It’s one of the coolest places I’ve been. Check out other places nearby. I have videos on my channel of Roaring Plains (neighbor to Dolly Sods), Spruce Knob and North Fork Mountain. They’re all so good I’m considering combining them into a 100 mile thru hike.
What a beautiful video loved the rock formations and the flowers loved the waterfall hope you guys enjoyed your waterfall bath looked cold to me. Sara and her friend looked like they were enjoying their rest on the rocks. How were the blueberries? Sorry you had rain again but so glad that you are getting more friends wanting to take these trips with you and Sara that's awesome Have a great evening and see you in the next video cant wait to see what you will be up to next
I've been going to Dolly sods since the 70s. It's still a wonderland, I love it there too. I hit a really wet spring trip and sank up to my hips on dobbins. I avoid that section unless it has been dry. Might see you up there one day. Hike on!
Dobbin is a pain sometimes but it’s a beautiful stretch of trail, I usually include it in my route but always on the last day lol. I’m actually heading back there this weekend, it will be the first time I’ve seen it in the fall.
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking My son is taking his girlfriend on her first camping trip and I suggested the upper stonecoal trail. She should be hooked after that.
I’m heading out shortly for a 3day hike. Any bear encounters on your trip? And while crossing the water, what do you use to keep your feet dry? Change shoes? Recommend gators? Wet feet ruined my Pictured Rocks hike last fall!
Never seen a bear in WV during my 7-8 trips out there. They do exist though. I don’t waste the weight to carry extra shoes. Trail runners are usually dry in 20-30 minutes I just walk through the water in my shoes. With the right socks and shoes I typically don’t get blisters. I hiked 25 miles on the AT a few months back with wet feet all three days and never got a hot spot. Only exception is winter obviously, I’ll keep my feet dry then. I always recommend gaiters in trail runners to keep pebbles out of your shoes.
I'm doing the same route in 3 weeks but maybe in only 2 days total. Is Dobbin passable with two dogs or should we add a bit and take Raven back up to Bear and then out?
My recommendation is to do it in three days. The biggest loop you can do out there is 25 miles, so you definitely could do an overnight trip. BUT, this place is beautiful man, I’d recommend just enjoying it and taking it in. If you’re done hiking early you can find good camping spots, take a swim, climb the mountain etc. As far as dogs, I guess it depends how big they are. In some places there’s knee deep mud and knee deep water crossings. Enjoy it out there, the place is awesome.
Hey, loving the videos man! I'm hitting Dolly Sods this weekend for the first time. Curious if you have any tips? Also, what's that little pocket you keep strapped around your chest when you're hiking? It looks super useful.
My tips are that it’s an interesting time of the year. Prepare for wet feet, possible rain, snow and wind. Chest rig is the kit bag from Hill People Gear. What trails are you doing?
39.01970, -79.35253 Be aware that all of those campsites fill up FAST so you’ll want to be next to Red Creek as early as possible. Have fun, Dolly Sods is beautiful!
@@Bacon_N_Backpackingthank you! Is there a name for that camp spot? We are planning on hiking a couple miles on night one just to get on trail. So I want to time it right to get those spots if possible.
@@colleenross7715 Dolly Sods is a wilderness area, it’s all dispersed, so there’s no name. There’s probably 300 campsites littered around dolly sods it isn’t hard to find one. There’s probably 10-12 just by that area in Red Creek.
Yeah, email me and I can share the link for you. I recently started adding GPX files to my videos about six months ago. At some point I plan on going back and adding them to all the video descriptions, but we aren't there yet lol
Gorgeous hiking!! Dolly Sods is going on my hiking bucket list!
It’s one of the coolest places I’ve been. Check out other places nearby. I have videos on my channel of Roaring Plains (neighbor to Dolly Sods), Spruce Knob and North Fork Mountain. They’re all so good I’m considering combining them into a 100 mile thru hike.
Excellent video. I fondly remember the bog.
I personally think Dobbin is one of the best trails in the sods. Awesome views and water features, worth the slog lol
Plan on headed there this upcoming weekend!
It’s one of my favorite places to backpack, you’ll love it.
Fun trip! Really enjoyed that. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
One of my favorite places, thanks for watching!
Just great hike my friend! This looks great!
Definitely one of my favorite places to backpack, Dolly Sods has it all. Hard to beat for the Eastern US.
What a beautiful video loved the rock formations and the flowers loved the waterfall hope you guys enjoyed your waterfall bath looked cold to me. Sara and her friend looked like they were enjoying their rest on the rocks. How were the blueberries? Sorry you had rain again but so glad that you are getting more friends wanting to take these trips with you and Sara that's awesome Have a great evening and see you in the next video cant wait to see what you will be up to next
Great trip, thanks for watching.
Looks awesome! I'll have to check it out if I'm ever out that way
One of my favorite spots to backpack, you gotta get out there
I've been going to Dolly sods since the 70s. It's still a wonderland, I love it there too. I hit a really wet spring trip and sank up to my hips on dobbins. I avoid that section unless it has been dry. Might see you up there one day. Hike on!
Dobbin is a pain sometimes but it’s a beautiful stretch of trail, I usually include it in my route but always on the last day lol. I’m actually heading back there this weekend, it will be the first time I’ve seen it in the fall.
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking My son is taking his girlfriend on her first camping trip and I suggested the upper stonecoal trail. She should be hooked after that.
@@jzoop1 Nice!
I’m heading out shortly for a 3day hike. Any bear encounters on your trip?
And while crossing the water, what do you use to keep your feet dry? Change shoes? Recommend gators?
Wet feet ruined my Pictured Rocks hike last fall!
Never seen a bear in WV during my 7-8 trips out there. They do exist though. I don’t waste the weight to carry extra shoes. Trail runners are usually dry in 20-30 minutes I just walk through the water in my shoes. With the right socks and shoes I typically don’t get blisters. I hiked 25 miles on the AT a few months back with wet feet all three days and never got a hot spot. Only exception is winter obviously, I’ll keep my feet dry then. I always recommend gaiters in trail runners to keep pebbles out of your shoes.
Great video! I'll be doing essentially the same exact trip very soon minus Dobbin Grade
Enjoy, Dolly Sods is one of my favorite spots to backpack. I need to get back there in the fall.
I'm doing the same route in 3 weeks but maybe in only 2 days total. Is Dobbin passable with two dogs or should we add a bit and take Raven back up to Bear and then out?
My recommendation is to do it in three days. The biggest loop you can do out there is 25 miles, so you definitely could do an overnight trip. BUT, this place is beautiful man, I’d recommend just enjoying it and taking it in. If you’re done hiking early you can find good camping spots, take a swim, climb the mountain etc. As far as dogs, I guess it depends how big they are. In some places there’s knee deep mud and knee deep water crossings. Enjoy it out there, the place is awesome.
Hey, loving the videos man! I'm hitting Dolly Sods this weekend for the first time. Curious if you have any tips? Also, what's that little pocket you keep strapped around your chest when you're hiking? It looks super useful.
My tips are that it’s an interesting time of the year. Prepare for wet feet, possible rain, snow and wind. Chest rig is the kit bag from Hill People Gear. What trails are you doing?
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking I'm doing the lower Dolly Sods loop. Takes the red creek trail up to breathed mountain trail, then back down along big stonecoal
@@judutgard Stop and talk if you see me, we’ll be on trail this weekend.
Where is the camp spot you guys got by the river on night 2? Where you swam… this will be my first backpacking trip and we are doing it next week! 😝
39.01970, -79.35253 Be aware that all of those campsites fill up FAST so you’ll want to be next to Red Creek as early as possible. Have fun, Dolly Sods is beautiful!
@@Bacon_N_Backpackingthank you! Is there a name for that camp spot? We are planning on hiking a couple miles on night one just to get on trail. So I want to time it right to get those spots if possible.
@@colleenross7715 Dolly Sods is a wilderness area, it’s all dispersed, so there’s no name. There’s probably 300 campsites littered around dolly sods it isn’t hard to find one. There’s probably 10-12 just by that area in Red Creek.
what is the mesh water pocket…where did you purchase? thanks!
@@timkahoe8116 Zpacks
Great video! Do you have the gpx file for this?
Yeah, email me and I can share the link for you. I recently started adding GPX files to my videos about six months ago. At some point I plan on going back and adding them to all the video descriptions, but we aren't there yet lol
@@Bacon_N_Backpacking Tried to find your email address (checked the Fbook group too) and couldn’t locate it!
Trying to reply here too. Many im writing too much, was only 4 pages... lol
I got you wondering now ya? Let me get to my computer and shorten it to 2 pages.... lol
This is the only comment I see
@@Bacon_N_Backpackingnot sure why Utube is cutting my comments, I'm not surprised, it's really nothing, Thanks anyway, take care