Just wanted to say thank you! You're video helped me plan my trip there this past weekend ... it's a beautiful area with fantastic hiking! Happy trails :)
One of my favorite places. Here is seen excellent examples of exfoliation, a type of rock weathering. Enjoyed your coverage of this grand place. Thanks Layne!
Great video Layne thanks for sharing. I’m headed out there for a quick hike in a few days and used your information to help plan my hike. I need to do an over or two out here in the cooler weather.
Thanks Jim, it's one of my favorites as well. Next visit I will have to check out the Black Jack Ridge Trail, it is the one hiking trail that I haven't done there yet.
Totally agree. I have a couple more of this style of trip this year. It's easy to get caught up in the hype of wanting to crush miles but there are many different ways to enjoy the outdoors, each with their own pros and cons. HYOH!
I must have just missed you - I camped the 31st and 1st and did the same loop you did except I stayed at the regular campground so I could easily stay on top of Stone Mountain to watch the sunset then hike down to my site. Wolf Rock was my favorite spot.
It’s so obnoxious when people play music on the trail. At least sometimes they have a shred of respect and turn it down when others are around, but some people just can’t be helped. This is a beautiful area. It’s too bad the backcountry sites aren’t a little close to the main feature, but it looks like you were pretty isolated, so maybe a silver lining. 16 miles in one day always feels awesome. You get to earn your dinner! The granite outcroppings and falls reminded me of Table Rock SP in SC.
Yes definitely pros and cons to the backpacker sites being away on their own. 16 miles with a day pack felt much better than 16 with a backpack. I haven't been to Table Rock SC yet but might be out there soon if all goes according to plan.
Big plans, I'm a dreamer. 3 trips filmed over the Winter here in NC&SC that are in production. Several more to come in the Southern Appalachians throughout the Spring. Hopefully back in the GYE late-Summer, the longer I can manage to spend there the better.
Will be heading here this year. Was just curious, it seems like you left your main pack at the campsite during day#2. Is this the norm there or did you drop it back off in your car?
Up to and including my next video have been filmed with a GoPro Hero 7 in 1080 HD. Starting after my next video they are with a GoPro Hero 9 in 4K - should be even more crystal clear than before.
Hey Barragin, I want to let it be known that I no longer use a GoPro. The Hero 9 has severe audio malfunctions that GoPro have been aware of since it released but they continue to sell faulty units to customers. The DJI Osmo Action does everything a GoPro does at half the price.
"Doesn't seem like a bad life, on a beautiful day like today."
Just wanted to say thank you! You're video helped me plan my trip there this past weekend ... it's a beautiful area with fantastic hiking! Happy trails :)
Awesome Rose! Glad you had a good trip and thanks for letting me know. Can’t beat a beautiful weekend hiking in the woods!
Great video. I hiked the loop trail today and had both the summit and Hutchinson Homestead to myself. I saw a total of 10 people the whole day.
Awesome that you got to enjoy this beautiful area without crowds!
One of my favorite places. Here is seen excellent examples of exfoliation, a type of rock weathering. Enjoyed your coverage of this grand place. Thanks Layne!
Stone Mountain is a great place. Unique and beautiful. Thanks for watching Jerry
Great video Layne thanks for sharing. I’m headed out there for a quick hike in a few days and used your information to help plan my hike. I need to do an over or two out here in the cooler weather.
Very cool Mary! Have a good time on your hike out there. It’s a beautiful area with a lot to see
Great job on your videos! Very informative! Thanks!!!
Thanks Nealie. Glad you find them informative
Stone Mountain is one of my favorite places to hike. Great video!
Thanks Jim, it's one of my favorites as well. Next visit I will have to check out the Black Jack Ridge Trail, it is the one hiking trail that I haven't done there yet.
Nice, you put the logging temp sensor to good work. Cool to see how extreme the highs and lows are.
Yes sir, it is cool to know that info. I also enjoy seeing how the temp fluctuates in between the highs and lows as it drops or rises.
@@LayneComfort Might have to pick one up. Neat gadget if nothing else.
Worth it in my book
Awesome video! I'm headed out to campsite C this weekend, if all goes as planned.
Very cool man! Hope you had a good visit to campsite C, it's been a while since I've gotten to make it out to Stone Mountain
Base Camp hiking can be super relaxing. Not having to setup camp every night and just lugging around essential gear cannot be beat.
Totally agree. I have a couple more of this style of trip this year. It's easy to get caught up in the hype of wanting to crush miles but there are many different ways to enjoy the outdoors, each with their own pros and cons. HYOH!
John muir rocks and his steel around so watch out!
Always expect the unexpected!
I must have just missed you - I camped the 31st and 1st and did the same loop you did except I stayed at the regular campground so I could easily stay on top of Stone Mountain to watch the sunset then hike down to my site. Wolf Rock was my favorite spot.
Smart move James! I bet the sunset was great up there. Wolf Rock was my favorite as well.
Now I know what you were telling me about the Summit! Popular area indeed lol. Nice work my man, the temp data is a good touch for sure
Thanks buddy. I do like the temp data, room for improvement on the presentation. I am open to suggestions from anyone
Great trip, looks like you had a great time.
Sure did Tim, it was a great time and a beautiful place
It’s so obnoxious when people play music on the trail. At least sometimes they have a shred of respect and turn it down when others are around, but some people just can’t be helped.
This is a beautiful area. It’s too bad the backcountry sites aren’t a little close to the main feature, but it looks like you were pretty isolated, so maybe a silver lining. 16 miles in one day always feels awesome. You get to earn your dinner! The granite outcroppings and falls reminded me of Table Rock SP in SC.
Yes definitely pros and cons to the backpacker sites being away on their own. 16 miles with a day pack felt much better than 16 with a backpack. I haven't been to Table Rock SC yet but might be out there soon if all goes according to plan.
The music comment was really funny
It’s a crazy world we live in Rudolpho!
I love this content fam
Thanks for watching!
Awesome man! I’m commenting before watching, I’ll check this out tonight after work.
It would be cool to know what your plans for 2021 are bro!?
Big plans, I'm a dreamer. 3 trips filmed over the Winter here in NC&SC that are in production. Several more to come in the Southern Appalachians throughout the Spring. Hopefully back in the GYE late-Summer, the longer I can manage to spend there the better.
where did you buy the camping tent good video
Thanks Hector. On this trip I used a Hammock & Tarp set up made by Simply Light Designs
Will be heading here this year. Was just curious, it seems like you left your main pack at the campsite during day#2. Is this the norm there or did you drop it back off in your car?
It is the norm for me there. There isn’t much traffic out to those backpack sites besides the few other backpackers who might be staying out there
Layne - your videos this past year or so are so crystal clear. Mind me asking what your camera set up is?
Up to and including my next video have been filmed with a GoPro Hero 7 in 1080 HD. Starting after my next video they are with a GoPro Hero 9 in 4K - should be even more crystal clear than before.
Hey Barragin, I want to let it be known that I no longer use a GoPro. The Hero 9 has severe audio malfunctions that GoPro have been aware of since it released but they continue to sell faulty units to customers. The DJI Osmo Action does everything a GoPro does at half the price.
Did you leave your hammock set up at the site while you hiked? Or pack it up while you were gone
I left it set up on this trip since I was at the same site both nights
is the map you used available at the State Park? Really enjoyed the video!
Thanks Tony! I downloaded this map from the State Park website
Always wanted to try those sites. Do the other backpacking sites appear to be as hammock friendly?
A & B are hammock friendly for sure, I haven’t walked up to D but I’d imagine it is as well.
How far were the campsites from the creek?
A & B are close, C (mine) is a little farther, D is the farthest
the whole setup a camera and walk down the trail camera shot got tired after the 15th one
Thanks for the feedback wop. What do you prefer instead?