That tunnel!! I’d have to put on my headlamp, yell into it a couple of times (“hey bear”? “Hey creepy lurking person”?), then get through it as quickly as possible. Freeeakky!
Been hiking around the BSF December 2023. It is very quiet and peaceful in December, if someone likes solitude and quiet. Also no snakes or bugs. But it gets dark at 5:30 so the nights are really long. Temps have been in the 30s to 50s, very pleasant for hiking
When I was in college, I used to really like hiking, but now I haven't done it for a long time. Now you have one more friend from Indonesia. Greetings from Indonesia.
Awesome stuff! I really enjoyed seeing it so green. I can't believe how torn up those bridges are, but after seeing pictures of the flooding, I suppose I can see how it happened. Some of the stuff I really liked in this one: the tunnel/cave, the newt, all the snakes (that copperhead looked angry, and the rattlesnake had a massive rattle!), the azaleas (foreshadowing!), the distant shot of you at the Angel Falls Overlook, the fog over the river. Congrats on finishing the trail. You didn't even look tired at the end! Thanks for sharing and giving me even more inspiration to do this trail myself. See you on the next one!
My two favorite overlooks, John Muir Overlook and Angel Falls Overlook and the Honey Creek Loop is a favorite of mine. I grew up in that area and spent a big part of my childhood and teenage years hiking and camping in the Burnt Mill/Honey Creek area. Awesome video.
Loved the tunnel. Nice hike. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a wonderful upcoming weekend. Stay safe and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you again soon.
You too my friend! KY has many great rock features for exploring. When I was in the UP at Pictured Rocks, I felt at home! Love exploring arches and rock geology!
Really pretty video. There are no ugly hikes in the BSF. i am currently section hiking the Sheltowe northbound. This fall/winter I hope to do the 64 mile loop that begins and ends at Bandy Creek. This loop utilizes some of the John Muir trail that I have yet to hike.This being a loop makes logistics more simple. Keep up the good work with the bees. Local honey is an elixir of life.
Thanks for watching! BSF is truly a wonderful place. Check out my Playlist of my Sheltowee thru-hike, and let me know if you need any help on some areas. My buddy and I have a good write up on our trip last year.
Awesome trip bro. I always love seeing those ridge top views. You are so correct about the Honey Creek Loop. It’s freaking awesome Great job on crushing those miles.
Great video, brother! Took me back! Congrats on completing the JMT, that’s an accomplishment, that trail is a challenge! I love your shots going by O&W bridge- those were some of my favorite of your video. It’s also crazy how the greenery makes that place look so different than when I was there in Jan. Sorry you had to deal with some rain, but glad it didn’t “drench” your spirit! 🤣
Awesome hike and video Nick! I really enjoyed it. Did one hike in the BSF back in November of 2016 I'm going to try to get back down there and do another before this year is out it's about the driving limit for me to do a dayhike as I don't get enough time off to backpack down there.
You certainly won't be disappointed! I'd like to get back down and visit Pickett State park. They have several small trails with great sights! A lot of bang for the buck type stuff.
From that overlook at 8:20, you can see a lone standing chimney from the home of Ranse Boyatt in the No Business community. I would encourage you to read up on that family...and the murders associated with their story. Look up the Jerome Boyatt story and the reason his father, Ranse, was found hung in that house with that chimney you can see. Local vigilante justice back in '33.
Did a similar trek back in June and that section down by the river was a disaster! That trail needs some serious love from the NPS. The same things you encountered mud, huge piles of debris, snakes, broken bridges etc. We wound up bailing and taking Hatfield Ridge up just to get away from it! Check out the vid of my hike there if you feel like it. Happy trails!
The north ends at a parking lot in the middle if nowhere. Burnt Mill Bridge just seemed like a more grand ending. A friend of mine is considering going north beyond the ending and finishing in Pickett State park.
@@Smokeybeesnatural that’s what I was planning. Hidden passage trailhead in Pickett. Thanks again. Truly appreciate the video. Even more excited to do the trail.
Thank you for watching. The trail is marked pretty well since most if it's follows the Sheltowee Trace. Watch for the John Muir profile on markers and the Sheltowee Turtles. I would start in Pickett State park and go south, since the finish would end at a landmark. The north end is a small parking lot on the side of the road.
@jeffsartadventure3634 yeah, I like to live dangerously stupid sometimes! Not sure why I do that anymore, cuz I complain about my ankles and shoes being full of dirt and itchy from the greenery 😆
That tunnel!! I’d have to put on my headlamp, yell into it a couple of times (“hey bear”? “Hey creepy lurking person”?), then get through it as quickly as possible. Freeeakky!
Oh... IT'S CREEPY! So cool though!
Been hiking around the BSF December 2023. It is very quiet and peaceful in December, if someone likes solitude and quiet. Also no snakes or bugs. But it gets dark at 5:30 so the nights are really long. Temps have been in the 30s to 50s, very pleasant for hiking
It's very easy to find peace and solitude in the BSF!
Very enjoyable video and narrative! Thanks so much!
Thank you for watching!
Sure is beautiful! Thanks for sharing
It definitely is! Thanks for watching!
When I was in college, I used to really like hiking, but now I haven't done it for a long time. Now you have one more friend from Indonesia. Greetings from Indonesia.
Greetings! Thank you for watching!
Awesome stuff! I really enjoyed seeing it so green. I can't believe how torn up those bridges are, but after seeing pictures of the flooding, I suppose I can see how it happened. Some of the stuff I really liked in this one: the tunnel/cave, the newt, all the snakes (that copperhead looked angry, and the rattlesnake had a massive rattle!), the azaleas (foreshadowing!), the distant shot of you at the Angel Falls Overlook, the fog over the river. Congrats on finishing the trail. You didn't even look tired at the end!
Thanks for sharing and giving me even more inspiration to do this trail myself. See you on the next one!
Thanks buddy! Hope you try it soon! It's a great trail!
My two favorite overlooks, John Muir Overlook and Angel Falls Overlook and the Honey Creek Loop is a favorite of mine. I grew up in that area and spent a big part of my childhood and teenage years hiking and camping in the Burnt Mill/Honey Creek area. Awesome video.
That sounds like an AWESOME childhood!
Loved the tunnel. Nice hike. Thank you for sharing and wishing you a wonderful upcoming weekend. Stay safe and I’ll be looking forward to seeing you again soon.
Thank you for watching. Happy Trails!
Great video. That was possibly the creepiest tunnel on the whole planet.
🤣🤣🤣 It took me bit to they the nerve up, to go thru it! 👻👻👻
Great videos. Thank you for sharing. You cover a lot of trails I’ll never see in person
Thank you for watching!
What a great view
Heck yeah it was!
My favorite parts were the rock formations.... Have a great day my friend
You too my friend! KY has many great rock features for exploring. When I was in the UP at Pictured Rocks, I felt at home! Love exploring arches and rock geology!
Really pretty video. There are no ugly hikes in the BSF. i am currently section hiking the Sheltowe northbound. This fall/winter I hope to do the 64 mile loop that begins and ends at Bandy Creek. This loop utilizes some of the John Muir trail that I have yet to hike.This being a loop makes logistics more simple.
Keep up the good work with the bees. Local honey is an elixir of life.
Thanks for watching! BSF is truly a wonderful place. Check out my Playlist of my Sheltowee thru-hike, and let me know if you need any help on some areas. My buddy and I have a good write up on our trip last year.
Awesome video! The BSF is definitely a special place. Such beautiful views. I can’t wait to make another trip down there.
Love it down there! Just wish it was less of a drive 🤣
Awesome trip bro. I always love seeing those ridge top views.
You are so correct about the Honey Creek Loop. It’s freaking awesome
Great job on crushing those miles.
Thanks buddy! Now it's time to do some arch exploring down there!
@@Smokeybeesnatural YES
Love the BSF!
Heck yeah!
Great video, brother! Took me back! Congrats on completing the JMT, that’s an accomplishment, that trail is a challenge! I love your shots going by O&W bridge- those were some of my favorite of your video. It’s also crazy how the greenery makes that place look so different than when I was there in Jan. Sorry you had to deal with some rain, but glad it didn’t “drench” your spirit! 🤣
Rain wasn't so bad. Let up just enough to enjoy dinner and let me get to sleep. Rewarded me with sunny blue skies for the rest of the trip!
Awesome hike and video Nick! I really enjoyed it. Did one hike in the BSF back in November of 2016 I'm going to try to get back down there and do another before this year is out it's about the driving limit for me to do a dayhike as I don't get enough time off to backpack down there.
You certainly won't be disappointed! I'd like to get back down and visit Pickett State park. They have several small trails with great sights! A lot of bang for the buck type stuff.
Creepy and beautiful
From that overlook at 8:20, you can see a lone standing chimney from the home of Ranse Boyatt in the No Business community. I would encourage you to read up on that family...and the murders associated with their story. Look up the Jerome Boyatt story and the reason his father, Ranse, was found hung in that house with that chimney you can see. Local vigilante justice back in '33.
Thank you for watching! I really need to read up on it. Someone else said the same!
Good morning my friends
'Mornin!
Did a similar trek back in June and that section down by the river was a disaster! That trail needs some serious love from the NPS. The same things you encountered mud, huge piles of debris, snakes, broken bridges etc. We wound up bailing and taking Hatfield Ridge up just to get away from it! Check out the vid of my hike there if you feel like it. Happy trails!
I agree, it was pretty rough, but to be expected that close to the river. I'll be sure to look up your video! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Planning to do this trail in June. Besides the signs on the trail, what did you use for navigation? Thanks!
Thank you for watching! I used the Hiking Project app by REI. It's free and works on airplane mode! June will be beautiful!
@@Smokeybeesnatural Perfect-thanks so much! Is there any reason you went in the direction you went? I was planning to go in the opposite direction.
The north ends at a parking lot in the middle if nowhere. Burnt Mill Bridge just seemed like a more grand ending. A friend of mine is considering going north beyond the ending and finishing in Pickett State park.
@@Smokeybeesnatural that’s what I was planning. Hidden passage trailhead in Pickett. Thanks again. Truly appreciate the video. Even more excited to do the trail.
I think you would have to pay me to go through that tunnel!
I would drag you kicking and screaming! Love you sweetie!
Great video! what month did you do this? It looks like May?
Thank you! It was mid June.
I'm planning to do the JMT around the end of April. Would you suggest NoBo or SoBo on it?
Is the trail marked pretty well?
Thanks! Enjoyed the video!
Thank you for watching. The trail is marked pretty well since most if it's follows the Sheltowee Trace. Watch for the John Muir profile on markers and the Sheltowee Turtles. I would start in Pickett State park and go south, since the finish would end at a landmark. The north end is a small parking lot on the side of the road.
@@Smokeybeesnatural Very cool! Thanks!
New subscriber here. Good trail pretty close to me.
Thank you! Subbed back! I'll check out your foothills hike tonight when I get home.
Also,saw that massive rattler,next clip was you walking with very bare ankles and low cut shoes.😅 🐍 ☠️
@jeffsartadventure3634 yeah, I like to live dangerously stupid sometimes! Not sure why I do that anymore, cuz I complain about my ankles and shoes being full of dirt and itchy from the greenery 😆
Cool video! But be careful hollering off the bluff like that youre gonna find yourself a sasquatch girlfirend
@@jeffsartadventure3634 BWAHAHAHAHAHA 🤣🤣🤣