Just found your channel and subscribed a few days ago. Nice job with the videos and in getting your daughters outside. One comment: the Lynch guide doesn’t produce revenue for the FTC, but buying the official guide does. Buying the official guide helps fund maintenance of the trail.
Thank you for sharing your family fun with us! The Foothills Trail is a gem! Many thanks to the Foothills Trail Conservancy and Duke Energy for all the hard work and resources that they put into this trail.
Thank you - and thanks for watching! I agree 1000% about the trail crews and members of the FTC. They really are a special bunch of folks who deserve a ton of credit. We are so grateful and thankful of work they do.
Very well done video! Way to go getting your girls out for cool adventures. I can still get one of mine out for some backpacking......best of times for sure. Anyway, thanks for doing the video!!
Great job girls! Enjoyed this video, wonderfully produced and entertaining. I can’t wait to be a dad to be able to do this with my kids... I live locally to the FT, super glad that you enjoyed hiking in my backyard :)
I ran across this video when researching the FHT a while back. I'm putting together a trip for early November, and I have rewatched a couple times in the past few days. It has been a long time since I have done any hiking, so I am doing a couple hours each day on my treadmill. It helps me with my training because every time you guys are on an uphill in the video, I increase the incline on the treadmill. I'm also watching some of your other videos from up in the Great White North, and it looks like there are some good trails that I might like to hike when things are back to normal.
Great video! I plan on possibly taking this trail on in late June, assuming the world is somewhat back to normal. This was a great video to watch and very informative.
@@HowestheHike Do you think in June/July you need the puffy and other cold weather gear? I know you weren't there then, but figured I'd ask if you had any insight.
Love your video! If you go the last 2 weeks of July you won't have the issues with the "noise". We seriously did not see anyone until we got to Barrells Ford Camp Ground.
Winter is a great time to hike it. and get in touch with the Foothill Trail folks. They have people who will shuttle you. They have a Facebook page as well where people offer drives. Have fun!
I plan to hike this one around march-april and i was wondering if you need a bear canister or bear hang is enough? Is there any place to pick up food or you need to bring all of it? Thanks
We used URSacks, but the FHT volunteers have been installing bear poles in some campsites. We took all of our food with us, but there are plenty of access points to stash a cache or two along the way.
Hey! Great video. My son and daughter and I are gonnago up in Oct to do night 3 day hike. We are all in good shape, but don't have a sense for how many miles we would do in one day. Our plan is drive up (from Charleston) Friday am, park and find a shuttle, then hike for 2 nights back to the car. Any thoughts?
I'd suggest Laurel Valley to Bad Creek. The "crown jewel" section. contact the Foothills trail folks and they have shuttles. I have a video of that section here too if that helps.
Hey - thanks so much for joining us! Subbed back - can't wait to watch your videos! No, we did not cache anything at all. Lots of water and really, we pack light/compact enough food that it was not a big deal to carry what we needed. Plus, I'm the type of guy who would worry about not having the stash there when we needed it if an animal or person found it... Thinking of going back out this spring myself - in the opposite direction this time. Hope to see you on the trail!
Hey Josh - thanks! Will be checking your channel out today. Kids need time in the woods for sure. I've been itching to get back on foothills - you're going to love it!
Awesome video. I was planning on section hiking the AT with my wife and daughter but then I came across the Foothills Trail. Just wondering what tent did you use and what was your pack weight? I want to keep my base weight below 20-25 lbs and their weights below 15 lbs. Do you think those are acceptable weights or should I aim for lower? Like you, Ill probably be carrying the tent for all of use to sleep in so Im in the market for a 3-4 person lightweight tent. Any suggestions?
Thanks! The both have Deuter packs and love them. Fit for women. Evelyn did a 10 day, 160km (100 mile) hike with me with hers. Was comfortable the whole time.
Looked like an awesome hike. Kudos to your daughters for making that trek. Considering doing this myself early fall. You wouldn't happened to have saved the coordinates on those camp site by any chance? Some look great for hammock use.
Thanks Tyler. It was! And the girls were great. After this, they could do most of the long hikes we have in our minds... You definitely should do it!! With regard to GPS info - I can certainly check if you let me know what sites in particular. (most are in the guidebook or the antigravity gear map) While I did not store them specifically, we likely have some info in GAIA GPS and on my Garmin inReach that might help. And yes - the trail is actually better suited for a hammock than a tent in many places.
Hey Tyler, I will be hammocking the Foothills Trail in October 2018. I'm starting on the 18th. I did an over nighter from Whitewater Falls to Sloan's Creek a few years ago. But I was totally out of shape following some surgery and being from South Florida did not help me prepare for the elevation changes. So now that I'm retired and in better shape I'm going to try a thru hike. Believe me, one nice thing about FHT, there are plenty of trees and finding a places to hang is NOT a problem.
That's a great question but also very trip specific. On this trip I think I would've left home a few Battery's that I brought for charging our cameras and other equipment. The sun was out pretty much every day in full force meeting my solar charger was way ahead of my needs. That would've save me a couple of pounds in batteries. I have to say however that this is in hindsight and on the North Boundary Trail last fall I was under powered with batteries and was worried every day about getting enough solar charging done on such a long trip
This is the best marked trail I've ever hiked. They do an amazing job. Even when there is a detour, they mark it. I can't imagine getting confused out there.
Enjoyed watching! Wish I had before my boys and I did a 3-day section from Frozen Creek Access (Canebreak Trail) to Laurel Valley during Labor Day weekend recently (hot! and humid!) -- I hadn't done any reading beforehand and the stairs of Heart[rate]ache Ridge took us by surprise (302 up and 294 down, I read about it that night in my hammock). My younger son and I plan to section hiking the AT starting next Spring Break. Do you have any plans to do the AT with daughters?
Thanks! And wow - what a great section for you guys. But yes - hot and humid makes it a bit crazy!! We have no firm plans right now for any AT sections, but it has been part of our thoughts. So who knows, maybe we will see you guys on the trail!
@UCYKf_ksohj-OJiuh9LYdBVg Hey guys, like the video. Had hoped to do this 6 day plan in the spring with my 16yr daughter and 13yrs son. Coronavirus has delayed it to the point that we'll need to do it at the start of July. We live in the area so are familiar with the weather, but just wanted to ask the two of you what you thought our 'distance' chances (or reality check on those) should be? Can we realistically do the 6 day plan in July!?
Thanks! I'd say it is possible - but as you know - will be super hot in July. My advice is to be flexible. If you need more time, take it. That's all part of the fun! Enjoy!!
We took 7 days and 6 nights. I didn't want to push, especially the kids. You can go much quicker if you want, but we like to get isolated for a while, you know? You will love this trail - hope you can get out there soon. Thanks for the sub!
Howe's the Hike 5 days is my goal because I will have to factor in travel to and from the trail plus the shuttle. Will most likely be doing this hike solo. Thanks for the info. If you ever hike in Georgia you may want to check out some of my videos. Cheers!
I have never hiked there. I want to thru hike it next yr. is there a white blaze to follow thru? I dont want to get lost. I have done just the AT never gets lost there. No shelter? Pls help 😅
Yes. But there are some awesome campsites the Foothill Trail conference are upgrading. For shuttles - contact them: foothillstrail.org. There is also a Facebook group where lots of people share excellent info. You should look that up too!
Join the Foothills Trail group on Facebook. There are lots of volunteers there who shuttle people for a small fee. Their website also has info. The one time I use the shuttle it was Heyward Douglas himself - the president of the Foothills Trail Conference!
I had 2 oatmeals for breakfast, a small probar for a snack, large probar for lunch, some ritz PB crackers for a snack and one full dehydrated meal. Just under 2K colories I think and 1.2 pounds per day.
Just found your channel and subscribed a few days ago. Nice job with the videos and in getting your daughters outside. One comment: the Lynch guide doesn’t produce revenue for the FTC, but buying the official guide does. Buying the official guide helps fund maintenance of the trail.
Thanks! And that's a great point. I have been a member of the FTC and supported that way, but never thought about the book!
I’m hiking this next month. You boys did awesome out there…very informative. Happy Trails!!
-4Leaf
Hope you enjoy it!
my kids are ages 6 and 9, been doing short overnight backpacking....I hope they like backpacking as much as yours at these older ages!! awesome.
That's awesome for you guys. I hope you DO keep at it. So rewarding!!
Thank you for sharing your family fun with us!
The Foothills Trail is a gem! Many thanks to the Foothills Trail Conservancy and Duke Energy for all the hard work and resources that they put into this trail.
Thank you - and thanks for watching! I agree 1000% about the trail crews and members of the FTC. They really are a special bunch of folks who deserve a ton of credit. We are so grateful and thankful of work they do.
Very well done video! Way to go getting your girls out for cool adventures. I can still get one of mine out for some backpacking......best of times for sure. Anyway, thanks for doing the video!!
Thanks so much! I've had such great memories with them,. Well worth it!
Great job girls! Enjoyed this video, wonderfully produced and entertaining. I can’t wait to be a dad to be able to do this with my kids... I live locally to the FT, super glad that you enjoyed hiking in my backyard :)
Thank you! I will be in your backyard again soon - solo this time. But hiking with the kids is more fun - most of the time... ;)
If you ever need a shuttle, I’d be glad to help! just shoot me an email at DavidSanders1801@gmail.com :) God Bless
Thanks David. I may be in touch in a couple of weeks!
Thank you so much. If you wanna do a trail without people. Do the Black Forest trail in Pennsylvania. 42 miles,hard and beautiful.🇫🇷
Awesome. Thanks for the tip!!
I ran across this video when researching the FHT a while back. I'm putting together a trip for early November, and I have rewatched a couple times in the past few days. It has been a long time since I have done any hiking, so I am doing a couple hours each day on my treadmill. It helps me with my training because every time you guys are on an uphill in the video, I increase the incline on the treadmill. I'm also watching some of your other videos from up in the Great White North, and it looks like there are some good trails that I might like to hike when things are back to normal.
Thanks so much! That's a really neat way to train too. Enjoy that hike in November. Great time to do it!
Great video!! We are looking at doing this trail in mid May this year!! The information you have provided will be very helpful!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you! Enjoy this jewel of a trail. It is amazing!
Texas HIKEaholics , so what’s the remady for a hikeaholic? HAA or a good trail?
Just came across your channel. Excellent video. Liked and subscribed .
Thanks so much! . Glad you enjoyed it and great to have you here!!
Great video! I plan on possibly taking this trail on in late June, assuming the world is somewhat back to normal. This was a great video to watch and very informative.
Thanks Mark. Have fun!
@@HowestheHike Do you think in June/July you need the puffy and other cold weather gear? I know you weren't there then, but figured I'd ask if you had any insight.
I'd say no. Should be plenty warm by then.
Really great video! Appreciate the time and effort in the process and production. I’m looking to do the same trip in the fall with my 8-year old son.
Thanks so much Ryan! I hope you guys get out there in the fall - really great Dad time!!!
Love your video! If you go the last 2 weeks of July you won't have the issues with the "noise". We seriously did not see anyone until we got to Barrells Ford Camp Ground.
Thanks! And yes, summer is slower - but hot... nice job!!!!
@@HowestheHike IDK the temps were not too bad, but then again we live in Florida so it was a nice break from the heat.
I’m thinking of doing this as my first through hike. Maybe even this winter. Got figure out how to get back to the start point though.
Great video btw! Thanks for sharing 😎
Winter is a great time to hike it. and get in touch with the Foothill Trail folks. They have people who will shuttle you. They have a Facebook page as well where people offer drives. Have fun!
Howe's the Hike Thank you so much for the information! I will definitely look into the shuttle and the FB group for the winter time 😎🙏🏻
I plan to hike this one around march-april and i was wondering if you need a bear canister or bear hang is enough? Is there any place to pick up food or you need to bring all of it? Thanks
We used URSacks, but the FHT volunteers have been installing bear poles in some campsites. We took all of our food with us, but there are plenty of access points to stash a cache or two along the way.
@@HowestheHike great! thanks for the information.
What a great video! I think it's great that you and your family hike together!
Thank you!
Good quality video.
Thanks!. Still getting used to 4K on the GoPro....
Great video, nice to see your girls enjoying the sport!
Thank you!
This is so wholesome. How old are your daughters? Fantastic to see a new generation on backpackers really making this sport their own.
Thanks! Girls are now 17. Dad is somewhat older.........
Hey! Great video. My son and daughter and I are gonnago up in Oct to do night 3 day hike. We are all in good shape, but don't have a sense for how many miles we would do in one day. Our plan is drive up (from Charleston) Friday am, park and find a shuttle, then hike for 2 nights back to the car. Any thoughts?
I'd suggest Laurel Valley to Bad Creek. The "crown jewel" section. contact the Foothills trail folks and they have shuttles. I have a video of that section here too if that helps.
New subscriber. Nice job on this video. Hoping to hit the Foothills trail in the spring. Did you all cache food or get a resupply part way through?
Hey - thanks so much for joining us! Subbed back - can't wait to watch your videos! No, we did not cache anything at all. Lots of water and really, we pack light/compact enough food that it was not a big deal to carry what we needed. Plus, I'm the type of guy who would worry about not having the stash there when we needed it if an animal or person found it... Thinking of going back out this spring myself - in the opposite direction this time. Hope to see you on the trail!
Hey Josh - thanks! Will be checking your channel out today. Kids need time in the woods for sure. I've been itching to get back on foothills - you're going to love it!
Awesome video. I was planning on section hiking the AT with my wife and daughter but then I came across the Foothills Trail. Just wondering what tent did you use and what was your pack weight? I want to keep my base weight below 20-25 lbs and their weights below 15 lbs. Do you think those are acceptable weights or should I aim for lower?
Like you, Ill probably be carrying the tent for all of use to sleep in so Im in the market for a 3-4 person lightweight tent. Any suggestions?
The one we used was the Big Agnes Copper Spur 4. When divided tip 3 was, the weight was quite low per person.
Great video! Love that your girls hike with you. Question: what packs do your girls have here?
Thanks! The both have Deuter packs and love them. Fit for women. Evelyn did a 10 day, 160km (100 mile) hike with me with hers. Was comfortable the whole time.
Looked like an awesome hike. Kudos to your daughters for making that trek. Considering doing this myself early fall. You wouldn't happened to have saved the coordinates on those camp site by any chance? Some look great for hammock use.
Thanks Tyler. It was! And the girls were great. After this, they could do most of the long hikes we have in our minds... You definitely should do it!! With regard to GPS info - I can certainly check if you let me know what sites in particular. (most are in the guidebook or the antigravity gear map) While I did not store them specifically, we likely have some info in GAIA GPS and on my Garmin inReach that might help. And yes - the trail is actually better suited for a hammock than a tent in many places.
Hey Tyler, I will be hammocking the Foothills Trail in October 2018. I'm starting on the 18th. I did an over nighter from Whitewater Falls to Sloan's Creek a few years ago. But I was totally out of shape following some surgery and being from South Florida did not help me prepare for the elevation changes. So now that I'm retired and in better shape I'm going to try a thru hike. Believe me, one nice thing about FHT, there are plenty of trees and finding a places to hang is NOT a problem.
My girlfriend and I are watching now and would love to know what tent you have?
That's our ENORMOUS Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4. Very comfy for 3 of us and light to carry when you split it 3 ways
If you had to remove items from your pack from this trip what would you all have not brought?
That's a great question but also very trip specific. On this trip I think I would've left home a few Battery's that I brought for charging our cameras and other equipment. The sun was out pretty much every day in full force meeting my solar charger was way ahead of my needs. That would've save me a couple of pounds in batteries. I have to say however that this is in hindsight and on the North Boundary Trail last fall I was under powered with batteries and was worried every day about getting enough solar charging done on such a long trip
I have a question.
Is the trail well marked with blazes? When u got rerouted how did u know which route to take?
This is the best marked trail I've ever hiked. They do an amazing job. Even when there is a detour, they mark it. I can't imagine getting confused out there.
How do u get the kids to hike.wish I could get mine to hike
Oh believe me, there is arm twisting required!
Enjoyed watching! Wish I had before my boys and I did a 3-day section from Frozen Creek Access (Canebreak Trail) to Laurel Valley during Labor Day weekend recently (hot! and humid!) -- I hadn't done any reading beforehand and the stairs of Heart[rate]ache Ridge took us by surprise (302 up and 294 down, I read about it that night in my hammock). My younger son and I plan to section hiking the AT starting next Spring Break. Do you have any plans to do the AT with daughters?
Thanks! And wow - what a great section for you guys. But yes - hot and humid makes it a bit crazy!! We have no firm plans right now for any AT sections, but it has been part of our thoughts. So who knows, maybe we will see you guys on the trail!
@UCYKf_ksohj-OJiuh9LYdBVg Hey guys, like the video. Had hoped to do this 6 day plan in the spring with my 16yr daughter and 13yrs son. Coronavirus has delayed it to the point that we'll need to do it at the start of July. We live in the area so are familiar with the weather, but just wanted to ask the two of you what you thought our 'distance' chances (or reality check on those) should be? Can we realistically do the 6 day plan in July!?
Thanks! I'd say it is possible - but as you know - will be super hot in July. My advice is to be flexible. If you need more time, take it. That's all part of the fun! Enjoy!!
Great video I’m heading out there next weekend I’ve hiked to table rock a few times but doing the thru hike soon!
Have fun!
Awesome! How long did the entire Thru take? this is on my list of places to hike next. Just subbed!
We took 7 days and 6 nights. I didn't want to push, especially the kids. You can go much quicker if you want, but we like to get isolated for a while, you know? You will love this trail - hope you can get out there soon. Thanks for the sub!
Howe's the Hike 5 days is my goal because I will have to factor in travel to and from the trail plus the shuttle. Will most likely be doing this hike solo. Thanks for the info. If you ever hike in Georgia you may want to check out some of my videos. Cheers!
I have never hiked there. I want to thru hike it next yr. is there a white blaze to follow thru? I dont want to get lost. I have done just the AT never gets lost there. No shelter? Pls help 😅
It is likely the best marked trail I've ever hiked. No shelters, but lots of great spots for tents and hammocks!
Howe's the Hike - ok so I can just pitch a tent anywhere I want? Ok great, I like when its well marked. Any shuttle suggestion?
Yes. But there are some awesome campsites the Foothill Trail conference are upgrading. For shuttles - contact them: foothillstrail.org. There is also a Facebook group where lots of people share excellent info. You should look that up too!
Howe's the Hike - thanks so very much
I know you used mom from the start point to the end, if I’m doing it solo who would I call to get a ride from the end point to the start point.
Join the Foothills Trail group on Facebook. There are lots of volunteers there who shuttle people for a small fee. Their website also has info. The one time I use the shuttle it was Heyward Douglas himself - the president of the Foothills Trail Conference!
My what long fuzzy ears you have dad! LOL
Fuzzier by the day....
What’s a rough list of food you brought? If you don’t mind
I had 2 oatmeals for breakfast, a small probar for a snack, large probar for lunch, some ritz PB crackers for a snack and one full dehydrated meal. Just under 2K colories I think and 1.2 pounds per day.