Nice, my former roommate graduated from University of Tennessee in Knoxville, he told me about the majestic beauty of this place. It's definitely on my bucket list for places to visit.
Me and my girlfriend just finished the hike to Mt Lecont, and dude it was not easy. Don’t get me wrong, we loved every second of it with the views and water ways. But this is one difficult hike. An older gentlemen had to be rescued on the way back down by search and rescue. Thank you so much for this recommendation, your nice narrative voice made it sound like a nice walk in the park, and boy was I wrong to think that 😂 I recommend this hike to anyone.
Great info, thanks Cris! I'm planning an October hiking trip to GSM and wondered, with lack of cell signals, do you think I'd have any issues with my Garmin Fenix there? I just rejoined my channel membership, too, I didn't realize it was not current!
Check out the trail info before you go and don't feel bad about turning back if you find out some element of the trail is going to stretch your skills a little too far. Some of these trails can go from zero to scary fast if you don't know the trail beforehand, and be careful about going off trail. Some of the soil near cliffs isn't exactly stable. While most visitors are okay, people do die hiking in the Smokies. These mountains are beautiful, but they demand respect
Note: Alum Cave Trail involves bare, uneven rock cliffs and very steep stairs. So be aware of that! I would definitely check out the weather before attempting again
After recently learning the story of how elk were re-introduced to the Cataloochee valley of the park in North Carolina, please give me your best advice for lodging near the valley in the NC half of the park. Otherwise, I will do my own research. Great recommendations all the same. I’ve only tasted Appalachia through a summer camp near Hendersonville North Carolina on the border with South Carolina. It was a nice two month intro to the area.
You have get off the paved road to really appreciate the Smokies. You and I have a difference of opinion about Gatlinburg. There are better, less crowded & less commercialized "great base" choices other than Gatinburg; Townsend or Maggie Valley.
At this time, Overwatch x Rescue is available through SPOT and Defy, and we are working towards a solution for it to be available on other devices, like Garmin. Feel free to connect with us for updates!
Theres only one great hike in the smokeys. To jump off lookout and clungsman dome then camp at kephart shelter then hike back to the car at newfound gap. Its a great circle. You see it all. H8ghest peaks and lowest points where the bears sleep couldnt get better
Nice, my former roommate graduated from University of Tennessee in Knoxville, he told me about the majestic beauty of this place. It's definitely on my bucket list for places to visit.
Man, every TH-cam video should be like this one. Well narrated, informative, short and sweet. Thanks!
couldnt have said it better. If only others did the same,...
Me and my girlfriend just finished the hike to Mt Lecont, and dude it was not easy. Don’t get me wrong, we loved every second of it with the views and water ways. But this is one difficult hike. An older gentlemen had to be rescued on the way back down by search and rescue. Thank you so much for this recommendation, your nice narrative voice made it sound like a nice walk in the park, and boy was I wrong to think that 😂
I recommend this hike to anyone.
Masterfully edited as always bud, outstanding list and narrated brilliantly!
Thank you!
Doing a 3 day backpacking trip soon that’s gonna hit all three of these trails, can’t wait
This was a great and informative video. I appreciate the work put into this.
Clingmans Dome is no joke!!
Great compilation video of all the awesome trails at this park!
Excellent choices. I've been on all 3 multiple times.
Thanks for the great video.
I hope to start hiking the trails in this park, and your videos will be a great help.
Thank you!
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We really appreciate the extra work in setting up/taking down your camera
Thank you!
...especially on the shots with stairs!
Great info, thanks Cris! I'm planning an October hiking trip to GSM and wondered, with lack of cell signals, do you think I'd have any issues with my Garmin Fenix there? I just rejoined my channel membership, too, I didn't realize it was not current!
Thank you! And you should be fine with the Fenix there. I used my Epic no problem at all.
Great video!
Check out the trail info before you go and don't feel bad about turning back if you find out some element of the trail is going to stretch your skills a little too far. Some of these trails can go from zero to scary fast if you don't know the trail beforehand, and be careful about going off trail. Some of the soil near cliffs isn't exactly stable. While most visitors are okay, people do die hiking in the Smokies. These mountains are beautiful, but they demand respect
Note: Alum Cave Trail involves bare, uneven rock cliffs and very steep stairs. So be aware of that! I would definitely check out the weather before attempting again
After recently learning the story of how elk were re-introduced to the Cataloochee valley of the park in North Carolina, please give me your best advice for lodging near the valley in the NC half of the park.
Otherwise, I will do my own research. Great recommendations all the same. I’ve only tasted Appalachia through a summer camp near Hendersonville North Carolina on the border with South Carolina. It was a nice two month intro to the area.
I've stayed in Cherokee, NC, lots of different hotel options and a good place for these same hikes
You have get off the paved road to really appreciate the Smokies. You and I have a difference of opinion about Gatlinburg. There are better, less crowded & less commercialized "great base" choices other than Gatinburg; Townsend or Maggie Valley.
Gatlinburg TN was flooded Tuesday 1/9/2024, the waters have receded, I don't know what's closed.
What Hokas were you using at 00:54 and do you like them?
Speedgoat 5 - and yes, like them a ton
Does Overwatch x Rescue work with Garmin Inreach?
At this time, Overwatch x Rescue is available through SPOT and Defy, and we are working towards a solution for it to be available on other devices, like Garmin. Feel free to connect with us for updates!
on the trails is it very common to encounter brown bears?
It happens but they usually just run away or ignore you. If you want some protection, pick up some bear spray. alnk.to/hhAoZ90
@@Hikingguy oh boy. Okay! Ty
Theres only one great hike in the smokeys. To jump off lookout and clungsman dome then camp at kephart shelter then hike back to the car at newfound gap. Its a great circle. You see it all. H8ghest peaks and lowest points where the bears sleep couldnt get better
So sad that these great trails are all not dog friendly 😢
I just moved back to TN, in oakridge now and looking into hikes for me and my 12 year old daughter 2 do u recommend this?
Clingmans is great for kids, as is Alum Cave