SOLO BACKPACKING AT MAMMOTH CAVE // 35 Mile Loop Around Kentucky’s National Park
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 มี.ค. 2021
- Hello everyone! I hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy so far this 2021. Back in the middle of November, I got some time off from work to travel down close to my hometown of Greensburg, Ky, to do a solo overnight backpacking trip at Mammoth Cave National Park. The weather was amazing, trails were diverse and beautiful, and I had a wonderful time exploring close to where I grew up.
Day 1’s route had me traveling along a plethora of trails starting from the Maple Springs Trail Head. I spent time along the Sal Hollow Trail, Buffalo Creek Trail, Wet Prong Trail, McCoy Hollow Trail, and the First Creek Trail, before arriving 19miles later at the First Creek Lake Campsite #2.
On Day 2, I completed the First Creek Trail, and then found myself back on the Wet Prong Trail before merging onto the Blair Springs Hollow Trail. From there I took the Raymer Hollow Trail, followed by the Mill Branch Trail, and finally connecting back up with the Maple Springs Trail to my truck at the parking lot.
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Loved all the different vegetation and the streams the music was on point too! Btw the reason you feel this deep rooted connection to the land is because your relative Franklin Gorin owned Mammoth Cave. You were literally hiking on your ancestral land 👍🏻😉 Proud of you !!! Love you !!!
Thanks so much for watching, and for providing that family history lesson! No wonder I had such a connection with that place, it’s literally in my blood haha. Love you!
Passed through there many times
And visited the cave as a boy. I will have to return and spend some time. Beautiful area.
It is a really underrated area for Kentucky, especially for backpacking! Thanks for watching, be sure to subscribe to stay tuned for more!
Thanks for sharing this hike! I didn’t even know it existed!
Thanks so much for watching! Mammoth Cave is really underrated for hiking and backpacking, totally worth the check out! Thanks again, and be sure to subscribe to stay tuned for more!
Great Video! Thank you for sharing with us. Can't wait to see more videos 👍
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Thanks for ride along! Great job
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Loved the area. That’s the way to represent Kentucky. 👊🏻
It reminded me a lot of the Cave Run area.
Really enjoyed the video Samual. You’ve got me itching to get back out there. Been years since I’ve been in that area.
Thanks so much for watching, Jason! Always reppin’ Ky🤙🏻 Yes it is kinda similar to Cave Run, trails might be in a bit better shape though. It’s definitely worth a revisit! Hope you’re doing well, man!
Excellent.
Thanks for watching!!
My favorite hymn, beautiful scenery. Blessed to have places like this to enjoy.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this and connected with it! Mammoth Cave is such a special place- thanks again for watching!
So breathtaking! All that terrain and beautiful blue sky. Gorgeous video Samuel! I had trouble getting your videos at first after subscribing. Should have subscribed sooner. Was that hen of the woods?? So relaxing 😊 Oh and love the music with nature sounds❤
Thanks so much, Mrs. Miller! Mammoth Cave has some surprisingly beautiful hiking trails. I’m pretty sure it was chicken of the woods. Really appreciate your subscription, I hope to be back on the uploading rhythm soon. ❤️
Just posted my video from there this weekend! We did Sal hollow and Buffalo creek. Camped at Sal Hollow. Love to go back and see more. Especially now after seeing your video. Thanks for sharing.
Glad to hear someone else has visited and done a trip there! It definitely it worth going back, the McCoy Hollow and First Creek sections are beautiful. Will check out your video. Thanks for watching!!
Another great video!! you are quite the Hiker!!!
Thanks so much, Grandma!! Hiking is my favorite hobby, I love doing it so much!
What a beautiful hike! Mammoth Cave NP is on my list of places to see. Your video showed how pretty the area is. Looks like a great hike, thanks for sharing. I just found your channel and look forward to watching more of your adventures. New Follower
Thanks so much for these kind words!! Yes I would absolutely recommend visiting there sometime- it’s got some great little gems there along the trails! Thanks again for watching and for subscribing, means so much!
Great hike and place. From the beautiful nature photos to your hoot echoing from the bluff, it’s an inspiring video. Photos, comments, and music are great. Both peaceful and invigorating. I could almost feel the fire (without feeling the sore feet). Thanks for taking us along!
By the way, you belong.
Thank you for the encouraging words and for taking the time to watch. It’s a successful video if it provides peace, inspiration, and/or invigoration to one’s life, so I’m elated to here it’s sparked something positive from your viewing! Thanks for reminding me I belong! Peace and love to y’all! Shine on 🌞
Wow! That settles it. Mammoth Cave next month it is! Stunning shots btw!
Thanks so much for watching!! Glad to hear my video inspired you to get out and visit Mammoth Cave- it’s an awesome place to backpack! Thanks again for watching, commenting, and subscribing!
Somehow I just found this video. I never thought that the trails at Mammoth Cave were this nice with lots of pretty views. I expected "city park" sort of trails. Looks like I need to hike a loop there soon. Thank you for sharing this
I’m glad you found my video! Mammoth Cave is an awesome place to hike and backpack. Just gotta watch out for the mud from horse activities in some places! Thanks for watching, be sure to subscribe!
That is definitely not one of the trail systems that people talk about. Thanks for sharing! That is a cool loop you made out of it. The horses can make it a little sloppy. We have seen that at Cave Run Lake a lot. Really cool! We are going to have to get out that way to be sure!
Thanks so much for watching!! It’s definitely worth a visit!! I still want to go and do the Green River Bluffs Trail, there is a really cool overlook of the Green River Valley that is supposed to be spectacular. Wish the horse activity didn’t make the trails so tough for us, haha. Totally understand about Cave Run, we had terrible conditions there during our thru hike last year. Thanks so much again for watching!!
Great Video!! I hit MCNP as often as I can. This spring/summer I will be doing some overnighters for sure. Thanks for posting and man you burned up that 35 miles!! Nice goin!! Havent talked to you since I jumped off of FB. Take care and maybe Ill see you on the trails sometime!!
Hey thanks so much Brian!! Sorry for my late response, I was on another trip this week. Mammoth Cave is a great place to backpack, I love that First Creek Lake area and those campsites, there are some barred owls down there that hoot all night which is one of the best sounds while sleeping in a tent. Looking forward to seeing on the trail sometime soon! Thanks again for watching!
Oh man, I can't even tell you how bad this makes me want to get into the woods!
I have to admit that I've passed up a couple opportunities to backpack at Mammoth Cave because I read some negative trail reviews, but you make it look really appealing. There's a lot more to see than I expected, like all the rock features and little waterfalls, and the campsites look awesome. I think your camping scene was my favorite part of this video. Gotta love that morning fire with a steaming cup of coffee and the morning birdsong. I'd be a different person if I could start every day like that. Great shot around 9:30 too, where it looks like you're walking on a really narrow ledge.
Nice work as always, and keep them coming!
Thanks so much for all the kind gestures, and it makes me happy knowing that one of my videos has you excited for more adventures of your own- that’s one of my primary motivations for making content: to inspire others. I would absolutely recommend visiting Mammoth Cave, especially if you can hit it right when the trail conditions aren’t so soupy. When I returned there the month after this video with a friend, the trails were a completely different story: sooo muddy. I’ve heard that it’s a fantastic place to see Ky native wildflowers! The campsite shot was one of my favorites too- that was such a great morning, not having to feel rushed breaking camp and just enjoy “being” there- much like our last morning at Shawnee! And that rock ledge was amazing! Had to be 70feet tall right along the banks of the Green. Thanks again for watching, hope you’re doing well!
@@BluegrassBackcountry I was also thinking of Shawnee during your morning campfire scene. What a great way to start a day. I can see how at certain times of the year all the trails would look like that soupy one near the end. I'll try to plan accordingly, haha. I have a feeling it might be torn up during wildflower season, but otherwise it does seem like it would be good for wildflower viewing. It's an option!
I've been on a couple trails at Mammoth Cave but would absolutely love to do something like this, but not sure I could go by myself ☺️. Thanks for sharing your hike! Great video!
It’s a great National Park to backpack at! If you need any recommendations or smaller routes, let me know and I’ll be happy to help! Thanks for watching and subscribing, stay tuned for more great videos coming out next month!
@@BluegrassBackcountry absolutely. Will do!
I've always been curious about that park and after seeing this video I hope someday I can get out there on some trails. It would probably taken me at least three days to hike 35 miles though.
Thanks so much for watching! It’s actually a really great park with some really awesome campsites. I love that one near First Creek Lake, there are a nest of owls down in that hollow that have hooted both times I’ve camped there! Hope you can visit it sometime!
Very nice video, I noticed someone said you’re related to Franklin Gorin, he did own Mammoth Cave for a short time and the park has a lot of info about him. Also those were Sand Hill Cranes that flew over.
Thanks so much for watching!! Yes that was my mother letting me know our relation to Franklin Gorin- I remember seeing his picture and a story about his involvement with the property when I visited the museum a few years ago. Thanks for letting know about the correct name of those birds- it was a beautiful moment having a completely quiet forest and then those birds above me in the blue sky! Thanks again and please subscribe if you haven’t already! God Bless!
I hiked some places near Mammoth Cave including the Green River Overlook Trail and near Dixon Cave. One day, I would like to take on a big challenge, and that is... hike the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.
I still need to do the overlook trail and check out Dixon cave. I hope you can do the AT eventually! I want to thru hike it someday as well, maybe after retirement haha. Thanks for watching!!
Love the content, I was just there hiking last weekend and plan on going back in September. I'm surprised we don't know each other, I live in greensburg ky.
Thanks so much! Mammoth Cave is an underrated place for backpacking. I'm surprised as well! Did you go to GCHS? Thanks for watching, and be sure to subscribe to stay in touch!
I moved to Taylor Co around middle school and ended up graduating there in 2008. Then got married and started a family back in Greensburg. My wife (Angel) graduated from GCHS. I'm sure we know a lot of the same people, definitely a small town.
I subscribed the moment you said you grew up in Greensburg ky in this video, Lol. I love camping and hiking, so I'll be sure to follow up on all your videos.
Wow that is a small world! We probably have crossed paths sometime in the past and didn't even know it. Thanks so much for the sub! I'll keep you in mind the next time I'm coming through Gburg if you ever want to say hello. Take care and have a great week!
Yeah, that'd be awesome. Keep up the great work. The videos and music is just absolutely phenomenal.
Nice music choices!
Thanks so much!
have i mentioned how much i hate horse trails? lol I haven't been here yet, definitely on my list. The video has moved it up on the list
Yeah horse activity can really destroy a trail. It stinks, but I don't how know a park can make things better without limiting their access. They just leave a heavy toll on the trailbed. Thanks for watching! Mammoth Cave is a great place to backpack, can't recommend it enough!
😂😂😂 I'm sitting at work at Jane Todd watching this right now. That's wild. I live in metcalfe county but work here at the Todd. Thinking about a backpacking trip to Mammoth cave.
It's a great place to get away for a weekend! Lots of quiet trails with roaming wildlife. I highly recommend it! Thanks for watching! :)
@@BluegrassBackcountry ty for posting. Yeah I've been there and hiked some of it, but I've never backpacked any of it.
I go here almost every Thanksgiving.
It’s a great place to visit!! Thanks for watching!!
Mammoth Cave is still on my to-do list! But...them horse trails 😫...🤣🤣
It’s definitely worth a visit, at least once! If you hit it at the right time, the horse trails wouldn’t be so bad. This trip was much better than a month later- that trip was rough!😅 Thanks for watching!
I went this weekend and after that rain the horse trails were awful. We made the best of it though. Posted a video of it yesterday.
Sorry to hear the conditions were rough!! Will be sure and check your video out, thanks for watching!
Loved this video, we are scheduling a trip here this Oct. Tammy and I just subscribed, we are inspired by your videos, so we watch your videos!!! if you ever wonder what the south east is like, we got you covered. we also started a TH-cam channel if your interested, subscribe to see what its like over this way.
So sorry for my delay in replying, I can't believe I missed this comment! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing, it means so much! I hope you all had a great time at Mammoth Cave in Oct, it's a great area! I'll have to check your channel out as well! Thanks again!
Great video. I am looking to navigate there for my channel this year. Glad I found your channel. Enjoyed the video!
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!! Mammoth Cave has a great little backpacking trail system with some awesome campsites! Let me know if you have any questions or need any recommendations.