Birkhead Mountain trail * Uwharrie National Forest, NC Campsite 5

Birkhead Trail is a 12 mile loop with a few trails that branch off! This was a one night backpack with homie Chris! Let us know if you liked this video, and if you would like to see more backpacking trips! I would recommend this trail. It has plenty of water and isn't to hard. lots of ups and downs. The camping along Hannah's creek is worth a night or weekend in the Birkhead mountains. I believe we camped at campsite 5 ,but i was told there are even better ones along the creek!
The Birkhead Mountains Wilderness was established by the 1984 North Carolina Wilderness Act. The goals are to protect and preserve its natural resources and wilderness character and provide for public use. The Wilderness includes 5,160 acres at the northern end of the Uwharrie Mountains.
These mountains are considered to be the oldest on the North American Continent. Evidence of early Indians dates back over 12,000 years. The Catawba Indians inhabited the area when the Europeans began exploring the region in the late 1600’s. By 1760 settlement had begun in earnest, opened up by the explorers and traders along the Ocaneechi Trail.
The Birkhead family raised a son, John Watson (Watt), who was born in 1858. The 3,000 acres that he acquired over the years were made up of many small tenant farms. Thus the mountain range became known locally as the Birkhead Mountains.
This old plantation is the core of the Wilderness. Remember, as you use the Wilderness, your challenge is to leave no trace of your passing. This will protect and preserve the area as true wilderness. Evidence of early Indians and settlers can often be found. These archeological and historic artifacts and sites hold clues to America's past. If disturbed , a part of our heritage is lost forever. Federal law protects such sites and artifacts on

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See any deer up there?

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nope never seen a deer out there