I had a similar experience with ATVs in that area, at the time I was told they were hunting snakes but my husband thinks it’s more likely they were hunting raccoons. Congratulations on completing the trail! You have done a fabulous job of sharing Kentucky and the Sheltowee Trace.
Thanks so much for sharing. My buds and I just did a 3 day kayak/camp on the Cumberland River ending at the falls this past weekend. Was a great time and you captured the scenery perfectly!
Are you familiar with John Muir's biography? Born in Scotland, emigrated with his family to Wisconsin, and (from Wikipedia) "[i]n September 1867, Muir undertook a walk of about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from Kentucky to Florida, which he recounted in his book A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf. He had no specific route chosen, except to go by the 'wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find.'" The John Muir Trail that you encountered. must be part of that journey to Cedar Key Florida from whence he left for Cuba and California (via Panama). I gather you live in Florida. Have you visited Cedar Key Museum State Park and the area Muir stayed for several months in 1867?
I am roughly familiar! And knew he spent time in Kentucky, just thought it was funny to see another JMT out there! Makes me wonder how many trails share the same names. My uncle lives in Cedar Key so I have been to the museum, it's just been many many years.
Dude Kentucky looked pretty sweet! You got my wheels turning for sure! Is the trail pretty well blazed and fairly easy to navigate?? Thanks for sharing another awesome adventure Jupiter!
The trail is very well marked! The roads maybe not as much, but there isn't enough roadwalk across the entire thing to really worry just as well the maps, guides, and apps do their job phenomenally.
I’ve really enjoyed watching these. Crazy to think that this is practically in my back yard. I grew up hiking and camping in the red river gorge, but didn’t learn about Sheltowee until this year.
Nice series of videos. They took me back to my 2014 Nobo thru of the Sheltowee. Mine was a bit earlier in spring, I think, than yours (it snowed on me on my final day to the N terminus on April 15) and it took me about twice as long as you, but I wasn't in any hurry. I did the Trace to retain my hiking legs for a fall AZT hike that year. Some of the other shorter trails in the east that also served as preparation for longer hikes include the Allegheny Trail (from the PA-MD border down to the AT near Pearisburg VA); the PA Mid State Trail (PA-MD border north to the PA-NY border), The Tuscarora Trail (runs parallel to the AT to the west from near Duncannon PA to near Front Royal VA where I returned nobo via the AT), the Long Trail in VT, and the Colorado Trail.
Congrats on completing the thru! Love watching your videos! I find them very encouraging, real, and educational. I am going to do an weekend trip on the ST this September I cant wait.
Awesome! Thanks Jupiter for sharing this adventure. I wasn't as familiar with this trail. Can't wait to see what you have planned for your next hike. Happy Trails Dude! 🤙
Loved the video ❤️ I live about a hour for RRG, my family and I frequent there a lot and love the area. My husband and I are hoping to thru hike the Sheltowee sometime soon and hopefully on the bigger trails after that.
Thanks for sharing! I had never even heard of the Sheltowee Trace Trail before this. Amazing. You mentioned doing a 300 mile hike before a thru-hike - My suggestion would be the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland (but it's just 200 miles).
That is on my list! I actually tried to do it in 2017 but some personal stuff got in the way and never made it that far. I would love to go to Newfoundland given how much I enjoyed Quebec and New Brunswick, just a skip and a hop away
Do you always try to "hide" from the trail, or do you simply give a 100+ft courtesy distance when camping? Sounds sketchy, but there is no way to know for sure what their motive was.
Good question I would say in less known areas like this or in places I'm not familiar with I may be hiding for my own safety, but on the Appalachian Trail for instance I go off trail as a courtesy. Both to those early risers in the morning, and so I'm personally not woken up. Kind of a visual leave no trace. Few reasons beyond these as well for camping off trail, animals use the trail just like us so sleeping away from it reduces chances of having unwanted encounters.
Awesome videos. I’ve been looking to hike this trail as I’ve spent a dozen or more years rock climbing at “The Red “. A couple of quick questions: what were the dates of your hike? I’ve been camp down there in March and early April with no bugs. Also what did you do for water purification?
Around 5:15 where you were saying that it looks like the scenery of a Jurrasic Park movie, I was thinking the same thing! Or some of the scenes from Kong Skull island. It had a good vibe to it. A hunted-down-by-monsters-in-inhospitable-land vibe, but somehow still a good one.
We are planning to do this with our two twelve year old boys and our 14 year old boy who's an avid scout. What did you do for resupply? How far apart are they?
This has inspired me to do a STT hike one of these days! Jupiter, I have a question for you. How much storage do you take with you on the trail? Like how much footage do you actually shoot for a 20 minute video like this? I image you must burn through storage at 1080p60.
That trail continues to be beautiful with all those rock walls and rivers, can't believe is not more popular. Are those rock ledges not good idea for cowboy camping?
Same! I can't believe more don't do the Sheltowee, but I'm sure that will change in years time. As for sleeping under the rock ledges, I would be worried about falling rocks. Maybe not something to be fearful of in reality but since I don't have the experience I cant help but think that. Though I will say having a fire under them would be a disaster since it would heat up the rock and that would certainly make chunks fall.
It definitely looks like there could be some great trad climbing in that area too. There could definitely be some great first ascents through there. We generally like Red River Gorge because it's well developed and a good amount of it has bolts drilled into the rock for sport climbing. Even for trad, a lot of us like to stick to developed areas for legality/access reasons and because trafficed routes tend to have less loose dirt and rock to deal with.
Good information! I don't know much of rock climbing other than "Damn that's a fine rock! I bet someone would love to climb it!" Kentucky has so much cool stuff it would be interesting to see more of the state take advantage of it's unique recreation opportunity.
Ya know I'm not sure what the song name is! I search for songs that I can use without infringing on copywrite laws, and after hours and hours of searching these were my favorites.
It was super easy!!!! The sheltowee has some wonderful remote sections but also does take you close to small little country stores here and there. If you're into some short distance hitch hiking of a few miles there are often roads to small towns too
Been wanting to check out this trail for a long time! Nice video, thanks! Also, two questions for you 1. no water purification? 2. How did you like the Altra Superiors? I've got a pair for trail running and like them - haven't tried them out for long distance hiking yet.
Hey, just thinking about it.. I was in Tennessee and Kentucky just before Christmas.. The Land Between the Lakes.. did this trail pass through that area?
250 years ago a lot of scalps lost in that neighborhood. The Native Americans were not happy. One can imagine the perils of exploring back then. “I ‘ve never been lost but I have been confused for a few weeks at a time.” Daniel Boone
These were Altra Superiors, they are ok but think I'll continue looking for that perfect shoe. Not wide enough for my flat feet! As for socks I either wear cheap walmart nylon dress socks or injinji
@@JupiterHikes ok that great to know because i am looking to try new shoes and good socks for next hike trip, my last hike i wore those North Face Men's Mountain Shoes and very thin mens black sheer socks, they're very see-through , i was told to wear dress socks , they work better but the shoes i didn't really like, which is why i asked cuz' i was curious, they look good
Not sure exactly where but definitely a frequent for ATVs! Just wondering what they were up to so late, and so glad they didn't stumble onto me in the process.
Definitely your best video of this trip! Music was spot on and video was phenomenal! Seems the only problem was the lack of right of way trails, you had several encouters with people who seem aganist people hiking. I think if the park could clear up the right of way issues and unleashed dogs it would be awesome to hike alone on! Again thanks for sharing another one of your adventures!!!
Thank you Rick!!!! A marathon 24 hour straight editing to finish this video so I'm glad you enjoy!!!! And I totally agree about right of way, unfortunately some people just don't care. We have problems here in florida with this, horses, and mountain bikers using hiking only trails. In KY it was a little more extreme with the dirt bikes and ATVs but I figure some areas will just get trashed to oblivion in the end, and people will learn from their mistake in time. It seems the consciousness behind protecting these wild spaces is growing, so that makes me happy. Sharing the downsides, as well as other places where these things are ok. Some cool trails here I would love to hike, but know they are mountain bike only so I avoid them for example. Visa versa sharing alternative trails locals may not know about that they can ride.
U should do a Horror movie about that experience... Where they r chasing u... Calling into the night "Jupiiitteerrr.... We seeee uuuuu"... Modern day "The Hunted"... With clothes of course.... Think about it
Too real!!! When I did the Florida Trail I had people hunting me down, in a friendly way. But I was averaging 40 and was generally too stressed or tired and it became a bit of something I didn't desire. Later to find someone calling me names online because I hadn't responded to a message asking where I was to accept their trail magic
@@JupiterHikes some folks don't understand the solitude that others seek on the trail. I can imagine 40 miles a day would be stressful and nobody wants to be chased by a stranger. That's moving! Did I hear that you hold the trail time there?
Thank you for stopping to smell the flowers 💐 I am a hiker who loves to take pics of all the flowers and critters along the trail 💖
I had a similar experience with ATVs in that area, at the time I was told they were hunting snakes but my husband thinks it’s more likely they were hunting raccoons.
Congratulations on completing the trail! You have done a fabulous job of sharing Kentucky and the Sheltowee Trace.
It's awesome Jupiter..
Keep doing it and give us more of such journeys.. 🚶♂️👌
MAN, hot damn, how sweet it musta been. Great ass hike, video, and inspiration. Thanks for sharing. And KY so gorgeous--you are right! Stunning.
That is definitely some unique geology. Beautiful trail, thanks for sharing it with us!
Really enjoyed seeing you having such a good time. Thanks for your efforts!
Thanks so much for sharing. My buds and I just did a 3 day kayak/camp on the Cumberland River ending at the falls this past weekend. Was a great time and you captured the scenery perfectly!
Awesome! Good job...Thanks for taking us along!!
Are you familiar with John Muir's biography? Born in Scotland, emigrated with his family to Wisconsin, and (from Wikipedia) "[i]n September 1867, Muir undertook a walk of about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from Kentucky to Florida, which he recounted in his book A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf. He had no specific route chosen, except to go by the 'wildest, leafiest, and least trodden way I could find.'"
The John Muir Trail that you encountered. must be part of that journey to Cedar Key Florida from whence he left for Cuba and California (via Panama). I gather you live in Florida. Have you visited Cedar Key Museum State Park and the area Muir stayed for several months in 1867?
I am roughly familiar! And knew he spent time in Kentucky, just thought it was funny to see another JMT out there! Makes me wonder how many trails share the same names. My uncle lives in Cedar Key so I have been to the museum, it's just been many many years.
Now because of you, Kentucky is on my list! Love from Baltimore
So sick! Love it all man. Thanks for the journey. Happy trails Jupiter
Dude Kentucky looked pretty sweet! You got my wheels turning for sure! Is the trail pretty well blazed and fairly easy to navigate?? Thanks for sharing another awesome adventure Jupiter!
The trail is very well marked! The roads maybe not as much, but there isn't enough roadwalk across the entire thing to really worry just as well the maps, guides, and apps do their job phenomenally.
JupiterHikes appreciate it brotha 🤙
really enjoyed watching this series!
You like the me Rogers of hiking and I love it, your videos always make me happy and relaxed! Keep up the great work and keep sending awesome shit!!!
I’ve really enjoyed watching these. Crazy to think that this is practically in my back yard. I grew up hiking and camping in the red river gorge, but didn’t learn about Sheltowee until this year.
Nice series of videos. They took me back to my 2014 Nobo thru of the Sheltowee. Mine was a bit earlier in spring, I think, than yours (it snowed on me on my final day to the N terminus on April 15) and it took me about twice as long as you, but I wasn't in any hurry. I did the Trace to retain my hiking legs for a fall AZT hike that year. Some of the other shorter trails in the east that also served as preparation for longer hikes include the Allegheny Trail (from the PA-MD border down to the AT near Pearisburg VA); the PA Mid State Trail (PA-MD border north to the PA-NY border), The Tuscarora Trail (runs parallel to the AT to the west from near Duncannon PA to near Front Royal VA where I returned nobo via the AT), the Long Trail in VT, and the Colorado Trail.
Congrats on completing the thru! Love watching your videos! I find them very encouraging, real, and educational. I am going to do an weekend trip on the ST this September I cant wait.
Thank you Tonya! I hope you enjoy the ST section! Which area are you going to?
@@JupiterHikes thanks. We're going to red river gorge...yahoo falls! Im so excited!
Great video. Thank you for taking us along on your adventures
Awesome! Thanks Jupiter for sharing this adventure. I wasn't as familiar with this trail. Can't wait to see what you have planned for your next hike. Happy Trails Dude! 🤙
Loved the video ❤️ I live about a hour for RRG, my family and I frequent there a lot and love the area. My husband and I are hoping to thru hike the Sheltowee sometime soon and hopefully on the bigger trails after that.
Good job bro! All those rock formation look amazing, congratulations!
Do you mind sharing where you were when you encountered the ATVs at night? I would like to avoid camping in that area.
Congratulations on your thru! I’ve just started section hiking it and I recognized a few places.
Great series, I really enjoyed it! Sheltowee Trace southern part is in my backyard so to speak.
Great hike ! thanks for sharing
Great work Jup!
You was in Big Foot country! :) Glad you enjoy the best part (my opinion) of the Sheltowee is south of the I-75
Clearly a choice stealth site! Well done on staying safe there. Great hike! Great footage! Congrats!
thanks so much for everything Jupiter. very nice trail. loved seeing the tortoise.
Thanks for sharing! I had never even heard of the Sheltowee Trace Trail before this. Amazing. You mentioned doing a 300 mile hike before a thru-hike - My suggestion would be the East Coast Trail in Newfoundland (but it's just 200 miles).
That is on my list! I actually tried to do it in 2017 but some personal stuff got in the way and never made it that far. I would love to go to Newfoundland given how much I enjoyed Quebec and New Brunswick, just a skip and a hop away
Cool trail, thanks!
Thanks for sharing Jupiter. I'm definitely adding this trail to my list. How many days would you think would work for an average pace?
What camera do you have the best luck with on the trail? I am trying to find me one to carry with me backpacking.
When I watch your videos I always think of the video of your first hike where you said your backpack weighed approx. 70 lbs. A little different now.
Small changes over a long time! All I knew back then is that something wasn't right.
What is the song that starts at around 11 minutes 16 seconds into the video? Right before he reaches the Cumberland Falls overlook.
Do you always try to "hide" from the trail, or do you simply give a 100+ft courtesy distance when camping?
Sounds sketchy, but there is no way to know for sure what their motive was.
Good question I would say in less known areas like this or in places I'm not familiar with I may be hiding for my own safety, but on the Appalachian Trail for instance I go off trail as a courtesy. Both to those early risers in the morning, and so I'm personally not woken up. Kind of a visual leave no trace. Few reasons beyond these as well for camping off trail, animals use the trail just like us so sleeping away from it reduces chances of having unwanted encounters.
Amazing trail, so different to the west coast type of trai! 😊😊👍👍🏞️🏞️
Awesome videos. I’ve been looking to hike this trail as I’ve spent a dozen or more years rock climbing at “The Red “. A couple of quick questions: what were the dates of your hike? I’ve been camp down there in March and early April with no bugs. Also what did you do for water purification?
Around 5:15 where you were saying that it looks like the scenery of a Jurrasic Park movie, I was thinking the same thing! Or some of the scenes from Kong Skull island. It had a good vibe to it. A hunted-down-by-monsters-in-inhospitable-land vibe, but somehow still a good one.
If you were camping near the yamacraw or yahoo falls there is a ATV road that shares the trail
We are planning to do this with our two twelve year old boys and our 14 year old boy who's an avid scout. What did you do for resupply? How far apart are they?
Fucking sweet! I've only hiked in the RRG a couple of days. I definitely want to hike the ST.
This has inspired me to do a STT hike one of these days!
Jupiter, I have a question for you. How much storage do you take with you on the trail? Like how much footage do you actually shoot for a 20 minute video like this?
I image you must burn through storage at 1080p60.
What are you doing at midnight in the woods lol? Always ask yourself that before assuming the worst in others. They may be doing the same.
When my cuz ask me to go hiking my thoughts were walking around a small trail, really. Now I gotta to man up on them hills,lol.
That trail continues to be beautiful with all those rock walls and rivers, can't believe is not more popular. Are those rock ledges not good idea for cowboy camping?
Same! I can't believe more don't do the Sheltowee, but I'm sure that will change in years time. As for sleeping under the rock ledges, I would be worried about falling rocks. Maybe not something to be fearful of in reality but since I don't have the experience I cant help but think that. Though I will say having a fire under them would be a disaster since it would heat up the rock and that would certainly make chunks fall.
It definitely looks like there could be some great trad climbing in that area too. There could definitely be some great first ascents through there.
We generally like Red River Gorge because it's well developed and a good amount of it has bolts drilled into the rock for sport climbing. Even for trad, a lot of us like to stick to developed areas for legality/access reasons and because trafficed routes tend to have less loose dirt and rock to deal with.
Good information! I don't know much of rock climbing other than "Damn that's a fine rock! I bet someone would love to climb it!" Kentucky has so much cool stuff it would be interesting to see more of the state take advantage of it's unique recreation opportunity.
Love the content Jupiter. It makes me happy to see you out there doing what you love. What was the name of the song in the video?
Ya know I'm not sure what the song name is! I search for songs that I can use without infringing on copywrite laws, and after hours and hours of searching these were my favorites.
Great content.
Great video series! How was resupplying on the trail?
It was super easy!!!! The sheltowee has some wonderful remote sections but also does take you close to small little country stores here and there. If you're into some short distance hitch hiking of a few miles there are often roads to small towns too
Been wanting to check out this trail for a long time! Nice video, thanks! Also, two questions for you 1. no water purification? 2. How did you like the Altra Superiors? I've got a pair for trail running and like them - haven't tried them out for long distance hiking yet.
Also wondering about the H2O.
Hey, just thinking about it.. I was in Tennessee and Kentucky just before Christmas.. The Land Between the Lakes.. did this trail pass through that area?
This trail does not! However there is a 60~ mile trail in the land between the lakes my friend keeps telling me about. It looks really cool!
@@JupiterHikes the area is gorgeous. I got some great photos out there.
aiden mcneil LBL is far western KY, the ST is far eastern. Opposite ends of the state.
1:31 my first thought was burrying a body 😂😂
Damn, the views!
250 years ago a lot of scalps lost in that neighborhood. The Native Americans were not happy. One can imagine the perils of exploring back then. “I ‘ve never been lost but I have been confused for a few weeks at a time.” Daniel Boone
How do u get new shoes when they wear out?
what type of shoes ? and what type of socks do you usually hike with ?
These were Altra Superiors, they are ok but think I'll continue looking for that perfect shoe. Not wide enough for my flat feet! As for socks I either wear cheap walmart nylon dress socks or injinji
@@JupiterHikes ok that great to know because i am looking to try new shoes and good socks for next hike trip, my last hike i wore those North Face Men's Mountain Shoes and very thin mens black sheer socks, they're very see-through , i was told to wear dress socks , they work better but the shoes i didn't really like, which is why i asked cuz' i was curious, they look good
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Cool 😎
That area is a frequent atv area. That is sinking creek area?
Not sure exactly where but definitely a frequent for ATVs! Just wondering what they were up to so late, and so glad they didn't stumble onto me in the process.
@@JupiterHikes CONGRATULATIONS. Bring back memories, love your videos
What do you listen to while you hike?
Podcasts, my favorite one is "stuff you should know" they have thousands of episodes I'm quickly working my way through.
Definitely your best video of this trip! Music was spot on and video was phenomenal! Seems the only problem was the lack of right of way trails, you had several encouters with people who seem aganist people hiking. I think if the park could clear up the right of way issues and unleashed dogs it would be awesome to hike alone on! Again thanks for sharing another one of your adventures!!!
Thank you Rick!!!! A marathon 24 hour straight editing to finish this video so I'm glad you enjoy!!!! And I totally agree about right of way, unfortunately some people just don't care. We have problems here in florida with this, horses, and mountain bikers using hiking only trails. In KY it was a little more extreme with the dirt bikes and ATVs but I figure some areas will just get trashed to oblivion in the end, and people will learn from their mistake in time. It seems the consciousness behind protecting these wild spaces is growing, so that makes me happy. Sharing the downsides, as well as other places where these things are ok. Some cool trails here I would love to hike, but know they are mountain bike only so I avoid them for example. Visa versa sharing alternative trails locals may not know about that they can ride.
Cool account!
U should do a Horror movie about that experience... Where they r chasing u... Calling into the night "Jupiiitteerrr.... We seeee uuuuu"... Modern day "The Hunted"... With clothes of course.... Think about it
70? Damnnnnn..
I thought I was a noob at 50 lol
Stud!
Maybe they were fans? 😎
Too real!!! When I did the Florida Trail I had people hunting me down, in a friendly way. But I was averaging 40 and was generally too stressed or tired and it became a bit of something I didn't desire. Later to find someone calling me names online because I hadn't responded to a message asking where I was to accept their trail magic
@@JupiterHikes some folks don't understand the solitude that others seek on the trail. I can imagine 40 miles a day would be stressful and nobody wants to be chased by a stranger. That's moving! Did I hear that you hold the trail time there?
9:14 Watch your step buddy :D
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Always carry bear spray two cans for bears , and humans, cats . Etc. it’s a matter of life and death for real.