Traveling the trails

Traveling the trails

A channel all about hiking and backpacking and a little more. Follow me on Instagram at: instagram.com/doarelectroni/

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  • @stringtwister7654
    @stringtwister7654Күн бұрын

    Question, you had another vido riding a gravel rode that went from old fort to black mountain a few years ago?? Its not Curtis creek i know that area well.

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniКүн бұрын

    @@stringtwister7654 Yes, both videos are in the Curtis Creek area, up to Mount Mitchell in this recent one.

  • @dirtpoorproductions7634
    @dirtpoorproductions7634Күн бұрын

    Crazy

  • @lightdancer2251
    @lightdancer22514 күн бұрын

    Saw you on the trail at through my lens video subbed to check out your travels..Happy Trails.

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni4 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😀

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself32656 күн бұрын

    25 mile loop that's a good stretch I feel you about the trash man these are grown ass people that's doing this to

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni6 күн бұрын

    It was a good overnight trip but unfortunately it would have been better had it not been for the lack of respect the other people had shown the area by leaving their trash behind.

  • @AestheticExploration
    @AestheticExploration10 күн бұрын

    This is really cool 🌾💛

  • @chawnslopoke2619
    @chawnslopoke261911 күн бұрын

    I love this! Getting ready for my second trip. Went with 2 guys last summer for my first time, I wrecked 4 times (ruts) and I broke my ankle, I am thankful I had a pro there that rode me out on my bike, I was a mess, I was in way over my head. Now I got two friends that are gonna start me fresh like I've never ever rode and teach me everything I hope. Same bike I got a 23 XT 250. Most of my wrecks I think I was going to slow😂 who knows we'll get it figured out, are you in Colorado by chance??

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni11 күн бұрын

    You sound like me with my mishaps lol. I hope you have a much better time your second trip out. I’m in North Carolina.

  • @cwsosby
    @cwsosby13 күн бұрын

    Did this a few months ago and loved it.

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter62313 күн бұрын

    I'm going to do this trail today but only to Mt. Craig/Big Tom (from Mitchell). One day I want to do the entire thing.

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni13 күн бұрын

    One of my favorites! Have fun!

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter62317 күн бұрын

    What a cool place! I'll have to check this hike out.

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni17 күн бұрын

    It is worth a visit.

  • @roselee_explores
    @roselee_explores19 күн бұрын

    Gorgeous trail section - thank you for sharing 🙂

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni19 күн бұрын

    Thank you and no problem.

  • @drakarnir
    @drakarnir19 күн бұрын

    I bought myself a 2024 xt250 and learning to ride with it. Its always nice to see whst my little machine can do.Nice ride and Great video!

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter62320 күн бұрын

    I've done much of the MST (mountain section) as a series of day hikes. It doesn't seem all that conducive to thru-hiking, as it doesn't have the shelters and hostels along its length that the AT does. And when you get to the piedmont/coastal plain sections, much of it is road walking. But what I like about it is the "choose your own hike" aspect of it here in the mountains, and it connects to a lot of other trails too.

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni20 күн бұрын

    You make a good point however the AT is unique in that manner and has a much bigger following so it’s understandable. It just makes the MST more challenging to plan a strategy to thru hike it but still very doable especially if you’re just concerned with the mountains section as I am.

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter62319 күн бұрын

    @@doarelectroni That is true. When there's a will, there's a way!

  • @_suannefehley_
    @_suannefehley_20 күн бұрын

    I want to section hike the MST in order but the camping situation has stopped me.

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni20 күн бұрын

    It does present a unique challenge.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself326520 күн бұрын

    Nice work excellent views I love that area

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni20 күн бұрын

    Thanks man!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens20 күн бұрын

    Gorgeous work my friend. This trail looks so enchanting! 👏👏

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni20 күн бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @johnnymcculloch6751
    @johnnymcculloch675120 күн бұрын

    thanks for the trip

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni20 күн бұрын

    My pleasure.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself326520 күн бұрын

    Spontaneous but epic adventure ride! Love the video dude

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni20 күн бұрын

    Thanks man! It was an amazing time!

  • @daniellis7707
    @daniellis770720 күн бұрын

    beautiful!

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself326520 күн бұрын

    Yeah man I love the soco falls

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni20 күн бұрын

    I had a great day out there man! I section hiked the Mountains to Sea Trail nearby, 9.2 miles.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself326521 күн бұрын

    Nice hike, and you found an old grave

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni21 күн бұрын

    Yes, that was a good one!

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter62324 күн бұрын

    Spooky background music is a nice touch.

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni24 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @roselee_explores
    @roselee_explores26 күн бұрын

    He didn’t look like he wanted to share the trail! 😂. Thankfully all I’ve seen this year are black snakes ☺️

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni26 күн бұрын

    I’m always wary of rattlers and copperheads but am always amazed at how well camouflaged they are so that I don’t seem to notice them until almost on top of them.

  • @HankOutdoors8052
    @HankOutdoors805226 күн бұрын

    That's a great video bro I'm going to have to go up there and see the new waterfall

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni26 күн бұрын

    Go early cause it gets crowded.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens26 күн бұрын

    Such a lovely place, this entire area looks amazing! Soothing and relaxing!!

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni26 күн бұрын

    Thank you my friend!

  • @richardakins3813
    @richardakins381326 күн бұрын

    Im surprised you didn't get it confused with the road

  • @richardakins3813
    @richardakins381326 күн бұрын

    Want a good hike i know a place

  • @user-tu2lc2ri4l
    @user-tu2lc2ri4l26 күн бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @mikemcwilliams7801
    @mikemcwilliams780126 күн бұрын

    it would be great of youtube creators would say where the video was filmed at. i have no idea where catawba is

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni26 күн бұрын

    It’s located in Old Fort,NC.

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter62326 күн бұрын

    Hi! I'm the person who recognized you this morning on trail! (I was already subscribing). I have never been to Catawba falls until today - I heard getting up to the upper falls was really dangerous before, and people got injured and in one case was killed, so building the stairs was a good idea. I did the loop the opposite direction. The ridge trail doesn't look that good right now but I think over time it will start looking more a part of the natural landscape, don't you? I'll definitely be back! Thanks for posting!

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni26 күн бұрын

    Yes, I think that the stairs do provide more accessibility to all the people who visit the popular Catawba Falls in a much more safe environment. There was some bad press before with some injuries and worse so I applaud the construction crews in building the stairs. I thought it was marvelous to see all the different levels of the waterfall that way. The Ridge Trail was a fun little hike for me but I look forward to see the completed project near the upper falls. Thanks for commenting and it was nice to meet a subscriber on the trail today. Happy trails and be safe!

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself326526 күн бұрын

    Great coverage of this spot, nice to hear it's open again

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni26 күн бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah you should check it out, it’s not too far from you.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself326526 күн бұрын

    @@doarelectroni oh yeah been there several times

  • @PisgahGravelProject
    @PisgahGravelProject26 күн бұрын

    Yup, they're everywhere out here. The next 2or3 weeks will be really bad for them. Once the dog days of summer start, they'll be more active at night. After the dog days, there will be a month or so when they'll be thick again.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself326526 күн бұрын

    Classic spot

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself326526 күн бұрын

    Oh snap

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter62328 күн бұрын

    Point lookout trail is a really interesting trail with a fascinating history. It used to be the main road between Black Mountain and the piedmont until I-40 replaced it. It was closed to vehicular traffic in 1982. The train tracks and kudzu growing through there make for an interesting experience. Beautiful fall colors!

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroni28 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the history of the location, quite interesting.

  • @therockiesfan3
    @therockiesfan3Ай бұрын

    I need friends like this in Colorado.

  • @chawnslopoke2619
    @chawnslopoke261911 күн бұрын

    I'm in Colorado and I'm learning now I've got good friends like that here. If you want you can come with us😊

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself3265Ай бұрын

    Great video dude. Curtis Creek nice area nice little ride

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    Yeah me and Will could meet you in Old Fort and do this ride together soon.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself3265Ай бұрын

    @@doarelectroni absofuckinglutly!!!

  • @evanbee3010
    @evanbee3010Ай бұрын

    I got the same bike as you this year and I'm completely new to biking. You did great, man!

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    Thank you! And welcome to the club!

  • @chawnslopoke2619
    @chawnslopoke261911 күн бұрын

    Me too xt

  • @TheBeardedGrump
    @TheBeardedGrumpАй бұрын

    Good job. You have some great riding buddies.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself3265Ай бұрын

    Just catching up on some of your old videos dude. you nailed this one absolutely gorgeous

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    Thanks broski!

  • @drakarnir
    @drakarnirАй бұрын

    man great riding and awesome trails!!!😀

  • @Aragorn3407
    @Aragorn3407Ай бұрын

    Was also my first backpacking trip, but I did not get to complete it. Hopefully going again this summer for a day or two to get its full breadth, it looks great and I imagine at this time of year with all the rain and snow that the area has gotten this year, those rivers will be full of hikers haha

  • @RyanPhung725
    @RyanPhung725Ай бұрын

    Nice video man! You got great friends

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    Thank you! Yeah they’re good people.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself3265Ай бұрын

    Dude great video you went down a few times but I got you on camera getting through some pretty tough sections without falling give yourself some credit I'm glad we finally got to get together and make a video dude anytime we can get together and ride dude I'm down

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    Thank you much Dirt! Yeah I have to get my ankle checked out because I had to call off work again but we’ll see how things go.

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslensАй бұрын

    Lovely episode, fantastic filming and editing! 👌

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    Thank you my friend!

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter623Ай бұрын

    That's crazy the way the mountains just suddenly end and the land below looks completely flat.

  • @luckyotter623
    @luckyotter623Ай бұрын

    I'm with you. I'm pretty introverted myself and usually prefer the "lonelier" trails. When I hiked to Lane Pinnacle and Snowball Mountain/Hawkbill rock (I did it as one longish day hike), there were HORDES of people on the Snowball trail. Lane Pinnacle was a bit better but I probably saw about 5 people and just as many dogs.

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    It’s usually pretty busy up there. I find if you do a popular hike early in the morning or in the middle of winter you can usually have it to yourself.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself3265Ай бұрын

    Nice lil vid👍🏻

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    Thanks man! On Friday at Brown Mountain, I have a friend that is going to trailer our bikes to the park so we will probably be there around 9am.

  • @dirthimself3265
    @dirthimself3265Ай бұрын

    @@doarelectroni I'll be there man I'll let you know if anything changes

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslensАй бұрын

    Oh that snake 😮, fantastic waterfall man!

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @rickywinter1971
    @rickywinter1971Ай бұрын

    Tennessee?

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    North Carolina.

  • @HankOutdoors8052
    @HankOutdoors8052Ай бұрын

    Glad you found your pole brother, love that snake, another beautiful waterfall

  • @doarelectroni
    @doarelectroniАй бұрын

    Thanks brother Hank! Yeah we could have at least seen Nellie’s Falls when you were there because it was only two miles roundtrip from the trailhead. Next time.