Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing this part of the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina (ET&WNC), AKA “Tweetsie,”railroad right-of-way. I’m planning to model scenes from its route, and it’s really helpful to see clear images of the scenery - the Doe River, trees, rocks, etc. My great-grandma Johnson and her family went to that church, Bowling Chapel. It has an interesting history - look it up some time.
The remoteness of the area reminds me of the New River Rail Trail that starts in Galax or Fries (pronounced “freeze”) and goes to Pulaski in Virginia. No vehicles allowed on this 57 mile pea gravel flat trail. There are many trestles to cross with the Ivanhoe trestle the longest (I believe) at almost 700 feet. Most of the time it feels like you are 5 miles past nowhere. Thanks for another great video!
Thanks! I really enjoy using it. I’ve already gotten to where it’s now my primary camera. I still use the iPhone for a lot of the ground-level, stationary shots. And I use a GoPro for some of the pass-by shots…but the 360 has become my bread-and-butter when it comes to actual bike footage.
The cut you road, is part of the old Tweetsee Railroad. It ran from Boone NC, to Johnon City, TN. It stopped running in 1950. And was later turned into a rails to trails. It will actually pick back up in Elizabethton, TN, and you can ride to Johnson City. God has graced us to live in Roan Mtn. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you had lunch at Highlanders BBQ, or Smokey Mtn Pizza for wood fired pizzia,
Some of those areas remind me of the West Virginia rail trails. We actually did run across very fresh bear scat. Also had a bobcat jumped right in front of it. So it can’t happen, but they’re normally more worried about you than you are about them. unless they’re hungry, lol. Then they might say, it looks like he had a bagel earlier today. Let’s try it. Lol good job Scott.
Spoiler alert: Last weekend on a trail near Brevard, NC, I actually ran up on a large black bear. Scared the living daylights out of me. But fortunately I scared the bear as well, as he/she went bounding off in the opposite direction. 😳
If you have a $5 head, wear a $5 helmet... I'll never forget that Shoei ad back in the 70's... we're moving to eastern TN in a couple of years so I'll have to check this out... thanks, and be safe(er)!
We are spending a week in NE TN in October looking at buying in Kingsport, Johnson City, or Bristol areas. Looks like we could have a Meat Up with some other 2kk folks there!
That was my favorite part. And there’s actually two of those passageways. One is shorter, and one is longer and more dramatic. It’s one of the more unique places that I’ve been to ride my bike.
@@joyfultrails Would you believe a narrow-gauge train ran through those cuts several times a day from the 1880's to 1950? If you had been able to keep going (trestle is out across the Doe) you would have ended up in a beautiful stretch called the Doe River Gorge. You can still access from the next town to the north, Hampton. It is a Christian children's summer camp these days, but you can get the camp's permission to walk the old rail line back through the gorge for a couple of miles.
This is a beautiful video! I live off this road. It is definitely bear country. I've wondered why there are so many people (Non-Locals) biking/hiking and now I know it is listed as a trail.
@@tonijohnson6335 They all have their attributes, but we wound up in JC. If you'd rather a small town Elizabethton might be a good choice. We're closer to the day to day shopping there than within JC. There are others of course. I checked every web site I could related to various topics in the course of filtering down the locations. Weatherspark is a very good one for climate for example. Where are you coming from?
Your drone is so behaved; could you share its model and maker? We’re enjoying ALL your videos. We peddled the GAP and C & O last year using Amtrak for shuttle back. Looking forward to more of your trips, Thanks Ken Pickren
Thanks! Actually, it's not a drone...it's an Insta360 x3 on a 9 and a half ft. tall "selfie stick" that disappears when the footage is edited. Just google insta360 cameras and you can get more info on them. I look forward to being to do some of the longer, more famous trails once I shed my full-time job. Until then, travel is going to be somewhat limited. Thanks for watching!
I love your take on trails, towns, and video quality. Don't understand why you don't have 1000's of subscribers. I know there are a ton of videos on the New River State Park trail in SW Virginia, but you need to do that trail. Don't know how we could hook up, but I have a house in Fancy Gap, Va and would be happy to host you for several days to get all 57 miles of the New River Trail this fall or next spring.
57 miles...wow! I'm planning to retire from my day job in 4 years and at that time I'll have a lot more flexibility. That trail is on my list! Thanks for watching and for the kind words. I've only been really focusing consistently on building the channel since late January. But I'm having fun and plan to keep it going.
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Very enjoyable video as always, but what a place to run head on onto a car? Don't tell me cars are allowed there. Well, it could have been much worse, a bear instead of a car.
@@joyfultrails 2 lanes? What if he had come across another car, no way two cars could fit thru there, that is ridiculous. Cars should not be allowed there. Period.
@@pedrofernandez8729 Yeah. I saw two pickup trucks ease by one another while I was there...but not in that rocky passage. I'm like you...I don't see how 2 cars could get thru that.
Just found your channel... nice! FYI... you're probably losing 2mph with that ill-maintained drivetrain... do yourself a favor and take it in for an overhaul...
I don’t even know what you’re talking about. 😂 For me, it’s all about exploring and just enjoying the journey. And, of course, videotaping. I have really enjoyed this bike. It’s taken me to about 60 trails so far. 😬
I live by Roan mountain. I have seen a lot of youtube videos, but yours takes the cake. From your cheezie comments, to making absoluty no sense! What is wrong this the name of the old rail bed? No big town, who cares?
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing this part of the East Tennessee & Western North Carolina (ET&WNC), AKA “Tweetsie,”railroad right-of-way. I’m planning to model scenes from its route, and it’s really helpful to see clear images of the scenery - the Doe River, trees, rocks, etc.
My great-grandma Johnson and her family went to that church, Bowling Chapel. It has an interesting history - look it up some time.
First time viewer! Enjoyed it! This looked like a very enjoyable and beautiful place. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! And welcome… 🙂
LUBE THAT CHAIN ALREADY 👍
The remoteness of the area reminds me of the New River Rail Trail that starts in Galax or Fries (pronounced “freeze”) and goes to Pulaski in Virginia. No vehicles allowed on this 57 mile pea gravel flat trail. There are many trestles to cross with the Ivanhoe trestle the longest (I believe) at almost 700 feet. Most of the time it feels like you are 5 miles past nowhere. Thanks for another great video!
Thank you. That one is on my list! I’ll get to it one day…
4:40 it’s better to have bear spray and not need it, than need bear spray it and not have it.
I’ve carried bear spray for over 10 years in my second water bottle cage. Ever heard of loose dogs even on rural trails?
I run that road every week. There is a side road up the mtn to the AT. Great road.
Another awesome video with a great choice of music. 👍
Thanks!
Thanks for sharing this great place with us
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s off the beaten path…but a real gem.
Highways and hedges, masterpiece of a song
👍 It's by Jake Schlegel and it's on an album titled Strangebirds. 🙂
Thanks. Nice review .
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it.
Nice video! I liked the music.
Thanks! Glad you liked it.
Another great video. You’re becoming a master at the 360 camera!
Thanks! I really enjoy using it. I’ve already gotten to where it’s now my primary camera. I still use the iPhone for a lot of the ground-level, stationary shots. And I use a GoPro for some of the pass-by shots…but the 360 has become my bread-and-butter when it comes to actual bike footage.
The cut you road, is part of the old Tweetsee Railroad. It ran from Boone NC, to Johnon City, TN. It stopped running in 1950. And was later turned into a rails to trails. It will actually pick back up in Elizabethton, TN, and you can ride to Johnson City. God has graced us to live in Roan Mtn. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you had lunch at Highlanders BBQ, or Smokey Mtn Pizza for wood fired pizzia,
Wow…I did not know that. Thanks for the info. It is a BEAUTIFUL area!
We are spending a week in NE TN in October looking at buying in Kingsport, Johnson City, or Bristol!
Some of those areas remind me of the West Virginia rail trails. We actually did run across very fresh bear scat. Also had a bobcat jumped right in front of it. So it can’t happen, but they’re normally more worried about you than you are about them. unless they’re hungry, lol. Then they might say, it looks like he had a bagel earlier today. Let’s try it. Lol good job Scott.
Spoiler alert: Last weekend on a trail near Brevard, NC, I actually ran up on a large black bear. Scared the living daylights out of me. But fortunately I scared the bear as well, as he/she went bounding off in the opposite direction. 😳
@@joyfultrails Yep. Typically they’re going to take off.
If you have a $5 head, wear a $5 helmet... I'll never forget that Shoei ad back in the 70's... we're moving to eastern TN in a couple of years so I'll have to check this out... thanks, and be safe(er)!
@@outbackwack368 I fully support your right to wear whatever you choose! It’s none of my business.
We are spending a week in NE TN in October looking at buying in Kingsport, Johnson City, or Bristol areas. Looks like we could have a Meat Up with some other 2kk folks there!
Air horn came in quite handy. I hate when All Trails tells you something is a trail, but it’s basically a road walk.
Yeah. A little misleading. But overall, I’m glad I went. It was different!
that looks like a fantastic route to bike
It really is beautiful, especially on a sunny day.
That Narrow Rocky Mountain Passage was very Interesting 🚴♂️😎
That was my favorite part. And there’s actually two of those passageways. One is shorter, and one is longer and more dramatic. It’s one of the more unique places that I’ve been to ride my bike.
@@joyfultrails Would you believe a narrow-gauge train ran through those cuts several times a day from the 1880's to 1950? If you had been able to keep going (trestle is out across the Doe) you would have ended up in a beautiful stretch called the Doe River Gorge. You can still access from the next town to the north, Hampton. It is a Christian children's summer camp these days, but you can get the camp's permission to walk the old rail line back through the gorge for a couple of miles.
What's the total milage for riding a good route in this area to see all the nice views? Great Video! Thanks for sharing!
Here is all the info that you need! I think it's only a total of 7 miles out-and-back. www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/old-railroad-grade-road
This is a beautiful video! I live off this road. It is definitely bear country. I've wondered why there are so many people (Non-Locals) biking/hiking and now I know it is listed as a trail.
It’s a beautiful area! Glad I didn’t run into a bear though… 😬
very creative film production my friend! Love your video! but that continental breakfast is not healthy at all 😆
😂😂😂 Thanks!
I live fairly close to Roan Mountain. Nice place.
We are spending a week there in NE TN in October! Looking to relocate to Kingsport, Johnson City, Bristol areas next year!
@@tonijohnson6335 They all have their attributes, but we wound up in JC. If you'd rather a small town Elizabethton might be a good choice. We're closer to the day to day shopping there than within JC. There are others of course. I checked every web site I could related to various topics in the course of filtering down the locations. Weatherspark is a very good one for climate for example.
Where are you coming from?
Your drone is so behaved; could you share its model and maker?
We’re enjoying ALL your videos. We peddled the GAP and C & O last year using Amtrak for shuttle back. Looking forward to more of your trips, Thanks
Ken Pickren
Thanks! Actually, it's not a drone...it's an Insta360 x3 on a 9 and a half ft. tall "selfie stick" that disappears when the footage is edited. Just google insta360 cameras and you can get more info on them. I look forward to being to do some of the longer, more famous trails once I shed my full-time job. Until then, travel is going to be somewhat limited. Thanks for watching!
I love your take on trails, towns, and video quality. Don't understand why you don't have 1000's of subscribers. I know there are a ton of videos on the New River State Park trail in SW Virginia, but you need to do that trail. Don't know how we could hook up, but I have a house in Fancy Gap, Va and would be happy to host you for several days to get all 57 miles of the New River Trail this fall or next spring.
57 miles...wow! I'm planning to retire from my day job in 4 years and at that time I'll have a lot more flexibility. That trail is on my list! Thanks for watching and for the kind words. I've only been really focusing consistently on building the channel since late January. But I'm having fun and plan to keep it going.
What is the band playing that song out on the highway????? So good! Reminds me of the band Lord Huron.
It's by Jake Schlegel and it's on an album titled Strangebirds
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"All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made."
John 1:3!
JESUS IS RETURNING SOON!
HALLELUJAH!❤️✝️❤️
So much fisheye footage it will cause you to go cross eyed trying to watch it 😞
There's a disclaimer in tiny print at the end of the video stating that if you do go cross-eyed, I cannot be held legally responsible. 😂
Enjoying your videos! We hiked Grassy on the AT up on Roan a few months ago. If you do any hiking. Check out Linville.
Cool! Thanks for watching.
The front phone frame bag where you put the dog horn. What is the name/brand and where did you get it? Love your videos. THX
It’s made by Blackburn and I think I got it at Walmart for $10 or $15.
Great video again. What was the name of the song playing at the church scene?
Thanks! That was "Come Thou Fount (of Every Blessing)" by a group called Salt of the Sound.
Very enjoyable video as always, but what a place to run head on onto a car? Don't tell me cars are allowed there. Well, it could have been much worse, a bear instead of a car.
It's a 2-lane road that's only wide enough for 1 lane! A unique situation, for sure. But a beautiful place to ride. Thanks for watching!
@@joyfultrails 2 lanes? What if he had come across another car, no way two cars could fit thru there, that is ridiculous. Cars should not be allowed there. Period.
@@pedrofernandez8729 Yeah. I saw two pickup trucks ease by one another while I was there...but not in that rocky passage. I'm like you...I don't see how 2 cars could get thru that.
The New River Trail is great. I rode it a couple of years ago.
That one is on my someday list...
When were you there and how did you find it?
I was there in August of 2023 (I don't remember the actual date), and I found out about it from the AllTrails phone app & website.
Thanks
Just found your channel... nice! FYI... you're probably losing 2mph with that ill-maintained drivetrain... do yourself a favor and take it in for an overhaul...
I don’t even know what you’re talking about. 😂 For me, it’s all about exploring and just enjoying the journey. And, of course, videotaping. I have really enjoyed this bike. It’s taken me to about 60 trails so far. 😬
Being an extra tube and for the love of all things good…. Learn how to repair a flat tire!!! 😂😂😂
Well… So far my flat tire video is getting a ton of views and comments… So it was worth it 😂
I live by Roan mountain. I have seen a lot of youtube videos, but yours takes the cake. From your cheezie comments, to making absoluty no sense! What is wrong this the name of the old rail bed? No big town, who cares?
Cheesy comments are my specialty! LOL