This 20 mile section hike isn't easy. The steep climbs are a grind, and there's not much to see about a mile and a half in. After a while, it starts to feel like you're walking beside a repetitive forest background ripped right from a Hanna-Barbera cartoon. And at the same time, it offers a small taste of the highs and lows that make the even greater 2,200 mile journey to Maine worthwhile. This section (in my opinion) perfectly encapsulates the AT experience from the wide sweeping views of Max Patch, to the monotonous trek through green tunnel, to the sweet relief of town at the end. I typically write a trail journal to go along with the video, but there were way more mishaps the camera didn't capture. Trust me, if I tried to describe it all the journal would be a total downer. So, I decided to forego the trail journal, and focus on the best parts of the trip instead. Want to support this channel? Here’s how: -Sign up for my quarterly newsletter: https://seagrasstosassafras.com/newsletter -Check out some of my downloadable trip itineraries: https://seagrasstosassafras.com/support -Or buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/seagrass Music featured in this video: "Acoustic/Folk Instrumental" by David Hyde (https://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic), "Warmer" by Andy G. Cohen, "Velvet Lady" by Nicholas Orlando's Orchestra, "Hello Sunshine (Cat Hoch)" by Complete Tracks, "Unusual" by All Good Folks, "Running Fields" by Sky Toes, "Carry" by Luke Beling, "Prairie Tone" by Yeti Music, "Losing Side" by Pat Hull, and "Float Easy" by Hemlock. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/running-fields https://uppbeat.io/t/complete-tracks/hello-sunshine-cat-hoch https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/unusual https://uppbeat.io/t/luke-beling/carry https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/prairie-tone https://uppbeat.io/t/pat-hull/losing-side

Until recently, I completely overlooked Keowee-Toxaway State Park. So, this year (2023) I decided to take a trip up there and check out a few of the trails. Who knew such an amazing place to camp and explore was right under my nose?! I hope you enjoy this short trip video. I also hope you check out the trail journal over on my blog. You'll find more stories and pictures from our visit to Lake Keowee at: seagrasstosassafras.com/post/keowee-toxaway Music featured in this video: "Brand New Day" by Sky Toes, "Old Friend" by The Lakes, "Gently" by Sky Gienger, and "Anywhere You Want To Go" by Justin Lee. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/brand-new-day https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/old-friend https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-gienger/gently https://uppbeat.io/t/justin-lee/anywhere-you-want-to-go

Spring has been SO busy on the homestead. As a result, I've had little time for backpacking. So, when I finally did get some free time, I decided to give this trip I was looking forward to a shot. Although parts would be challenging, I felt up to the task. But sometimes months of meticulous research and careful planning aren’t enough. Sometimes a back-up plan isn’t enough either... Please check out the trail journal where I share even more pictures and stories from this misadventure as well as some takeaways from the experience: https://seagrasstosassafras.com/post/pisgah-loop-fail Want to support this channel and what I do? Here’s how: -Sign up for my newsletter: https://seagrasstosassafras.com/newsletter -Check out some of my downloadable trip itineraries: https://seagrasstosassafras.com/support -Or buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/seagrass Music featured in this video: "Spirit Rising" by David Bullard, "Turnpike" by Hemlock, “Folk Travel Vlog” by Alex Productions, "Night Without Sleep" by David Mumford, "A Beautiful Day" by All Good Folks, and "Tide Pool" by The Lakes https://uppbeat.io/t/david-bullard/spirit-rising https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/turnpike https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/a-beautiful-day https://uppbeat.io/t/the-lakes/tide-pool