for Enchanted Rock....there are so many but these are some really nice parks packed with character!!! Have fun and stay safe!!!
Thank you for the video, Thomas. I really enjoyed it!
Humidity always adds a level of complexity! I lived in Miami for four years, Thomas and when I tell you that it got HOT, it got HOT but on those days when the humidity rose, it was so easy to fall apart after just a short time outside. It can sometimes be hard to breath because of the humidity. I'm just glad you didn't pass out because you were on your way there! Good to see you're okay.
I missed seeing Thomas' shorts. Hmm, that sentence came out creepier than I intended. Anyway, can't wait to see you showcase Fexas hiking like you did for Cali!
I overheated when I first moved to southern Texas three years ago. I was in the backyard digging a medium sized hole for our turtle pond and suffered some mild heat exhaustion.
Anyway, glad you made it back to your car on time, it was awesome to see Lost Maples!
We lived in San Antonio’s for 14 yrs. several hikes in lost maples. Check out enchanted rock park and, be sure to get to Big Bend. Also benefit of being close to hiking in Colorado. enjoyed watching
I rode through that country last summer when it was above 100 degrees on my motorcycle, the famous Three Twisted Sisters ride. I would stop at every river crossing to soak a t shirt and it would be dry in 10 minutes, just in time to soak it again. I loved it though. I'll be going again this spring while it's still in the 80's. You did a great job of presenting the hike, thanks and take care .
Great editing on this.
I was on a hike 2 weeks ago and experienced heat exhaustion for the first time myself. Not as hot as your location, but here we are not used to 40C + . Also why I rarely go on hikes with 25C + . Was actually close to passing out before I sat my ass down and took 10 min break to cool off with water and some nutrients. My body was exhausted for the 2h walk down. Worst walk I have experienced while hiking.
Lesson learned, and experience added. Easier to read the signs from now on. Even though I know this, it's easy to forget. But listen to your body!
Glad you are ok. Hope to see you again soon.
Great video. Welcome to my home state. Lost Maples is one of my favorite parks. It's really pretty when the leaves change colors in the fall. Hiking in the middle of the day in a Texas summer is quite tough. I usually wait till the sun goes down a bit. If you are ever in the Houston area give Brazos Bend State park a shot. You can see a ton of birds and alligators on your hike.
Mic issues notwithstanding - this is one of your best solo videos yet, Thomas! You got some really gorgeous shots of that trail.
Being from Oregon and living in DFW for 6+ years it's been very difficult to enjoy the nature here, both from a weather and availability standpoint. My favorite place for camping in-state is Guadalupe Mountains NP, and Caprock Canyons SP, though they're west and very different from Hill Country.
The heat is the real deal - I actually hadn't truly experienced heat exhaustion until the other day when heat peaked up here around 106. It wasn't that warm yet but I had been trail running and I got that nausea and cramps for most of the rest of the day on and off. It was a lot slower recovery than I thought. Your body does have to adjust to the level of sweat output that is necessary, but humidity really counteracts your body's ability to cool down. So all that to say, don't get down on yourself or feel too dumb. It can happen to anyone. Water alone won't solve the problem, and sometimes the heat is straight up prohibitive.
A thought I had is that there are some interesting places between Ohio and San Antone that might be great for a meetup video with the rest of the guys. I'm thinking of AR or LA.
Also, you're gonna have to get with be program on "y'all". You just "you guys"ed the heck of us, lol.
Good info and idea. I didn't realize the humidity limits the bodies ability to stay cool but it makes sense. Also, I didn't realize drinking water by itself can't keep heat exhaustion away. Agree with y'all and I don't know how he hikes with a long sleeve back pack and hat without sweating.
Yes! I’ve backpacked this park four times. Easily my most visited place to go. The Grotto is so neat. I am in awe of it more than Monkey Rock. It’s hot in summer here. My summer hikes and trips involve starting a couple hours before the sun rises to get a head start. If I can finish hiking and set up camp by 2 pm before it gets really really hot, I’m golden. Gotta build in more rest periods in shade after noon.
One thing you will learn in central Texas is to time when you hike, be it not in the peak of summer, or if so, then early in the day. The evenings are still really hot but it is much easier when the sun isn’t on you directly.
Looks like an awesome hike! I've only been hiking North and South Cali, but it looks like it's time to see the rest of the country!
Thomas, your shots were amazing! I'm really impressed with the natural beauty of that area. Looking forward to more of your hikes.
You nicely kept the spirit of Adventure Archives videos. Glad you got home safely.
Texas heat is no joke! So glad to see this video. I'll be hiking there this weekend! 😁
My friend Susan wants to go this weekend on her rare week off from a job that has her flying across the country constantly. She wants to camp so we are checking availability. I'd rather hotel it and just get an early start for the hike. Friday and Saturday night and back home on Sunday. From Fort Worth, a 5 hour drive. Hope you make it and have fun!!
Welcome to Texas, Thomas, and SA in particular! You’ve already learned a great deal about hiking in the summer heat. This time of year, try to hit places (like Pedernales Falls SP, Blue Hole at Wimberley, Garner SP or Blanco SP) where swimming is possible.👍🏼
I loved just South of San Antonio for a year. You just learned that “everything” is different in Texas. Enjoyed the hike! Enjoy cooking with fresh mesquite trees for your coals on the fire. Nothing tastes better!
Please tell me that you will be going to Big Bend in the future. Welcome to Texas.
Or the Guadalupe Peak in the Guadalupe Mountains...would be a great video!!!
Welcome to Texas!!
The stars at night are big and bright...
Pezcore91 deep in the ❤️ of Texas 😍
Had something similar happen to me hiking Masada. Couple of things I've learned from watching desert hikers is carry a sun umbrella and from a desert survival instructor carry a chunk of salt. So I bought a pack of Himalayan rock salt chunks and I keep one in my kit.
great advice
Just curious, how does the salt help? I'm assuming it has something to do with the sweat you lose?
@@bhjr8 Rangers at Grand Canyon give saltines to hikers going down the trail into the canyon. Lot of people are low on electrolytes. Esp. people who consume a lot of caffeine (me).
@@MrDwanehoward ✋ me as well
Texas heat really sneaks up on you, glad you're alright.
A beautiful deadly day.
Love to see you guys enjoying the Texas landscape! I’ve actually been here a couple of times before and I was stoked to see that you’ve added Lost Maples to your archive. Of course I want to travel the out of state backcountry eventually but I always feel fortunate enough to live among the Texas hill country, and I hope you do too.
Thanks for the preview, I plan to visit the part in a couple of weeks. Nice to know that Texas has something that compares favorably with the east coast fall colors.
Welcome to Texas! As others have stated, be careful with the heat. My favorite state park is probably Pedernales Falls. I love Lost Maples too though. Happy Texas hiking! 😁👍🏻
I live in Austin and I know exactly how hot it is right now. Respect for doing a hike and recording in this heat. I lived in Ohio for a year (Athens, went to OU) this weather is a whole different ballgame. I tried filming my meditation video outside for 10 minute my iPhone overheated.
Awesome video as always, thanks for sharing! ^_^
post script - welcome to Texas
I mean it happens Thomas. I don't think anyone's going to give you a lot of flack for that... BUT.... The sad mopey pupper at the end... How dare.. LOL
Welcome to Texas! The highest point is always an adventure Guadalupe PeAk wY out west, Enchanted Rock outside Fredericksburg and the Lone Star Hiking trail out east. Big Bend National Park and the Big Bend Ranch state park. You should also visit Balmorhea state park with the awesome San Solomon springs... Oh someone mentioned Jacobs well, I invite you to make the trek to Hamilton Springs.... it’s hot here, water isn’t enough, take a break in the shade, and get a hat with a brim. I love the video
Welcome to Texas. Great trails, awful heat. Be careful when hiking in it. Things can get bad, fast. Fall and spring are the best hiking seasons here. If you hike in summer, go really early! Also, learn your snakes.
Colorado Bend SP is a pretty cool place. Texas is a big place, so these aren't all that close to you, but Caprock Canyon SP and Palo Duro Canyon SP are also worth visits. If you venture into Oklahoma, the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge is a nice spot also. Obviously Big Bend NP and Guadalupe Mountains NP are great as well. And if you like camping on the beach, Padre Island Nat'l Seashore and Mustang Island SP are actually pretty close to San Antonio. They are all better in the spring and fall, not so much the middle of summer. I've visited all of 'em and there is a pretty good variety of things to see. Just moved to Michigan after being in Texas for 15 years. Have fun, stay safe.
I am going there tomorrow and am very excited! After almost 10 years in Texas, I learned about this place a few weeks ago from my manicure tech.
Welcome to Texas! When I moved from NY to North Texas the heat was very deceptive because it was drier , but I tried to play tennis in 100+ heat and ended up with heat exhaustion. Just be careful, and get lots of water the days before your next hike and drink more than think you need to during your hikes.
I went there some 5 years ago in November to catch the fall foliage... I live just north of San Antonio... gotta watch that summer heat... just working out in the yard cutting the grass can take you by surprise if you overdo it! Great video... love the 4K!
Yay! So glad you started posting your solo hikes again :)
Makes me feel better about my (mis)adventures yesterday in the Texas heat. I too, waited until I started feeling a bit off before deciding it was time to turn around and head back. Started getting that heat exhaustion feeling with a long hike back still ahead and drank all my water. I thought I had enough, but your pace just isn’t the same as it usually is when you get overheated. I went off trail when I knew there was a road nearby that was a more direct route and that was a bad call; no tree cover with a blistering sun overhead made me feel like I was baking in an oven. There was just no winning that one.
You should check out Colorado Bend State Park near San Saba. Gorman Falls is very nice.
Thomas, I have to say that I really enjoyed your solo hike. It was beautiful.
Thomas, welcome to the south! As soon as you can make it out to the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. Focus around the Ponca area and the Buffalo National Wilderness River. You won't regret the trip!
Beautifully shot and edited, and the music was great. Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. They have kept me going while I work up to walking again unaided - have been using a walker for about 10 years. Went on my first unaided walk last weekend. Although short, it felt like freedom!
It's a little farther out but Palo duro and caprock canyon are fantastic places to both camp and hike. Palo duro is bigger and a little more popular but caprock is stunning and the campsites are 👌👌.
Looking forward to following along on many more Texas adventures!
Welcome to Texas!!!
Heat like no other for sure!!! I’m glad you are ok, and nice video!!!
Thomas...I have spent the last 14 years trail running and hiking around SA and the Hill Country. Despite that....I still occasionally underestimate the heat and death march the last couple of miles. Happens to all of us. Enjoyed the video and candor.
I recently subscribed. I will have to do this hike when temps are more tolerable. I enjoy your video content and the detail given to the production aspect. The work that goes into creating and recording original music is noted and appreciated.
Hey Thomas! Glad to hear you moved to Texas, would like to recommend a few places around your area. Blue Hole Regional Park, Jacobs Well, and Colorado Bend State Park. They all have a lot of shades and cold spring water, if you get a permit beforehand, you can swim in there. Taking a hike to Enchanted Rock SP, and enjoy a beautiful sunset. Maybe wearing shorts and trail running shoes may help during the hot summertime, when you rest under a shed, and the feel the wind blows on you, you won't feel hot that much. Hope you enjoy the trip next time.
Imma say hold breath indefinitely, only because the sheer power and reality-breaking implications of walking through solid objects would freak me out too much
Great vid! Thanks for sharing!
Hope to see many more videos from Texas. There are a lot of beautiful parks to check out. Swimming in the cool water of the Frio river in Garner State Park would be perfect for this hot weather.
One of my favorite Texas State Parks. We are planning on revisiting it in October and can't wait!
Feel ya with the heat exhaustion. I did the same thing to myself last year.
Great video! Always love when people visit our amazing Texas parks
It's like a place in a fantasy movie. It's very nice.
Absolutely stunning hike! There certainly is so much beauty to see in this country! With travel being the primary driver behind my journey for financial independence, videos like this are always exciting, and inspiring! Can't wake to see more, keep on hiking!
Lost Maples is my go-to Park
Thank u for showing your heat struggle and ur honesty abt how the hike went. Sincerely appreciated. You better take it easy u looked like u needed medical attention at the end. U have to acclimatize so take small small hikes so u understand the environment and heat
That’s a great idea (getting gradually acclimated). I haven’t been active in years but I’m getting back into it and got over enthusiastic and really overdid it on my first time out (100+ degrees, just like this). You’re totally fine, until you aren’t and then you’re stuck out there until you drag your half-baked carcass back to the car. I’m thinking of doing just regular walks at the neighborhood park in the heat until I’m more acclimated.
ALWAYS wear light colors & full brim hat in Texas summers. Sunglasses help so much, they reduce your sensory input fatigue similar to snowy conditions, especially in the white limestone Hill Country. I personally wear hiking pants with removable pant sleeves that stay in shorts-mode 90% of the time. Airflow on your body is arguably the most important part of staying cool.
If I had happened upon that spring in the middle of the day, you bet your ass I would get my whole body in there lol
I had heat exhaustion once, I was lost! Great video, good tips.
Thank you so much for this video. My husband and I + our pup are going hiking here tomorrow and now I know what to expect 🖤😊
Beautiful!! 😍 thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you for this video. We've recently moved to Texas and realized that hiking was non existent due to it's geography. Well we are going to get our gear out and get out on the dirt because that is what we love doing. After all, dirt is dirt. We love dirt dang it!
I live in Florida and I hate hiking in the heat. It will beat you down. I always try to head north to go hiking. My brother lives in San Antonio and I’ve been wanting to get out to Lost Maples since I saw Spiguyver’s trip video. Thanks for sharing!
I love the intro and how it introduces each person with a certain element background. Andrew is earth, Bryan is water, Robby is fire, and Thomas is air.
Great video. Great hike Thomas. It’s great seeing a bit of Texas.
Welcome to Texas, some great hikes for long distance or overnights is the Sam Houston National Forest. Lone star hiking trail. A 96.5 mile thur hike with well over 130+ trails and off shoots. Also Huntsville State park too.
Welcome to Texas! 🤠 I’m going out to Lost Maples for New Years, hopefully there’s a little bit of greenery left
Welcome to San Antonio! We've been watching the channel for several years and love watching your adventures. We are so happy to have you in our hometown! We love Lost Maples but usually try to go in late October if we can get in. I completely agree with the Enchanted Rock recommendation but that is best in the fall or the spring when the weather is cooler and the sky is clear. There are some really short trails in San Antonio if you want something to do in the evening--check out Friedrich Wilderness Park and Crownridge (the smaller of the 2). Both are city parks with no charge for admission. They are north of town just off I-10. We walk them in the evening often. Friedrich is busy on the weekend. Government Canyon is also an option--its a state park. Maybe we will see you on a trail one day. Enjoy!
Love camping there! So many state parks near home!
Beautiful Land of the Native American People !!! Thier ancestors did an Amazing Job of protecting Nature in all its glorious Aspects !!! Much Much Respect to the First Nations Tribes !!!
Amazing scenery and videos are wonderful…So glad you made it back safe…next time you know…when it’s Too hot don’t Go.
I live in Texas. Didn't ever hear of Lost Maples State Park. Beautiful place. Mic issues, but still very nice video. Enjoyed very much. Thank you Thomas. 😊🌱🌿
thank u guys for this amazing content
Hey guys, I live in the Adirondacks, its mid August, the most amazing time of the year for hiking, camping, kayaking! Come on up and do a segment, I see youve done one in the past, but there is 6 million acres here! Im in the West Central Adirondack area, Old Forge specifically. Thank you for your videos, youve made me fall in Love with the reason I live here for 20 years! Just so you know, the vegetation has begun to change, here everything moves fast, Autumn is around the corner and in about 4 weeks the colors will somewhat be apparentj. Its been a dry & sunny & warm summer so I anticipate an early Autumn color show! Feel free to reach out to me if you need info or guidance on locations here!!! Keep up the good work!
Great job filming Thomas!
Welcome to Texas, as a fellow transplant, while the heat number can get high it is no joke once you account for the humidity. I am in the San Antonio area, and have a few hikes I like to hit fairly local and a lot more about a full day's drive if you want a little more topography and better temperatures. Some more pet friendly too.
Great video as always. Thank you for the shout out! I appreciate it and be careful out there! Don't mess with Texas I tell ya hwhat.
AH THOMAS! YES! Welcome to Texas! I lived in Houston for the majority of my life, then SA for 3 years, and i just moved to Austin about a year ago! I’ve never hiked Lost Maples but that was beautiful! Absolutely going to check that out now. Also definitely recommend you and the gang to go hiking and camping at big bend national park. Some amazing and intense hikes there! It’s truly unworldly and one of my favorite places to go hiking. Can’t wait to see more of your Texas adventures😊
The music is amazing in this video! Great job!
Welcome to Texas and glad you are ok!
That was so beautiful! Glad you’re ok Thomas! I’ve had the same thing happen to me while hiking in Tucson. I’m from Michigan, and had never been there before and it was a hard lesson. Take it easy!
It's been a super hot summer in Toronto, too. Great vid, dude
Thanks for sharing Thomas. In far West Texas near the NM border is Guadalupe Peak. It will be a lengthy drive from Central Texas but it is one of a kind in terms of Texas Mountains and I do not think you will regret any portion of the adventure.
Great video! Arizona hiker here, know about hiking in the heat, sometimes it gets the best of those used to it. Add in humidity and it gets worse. Keep hiking Texas and making videos!
Great Vid.. but you are crazy.. it was 106 on my back porch yesterday (in the shade).. Just East of Dallas.. can't believe you hiked the hill country in this time of year.. Here's my advice, Early October to Mid November is a great time to hike, and then again starting about the Mid February through May is beautiful.. Also, the weather really changes fast in Texas, so you need to become best friends with your weather app on your phone. Just because it's beautiful in the morning, doesn't mean you won't have 40 mile an hour winds and thunderstorms by late afternoon.. Ps.. Welcome to Texas, get out there and explore..
First of all, great video! Hiking in the summer anywhere in Texas is tough and sometimes dangerous, which is why it's my offseason. If you come back to Lost Maple in the fall, the temperature and fall colors would make this a much more pleasant hike with the exception of a more crowded trail.
If you don't mind the drive, check out Enchanted rock or Mckinney falls near Austin. Again, the summer heat can make both very difficult, especially Enchanted rock due to lack of shade. Fall and winter is when you want to go, but it will be crowded.
Welcome to Texas Thomas, and thanks for sharing-stay safe my friend.
Great hike and views!
A high pass filter (also know as low cut filter) at between 60-90 Hz with slow slope would of helped with the wind distortion sounds. Even up till 100-120 Hz in extreme conditions could work.
But great video none the less.
Thank you Thomas for bringing us on this adventure.
Great video, as always. You know it’s hot when the *phone* is complaining. Glad you’re ok.
i took a walk in brazos bend and started to feel the affects after about 20 minutes. neck pain, headache, exhaustion. i finally found the water fountain and it had a wasp nest which made it difficult haha.
Pretty country....admire your fortitude to hike in the heat!