Finding a Hidden Arch and Caves in the Hoosier National Forest
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2024
- On this trip, I return to the area where I was searching for the hidden arch in southern Indiana in the Hoosier National Forest. I was joined this time by my new friends Mike and Michelle Bucayu from the Base Camp Bucayu channel, as well as my good buddy Keith from the Trailmedic channel. The weather was perfect and we found so many cool rock shelters, caves, and of course the awesome arch. I also tried out my new Winnerwell Titanium Backpacking Stove and the Peak Refuel Beef Stroganoff meal. All in all, it was a great time. Good food, Good finds, and Good friends.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:05 - Welcome to the video
0:46 - The adventurers arrived
2:07- Messmore cliffs overlook
3:12 - 1st gratuitous drone shot
3:34 - Approaching the first cave and arch
4:36 - Exploring the first cave
6:17 - First shots of the arch
7:07 - Exploring the arch cave
9:08 - Arch drone shots
10:16 - First use of the Winnerwell titanium backpack stove
11:20 - My opinion of Peak Refuel beef stroganoff meal
13:06 - Exploring the second massive cave
17:30 - Exploring the ancient ruins in a third massive cave
20:13 - We found an old homestead shed
21:19 - Thanks to Base Camp Bucayu and Trailmedic
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Yep, my boyfriend and I found this spot back in 2014. It’s awesome
Agree!!!!
I would absolutely love to see these things. I have a deer camp near that boyscout camp. Hunt up the road from it. In the same area is a really cool cave but I have never seen the arch. If possible, I'd like to speak to you and hope to be able to take my kids to see the cool stuff in the area. Thank you for the video!
Unfortunately I cannot reveal the location due to an angry landowner who is upset with folks passing through his land. I can say though it is possible to get to the arch using only public land. It’s just more difficult.
Hello THG, great adventure. You recruited the right individuals for guides. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.
Thanks John, this was a really great trip and we had a lot of fun
Yay! That's so awesome. Glad you found the arch! The caves are really cool to.
Thanks! A quest well ended lol
So cool ,,, and also so cool in spots ,,, and then in the darks spots it was so cool ,,, let the stovie cool ,,, cause it looks a bit of a warm hike ,,, and that's warm ,,, and yet cool :)
LOL thanks
Watched TrailMedic first, but it's so cool seeing the different views of the same place. That was well worth the second attempt and I'm glad you went back and took us along. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah I am glad I went back as well. Now I have seen three Arches in Indiana and that is pretty cool. I would like to go back and explore the bottom of those cliffs though
If I was closer and could get there I'd live to explore with you. I'll keep watching for more. Thanks
Absolutely man I could show you some cool spots
I live about an hour from Hoosier National forest. I have never seen this before. Like to take my boys to see this.
I can only say it’s near Hemlock Cliffs area
@@thathikingguy thanks for the info. I'll find it lol.
Very cool. The arch was a lot bigger than I expected!
I know me too. I was impressed with it
What an incredible area. That Cave area was awesome!! I’m glad you found the Arch and a lot more. I’ve got to get to that forest!! Cool video Chris 👍🏻👍🏻
I love going to other states to find stuff but its equally incredible to find cool stuff in your backyard. Congrats on 3K! btw
Wow, never knew that Indiana is just like Utah, but covered with trees! Really nice video. Thanks.
We have three arches that I now know of. Hope to find more though. Thanks!
That Hiking Guy and Trail Medic! Great hiking and exploring!!!
Yes sir has a great time with you guys.
Exciting stuff! Thanks for sharing your videos!
Thank you as well
Man,what an absolutely amazing place! Massive caves and arches. Great video!
Thanks Jim. Appreciate all your viewing today. This was a fun time and a great find. Just dropped you a sub. You’ve done some impressive stuff yourself. I have lots to watch. Thanks again
@@thathikingguy Well thanks a bunch for the sub! I've really enjoyed watching your vid's today.
This looks like a really cool place to hike! Really awesome area!
It’s one of our hidden gems and I had a blast exploring it thanks for watching
Awesome video. Been there a few times but haven't seen any of that. I knew of a cave and heard talk about an arch but that's as far as that went. I'm going to have to go down and spend a few days there in the spring.
It was so cool to find another Arch in Indiana. This was the third one that I have been to. The other two are more public than this one but this one was the coolest
This was really cool and thanks for sharing. Will have to do some research and find where this place is at!
Thanks! I will say it is southern Indiana, but i don’t want to give out too much info to protect it.
Sweet!! Gotta take me there.
Can do cmon
The green in that cave was NEON! It's a shame that folks would build a fire there.
Might have something to do with poor color grading LOL
Cool!
It was very cool and awesome and other adjectives LOL
I actually went to Sundance lake this past weekend because one of your videos. It was my first official truck camping trip. I'm outta greenwood
How was it? Is t it beautiful there? Even better with no people LOL
@@thathikingguy it was great!! One of the docks are flooded but the other one is in good standing. I'm so excited to take on these camping adventures!!!
It’s a great way to camp for sure
I want to know how these amazing spots have been under the THG radar for so long? These geo features were unreal. Not as amazing as your Betty Crocker Easy Bake Oven, but still a cool arch & caves.
Just goes to show no matter how much you think you have seen in your own backyard, there is always more to see
I've been aware of Indiana's sandstone caprock formations, but never explored them because the extensive limestone caves which lie below have always taken precedence.
These places are pretty epic to see. Very cool history there too
TrIl medic's drone survived!
Yep. He just had to dry it out awhile
Aha! Mission accomplished! 🤜🤛
Yaasss it was epic!!!
@@thathikingguy I almost went about a month ago with some old timers that know the area. Except the weather went sour and we postponed. After watching your video, it's way cooler than I expected.
Yeah 10/10. Highly recommended. It completed my desire to see three arches in Indiana. If I find more I’ll be letting you know
If I did not know better, I believe I know that location!
Possibly. It’s near a well known location
6:40 might wanna check your mic, hearing a lot of wind noise! Other than that awesome video cant wait to see it!
Yeah it picks up everything lol
Chris, you probably mentioned it somewhere and I just missed it, but where again in southern Indiana were you at here? Always love your drone footage btw!
I don’t thing I mentioned it. It’s in the general vicinity of hemlock cliffs.
Ah, nevermind. Just heard "undisclosed" location. Totally appreciate that! 🤙
@@thathikingguy actually, it immediately reminded me of the Hemlock area. Fascinating terrain!
It took me three attempts to find the cabin ruins in Charles C. Deam wilderness. Seems other hikers are reluctant to share the location.
Its because it is constantly being trashed. I have talked to the forest service and at one point they were going to close that area down to camping it got so bad. The Deam is being over run like the Red River Gorge with people not respecting nature. That is the main reluctance I think. Glad you found it though.
@@thathikingguy I noticed the warning signs. We headed back toward the Axsom branch trail to camp. I have maps from the early 1980's showing a trail from the are near the cabin back to Terrill cemetery. Are you familiar with that?
Blue diamond trail?
@@thathikingguy I have a 1970's booklet call "Hiker's guide to Nebo Ridge" it has a map and directions for a trail named Axsom Branch and Sycamore loop. There was not the Grubb ridge parking lot we have now. Nor was this Axsom trail intersecting with the Grubb ridge / Peninsula trail. It definitely shows a trail from near the cabin ruins going west along a ridge and connecting to the Terrill Ridge trail near the cemetery. I also have a trail guide I bought from JL Waters about the same time showing the same trails. I would like to try to hike it this spring. I'm 63 y/o and my 74 y/o backpacking buddy doesn't hike that far in one day. I'll get to it eventually and make a gpx file.
@@garygill7960 When I am on Axsom branch, and get to the spot where there is a trail sign on each side where a creek crossing is, I turn right and follow the creek. That takes me to a place we like to camp we call the pine grove. There is a trail right by it that if you follow it around the hill leads straight to the ruins
Are the formations far apart? And would I be able to find them by studying a topo map?
They are relatively close to each other. Not sure you could make it by Topo
You mentioned you could see the ladder? Is there a ladder you have to go down? Hopefully not!
There is a ladder on the lower part of the cliffs but you can still get down pretty far from the top
@@thathikingguy Is ther a trail that takes you to the arch, or are you bushwacking? I know people have looked for this area with no luck. I found GPS coordinates on line but who knows if they are accurate.
There is but because it passes through private property I’m no longer allowed to give out the information. The coordinates online are in the general area but are not accurate
Is this by Hemlock cliffs ? Like if I turn right instead of going into the parking lot ?
Sorry but due to a land owner getting upset that people are visiting this place I no longer talk about locations.
@richienjenny2 I recommend you get the book "Hoosier 's Hidden Hikes" by Stoopwalker. He details Messmore Arch and many more hikes with very precise details and maps. He's very careful to keep people off private property while still enjoying the public land.
@@danielle5545I interviewed him on my livestream channel campfires and catholes. Solid dude
Some of that area is privately owned. Get permission. And watch your step. It should still be covered by a big rock, but there is hole big enough to fall through that 300 ft of rope won't reach the bottom of.
I knew the boundaries and was aware of the dangers. This was neat to see
@@thathikingguy Wasn't that many years ago that the whole cliff area around the arch was private property. Then after the state took over it was off limits for several years and you were ticketed if caught there. I grew up in the area and was all over it when a youngster. First trip to Hemlock was in a tractor and wagon down a logging road as there was no public road yet, Were no trails, although the stone steps were there. No telling how long ago they were made. At one time the state had picnic tables, outhouses, and a water tank with pump until vandals destroyed them all. Up until a few years ago inmates from a local prison did all the upkeep on the trails, replaced steps, and kept the place mowed. Also was named after the Hemlock trees growing there as it's the only place in Southern Indiana where they grew naturally.
There is a 20 acre rectangular section that’s still privately owned by a land trust out of Paoli. That section includes that dwelling above arrowhead arch and part of the cliff side that actually is Arrowhead arch. I have been there many times and long as people steer clear of that dwelling I doubt there are issues visiting Arrowhead Arch.
This is Arrowhead Arch.
Yes it is
@@thathikingguy if you travel south east from Arrowhead arch down into the valley bottom and then follow the Valley in a southern direction you can explore many more rock shelter and caves. You will be able to come out on South Hatfield Rd and take the short road walk back to the Hemlock Cliff parking area.
@@thathikingguy there is one significant cave in particular that you can find if you explore the eastern side of the cliffs that is quite unique. Rather than being located under the sandstone of a rock shelter, you drop straight down into it. It’s quite interesting.
Glad you found it. What a cool place. Overnighter there coming soon?
Possibly. I know some great spots out there now. From the first trip and from this one.
Can someone share with me the location of the arch? I do a lot of hiking in Deam amd would lolento photograph it.
I am sorry but all I can say is that it is close to the Hemlock Cliffs area.
I think I know where it is lol, Thanks for the reply
I recommend "Hoosier Hidden Hikes" By Stoopwalker. Look it up!