2. The Pinhoti Trail - Stewardsville to Talladega
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2023
- Well…so the journey continues! This video chronicles my journey from Stewardsville, through the Talladega National Forrest to Porter’s Gap into the town of Talladega. I hope you enjoy this video and I hope you'll continue with me on this epic journey.
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I’m so glad your channel is about pure, simple, unadulterated hiking 🥾 without turning it into a commercial for camping gear or sensational click bait
Thanks Mick. “Camping gear commercials” and “sensational clickbait”…that’s definitely not me.😁👍❤️
I like how you said, we may never pass this way again so I'm going to take advantage of all the trail has to offer (or something like that). That is a good thing to remember whenever you are on the trail or in life in general.
That is the truth, Michael. I think the world would be a better place, if we would just strive to follow that principle.😁👍❤️
Dear Rev: Good morning from a vicarious hiker from Alabama! Welcome to the state and CDT! Just wanted to tell you that your trail videos serve as primers for hikers. You offer nice pauses for views and steady pans. Also excellent editing and narratives. Thank you for sharing your daily walks.
You’re welcome Steven. and by the way, you are very observant.😁❤️👍
Gotta have grits!! They stick to your ribs!!! Especially when hiking!Great videos, thank you! John
Hey John. Glad you enjoyed it. 😁
The brown water snake is very heavy-bodied, and its neck is distinctly narrower than its head. Dorsally, it is brown or rusty brown with a row of about 25 black or dark brown, square blotches down its back. Smaller similar blotches alternate on the sides. The brown water snake (Nerodia taxispilota) is a large species of nonvenomous natricine snake endemic to the southeastern United States....Maybe? When I was maybe four or five I found one and bring it proudly home one day, my mother was just as unimpressed with it as the stink snake I got all the way into the kitchen before it lived up to its name. Momma said leave'em outside, not in my house, pointing to the door. You did the right thing leaving it outside.Thanks for jogging my memories.
You’re welcome Kuhn. I’m with your mom though.😁👍❤️
You took us on a lovely hike Rev, the butterflies and snake were a wonderful encounter that makes these hikes so worth it.
Thanks Devon. That’s why I do these long distance thruhikes…to encounter God’s creation.😁👍❤️
Thank you for taking your time to show us what’s beautiful around you. Hiking is not a race…😊
You’re welcome Wood Chip. As long as you continue to enjoy the videos, I’ll keep putting them out.😁❤️👍
Rev, Great video! "One of the highest of human duties is the duty of encouragement… It is easy to laugh at men’s ideals; it is easy to pour cold water on their enthusiasm; it is easy to discourage others. The world is full of discouragers. We have a Christian duty to encourage one another. Many a time a word of praise or thanks or appreciation or cheer has kept a man on his feet. Blessed is the man who speaks such a word." Rev, your a man who speaks such a word.
Thank you Brett and those are great words of advice.😁👍❤️
Hello Rev. I just want to let you know how informative and inspiring your vlogs are to me and so many others! And I'm sure someone has already chimed in, but that snake was a copperhead, and he could have really ruined your day. Their bite isn't usually fatal for humans, but quite painful, and most definitely would have made you very sick.
Thank you Donna. Yeah, that snake, though small in size, looked like it could have done a lot of damage to someone. 😁👍❤️
Good morning Rev. Greatly enjoyed this video of the Pinhoti Trail. It's great how you show yourself walking but also that you show the trail itself. Always enjoy the way you do that. It is truly beautiful trail despite the road walking. Nice to hear the running water and see the waterfalls. Breakfast looked great especially the grits.
Hey Judith. Yeah you gotta love those grits. It’s hard to get real grits out in California.👍😁❤️
Thanks for your videos! We’re headed out to hike the Pinhoti tomorrow! - Chica & Sunsets
You’re quite welcome. You’re going to enjoy the Pinhoti. Good luck! 😁
Glad you’re doing well Rev, thanks for taking us along the trail with you.
Thank you Larry. You can go down the trail with me anytime you want.😁👍❤️
I feel about grits the way I do about protein shakes or smoothies, or anything mushy and soft - I'll eat it when my teeth are gone! Until then, things need to be chewy or crunchy. lol - Love the footage of the critters on the trail. thanks for sharing.
Thanks Karen. That’s funny about the grits.😂
I am thoroughly enjoying the video of your journey. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Don. That is very kind of you.😁👍❤️
Loved the scene with the butterflies!!! Great video! Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome Esther. I’m glad you enjoyed them.😁👍❤️
Thanks for taking us with you.
You can come along with me anytime you want.😁👍❤️
Hi Rev. I'm glad you are doing good and enjoying your journey. Enjoy happy trails and pleasent weather.
Thanks Teresa.😁👍❤️
12:05 what a great place to freshen up!!!! and by the way, that breakfast looked great, thanks, now I'm hungry! funny thing, my Dad was from Kentucky and he didn't like Grits, I love them. Stay Safe!
Thanks Stephen. That was a great breakfast! (and a great place to freshen up). 😁
Absolutely beautiful hike
Yes, it is John.😁👍❤️
So happy to see you enjoying Alabama! I’m ridgerunning in the Smokies currently but my home is about an hour south of Flagg Mountain.
I grew up in Mobile. So I am a native Alabamian. You can take the Guy out of the south, but you can’t take the south out of the guy. 😁👍❤️
Oh Rev, what a beautiful hike you're on snd, that breakfast - I could be part of that - smums 😋 keep enjoying and, have a perfect Sunday!!
Thank you J. That was definitely an unbelievable breakfast. 😁👍❤️
I am impressed. You set up your camera, walk across the stream, then walk back to get the camera and cross the stream again. Dedicated!
I basically do the trail three times. But as long as you keep enjoying it, I’ll keep doing it. 😁👍❤️
Good morning Rev. That is a pretty trail and your videos are great as usual. Snakes are waking up . Be alert for certain.
Thanks Vickie. Yes I will be very careful.😁👍❤️
Hi Rev, I throughly enjoy your trail adventures.There are all sorts of people out on the trails including men of the cloth. In the movie The Way, Martin Sheen's character is completing the hike for his recently deceased son. Sheen meets Frank the Catholic priest from New York, also hiking The Camino de Santiago. Frank is wearing a yarmulke to cover a recent brain surgery site on the back of his head. Frank has cancer that will probably return, or so he has been told. However, presumably, like others on this pilgrimage, he'd like a miracle cure. I'd love to hear comments on the reasons hikers are taking or taken any hike. Happy Trails to all ! ;-)
There are as many reasons why people hike as there are people. I personally hike because I can.😁👍❤️
I’ve got to watch that movie. Someone else recommended it to me.
Good eatin’ in town there! You’ve made me hungry for grits now.😄
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You described the perfect breakfast, although I see you even added County ham, perfect choice! Happy hiking and I would love to see you hiking the AT. Three years and six months until retirement and then I can get out there too.
Hey LJ. Retirement will be here before you know it.😁👍❤️
So glad you're a grits person. 😅 Can't get the southern out of the man. Thank you for bringing us along.
You’re welcome Becca. You can take the guy out of the South, but you can’t take the South out of the guy.😁👍❤️
We do have instant grits here in the South you know. They are good.
But not as good as the “real thing.” 😁
What a nice campsite by the river. I can hear the river, and smell the forest. Bet you will sleep well tonight! 14:00
Yes, it was a great campsite.😁👍❤️
hey rev good to see you
Thanks Robert.😁👍❤️
Nice looking trail! Quote a lovely area. We have logging going on around us, and while I know it has to be done at times, it still breaks my heart to see things ripped up. Fortuiit doesny take long fornthe forest to recover. Happy trails!
Hey Ruth. Actually thinning out the forest helps prevent massive forest fires. I wish the west coast would realize that.😁👍❤️
@@TheHikingRev I agree. As much as I hate to see beautiful trees cut down, forest fires are even worse. I see the fires out west every summer and it is sad.
Really enjoyed this rev and it looks like you’ve got your trail legs. You didn’t mention it but it be nice to know your daily miles at the end of each day. I know you’re not going super far but it be nice to know to get a perspective. Oh and last thing, no grits!
NO GRITS! WHAT? You ain’t from around here are ya? 😂😂😂. Thanks my friend.
Hey, bud. Great video. You just needs some biscuits and grave on that plate.
Thanks bud. That was at the next restaurant.👍😁❤️
Yet another great video Rev. Really inspirational to those of us fellow hikers longing for the solitude of solo thru-hikes. On average, how many days of food between re-supplies on the Pinhoti Trail?
Thanks BehindEnemyLines. The longest food carry for me on the Pinhoti Trail was three days.😁👍❤️
Do you see many other hikers on this trail? It seems like it’s getting more well known. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I did the Trail in April/May and there wasn’t a lot of people on Trail. Perhaps the Fall gets busier. 😁
Rev hit the Cracker Barrel! Can’t go wrong with the CB, thanks Rev, we enjoy your content!
You’re welcome. Can’t beat Cracker Barrel. 😁
That dinner you had at Dry Creek of cheese, summer sausage, and peanut butter was a humdinger :) but discussion of breakfast the next morning was completely accurate. Grits with butter and salt.
Humdinger? Not sure if that’s good or bad. Makes you appreciate real food when you get into a trail town.😁👍❤️
@@TheHikingRev when cheese, peanut butter, and summer sausage are involved it could go either way lol
Enjoying your Pinhoti trip. You tell ‘em Rev about how to eat some grits😊
Thanks Anthony. Dumb Yankees putting milk and sugar in heavenly manna. Totally sacrilegious.😂😂😂
I concur. Definitely a timber rattler. Where's your In Reach? My favorite trail breakfast, instant grits with salt a pepper. Yum.
Hey George. I thought it was an immature Rattler also.
I keep my inReach on my backpack.
You can’t beat grits with salt and pepper. 😁👍❤️
Another great vid Rev. Looks like a relaxing solo adventure. Can I ask what brand of shirt you are wearing? I did not notice a Pinhoti gear list? Thanks and keep on keeping on!
Thanks Sherpa Jeff. I am wearing the Columbia Silver Ridge Lite long sleeve shirt. Love it!
I am going to do a gear list after my hike. 😁👍❤️
How good a “cold” brew can be in a Smart Water bottle. Simple things mean a lot when they’re all ya got!
Ain’t that the truth, Timothy. It sure makes you appreciate hot coffee when you get into a trail town.👍😁❤️
Hey Thanks for sharing great video and views keep on humping brother loving it.
Thank you Bill.❤️😁👍
Hey Rev! Always good to see a video from you! No idea what Grits are ? Grids?. (not sure of the spelling lol)
Hey Steph. Thanks. As they say down South, “Well, bless your heart.” Grits are just ground up dried hominy. It is a staple in the south.😁👍❤️
Absolutely correct! No milk or sugar in your grits! I don’t even like instant grits! Quite un-southern if you ask me!
That is the truth Mary. Totally sacrilegious.😂😂😂
Beautiful hiking area.
I still don’t like hiking on a road for myself.
Thank you Mark. It is a very beautiful trail.
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That breakfast looked good. Except for the grits. That is entirely a Southern thing that I could never get into when I lived in NC for a few years 😂 but I do know to serve it with butter and salt at least 😉
At least all is not lost, Reba. Grits with butter, salt and pepper = heaven on earth. 👍😁❤️
Thanks for taking us along. what was the name of that restaurant at the end. Agree on Grits comment. Trail looks great so far. That rattlesnake looked like a pygmy Rattlesnake.
You’re welcome Paul. That was the Cracker Barrel in Pell City, AL. I think you’re right about the snake identification. 😁❤️👍
You are getting so good at making these videos so enjoyable to watch. Beautiful footage (it must be exhausting to film and then go back to get your phone each time). You didn’t mention ticks so they must not be a problem. Beautiful snake- hope it wasn’t venomous. Are there many other hikers on the trail? Glad you are staying safe and injury free!
Hey Rebecca. How’s my Echo?
As long as you enjoy my videos, I’ll keep making them and going back for the camera.
I got one tick on me which I promptly removed. But the biggest problem are the chiggers or redbugs. Very itchy.
There are not a lot of other hikers on the trail. I did meet a couple of guys in the Cheaha wilderness.😁👍❤️
@@TheHikingRev I’m not familiar with chiggers- yikes! Echo lost her BFF last Sunday. We were all hiking and Snickers (brothers dog) suddenly went lame- had to be rushed to ER. At 14, probably shouldn’t have taken her on trails with hills. 😭. She didn’t make it. You be careful out there!!
@@rrichardson53 I’m so sorry to hear that Rebecca.
Enjoying your videography work. The butterflies! 😍 I think that was a young rattlesnake?
Thanks Debra. I was thinking it was an immature rattlesnake as well.😁👍❤️
My husband says the young ones are worse because they can’t control how much venom they release and tend to overdo it! 😳
Hey Bro. Mike, enjoying your videos. I am just curious as to how you are recording your video as you are walking. Is someone taking it of you?
Hey Charlie. I have a 15 man crew with me recording my every step. 😂😂😂. No. It’s just three people. Me myself, and I.😁❤️👍
Inspiring video, but walking through streams in your trail shoes? Do they dry out quickly? Do you get blisters? Do they get stinky?
Hey Derek. Takes too long to take your shoes and socks and gators off and put them back on when you get to the other side. They dry out very quickly and no I don’t get blisters. They get stinky when I don’t take a shower very often.😁👍❤️
You got lucky. Velvet tail timber rattlesnake. That's why I don't hike when it warms up.
I almost stepped on it. It blended in with the pine needles. 😳
Hey Rev:
What do think about me starting at Flagg mountain, as training for the AT after I finish the Pinhoti trail. What do you think….
I think it’s a perfect idea. I’ve never done the AT before, but it seems like the Pinhoti is a miniature AT. 😁👍❤️
Pepper is also good on grits
Hey Greg. Yeah…I forgot pepper and bacon! 😁
Let's talk about hygiene. How do you clean? How often do you get to have a shower? etc.
When available, I always try to wash off in a flowing stream. (Minus soap, of course). But whenever I get into a trail town, I always try to take a shower. And wash my clothes.😁👍❤️
@@TheHikingRev How often would that be? I'm planning a 2000km road walk and not sure of how cleaning would work out. Thanks for the reply.
@@Adayinthelifeof-AG It all depends upon the trail that you’re hiking. Do some research on trail towns along the route and plan on staying in them and taking a shower.😁👍
That was a timber rattlesnake Rev.
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I'm planning to start The Pinhoti Trail in July, but I plan to travel 10-15 miles per day. Any advice on this trail as far as preparing.
Hey Justin. I’m not sure where you live but if you’re not used to heat and humidity in the south in July, you’re gonna be in BIG trouble. Bring LOTS of water, do a lot of night hiking and take siesta’s during the middle part of the day. Good luck. 🥵
@@TheHikingRev Thank you so much for the advice. I live in Alabama around Gadsden. I love hiking but this will be my first Thru-Hike. The only thing I'm concerned about is being an insulin dependent diabetic and doing this solo.
How many changes of clothes do you bring?
None. When I go into a trail town, I wear my rain jacket and pants while I’m washing and drying my hiking clothes. 😁
Hiker hunger strikes again. Enjoy!
Yes.😁👍❤️
Is that the Dollar General where they almost arrested Dixie?
No. I think that was further down the trail.😁👍❤️
Here in the South you might actually end up in jail for putting sugar and/or milk in your grits in public...LOL! Butter, salt and pepper, shrimp are definitely acceptable in the low country, and in some places cheese...but the Rev. is right about the other stuff. It's a matter of Southern etiquette and is simply just not done. 😆
Hey Terry. I tried to educate them on southern etiquette out in California but I think it’s going to take a little bit more time.😂😂😂
Put bacon in the grits too
Yeah. I forgot about bacon.😁
Sugar in my grits? Poor folks save sugar for the sweet tea.
😂😂😂 ain’t that the truth.
Never put salt in your grits...they are made for sugar and butter!!! Obviously you've lived in the west coast too long. Ain't it great we all have different tastes.
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Pinhotifest is next month.
I was planning on going this year. I just got back from Ireland from a major hike. Now I’m broke. Hopefully next year.😁
I'm worried about your diet choices on the trail. For a heart guy you might consider a whole food, plant based diet instead of the mealtime choices you describe in your video : ( Your hiking exploits are always ineteresting and fun to watch.
Thank you Tim for your concern.😁
Grits baby...it's the only way.
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That was a baby "ish" timber rattler. Those are to be avoided for sure Rev!
My son was bitten by a juvenile rattlesnake in Northern California. I am told that the amount of venom used by juvenile rattlers is usually more than their adult counterparts. My son fully recovered after a stay in the hospital.
@DON ROBINSON I've always heard that as well. The young ones can't regulate the venom volume so I've been told.
I would agree … a juvenile timber rattlesnake.
No rattles yet … but plenty of venom!😮
Thanks SDC. I will avoid them at all cost.😁👍❤️
Doesn’t look like you run into many other hikers on trail….
There’s not very many hikers on the trail, but again I’m doing the trail a little bit too close to the summer. ❤️😁👍
War Dawac awoowe!!
Thank you Adam.😁👍❤️
Rev, thanks for coming to our great state of Alabama! Also home to Jessica "Dixie" Mills @homemadewunderlust
Hey Walt. I grew up in Mobile, so actually I’m coming back home. Dixie mentioned my UA-cam channel in one of her videos. I’ll leave the link here.ua-cam.com/video/d6hO9C-BZyQ/v-deo.html