Grilling Lunch and Hike to Big Rocks (Nifty Rocks) at Uwharrie National Forest, NC

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  • Опубликовано: 7 янв 2025

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  • @wj5mjk
    @wj5mjk 3 года назад +2

    We used to break quartz rocks apart at Morrow mtn and find perfect crystals in them. Thx for sharing :)

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for watching. That’s interesting. That area sure is loaded with beautiful quartz rocks.

  • @NickandRachel
    @NickandRachel 3 года назад +2

    That Forest is beautiful! Thanks for sharing

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      It is really nice out there. Thanks so much for checking it out!!!

    • @NickandRachel
      @NickandRachel 3 года назад +1

      @@SmellNRoses you're welcome!

  • @NathansFerroceriumrods1
    @NathansFerroceriumrods1 3 года назад +1

    Good looking meal. Nice grill to. Beautiful place to breath the fresh air.

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      Thanks so much, my friend. We love the grill so far.

  • @VirginiaOutdoors64
    @VirginiaOutdoors64 3 года назад +1

    Lunch looked good...and those rocks at the top were awesome...thanks for sharing!

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching, my friend. It was a good day and the rocks were very cool,

  • @bobmcelroy7289
    @bobmcelroy7289 3 года назад +1

    "Nifty" looking boulder field for sure! Thanks for the videos!

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      Indeed it is a great spot! Thanks so much! Really appreciate your support!

  • @SeniorHiker77
    @SeniorHiker77 3 года назад +1

    Nifty little grill and interesting bolders.✌

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      The grill has a lot of potential. Have used it a few times now and so far I’m liking it. Those huge boulders were cool! Thanks for watching, my friend!!!

  • @SectionHikingTheAT
    @SectionHikingTheAT 3 года назад +1

    VERY cool grill! looked like a fun day! 😎 The rocks reminded me of the rock maze in PA.

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      We had a great time out there, good lunch and fun climbing on the rocks. Thanks so much for watching!!

  • @KrizAkoni
    @KrizAkoni 3 года назад +1

    Ooo, short bridge... Some of those roads look like what I was on last weekend. That grill looks cool. Nice lunch. The rocks looked like great fun.

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      Oh yes that bridge was a bit sketchy. We are enjoying the grill so far. We did a lot of rock scrambling that day. Awesome big boulders. Saw you posted a new vid, I gotta check it out. You were literally in my backyard again lol!

    • @KrizAkoni
      @KrizAkoni 3 года назад

      @@SmellNRoses I'll be back there soon - will give you heads up next time. :)

  • @JimHayesHiking
    @JimHayesHiking 3 года назад +1

    WOW! I was expecting a big rock ledge but all of those huge stand alone boulders truly were''Nifty''. Nice video my friend!

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      Thanks for watching, my friend! It is a nice spot. Those huge boulders were neat. As far as I know there’s only one good mountaintop vista in the Uwharries, Hang Glider Rock over on Gladtop Mountain, not far from Nifty Rocks.

  • @gergpoo
    @gergpoo Год назад

    Went on a hike there with a conservation crew today. We didn’t find these nifty rocks apparently and stopped at other nifty rocks along the way. Next time I visit the nifty rocks, I will ensure I get the full experience.

  • @WyeExplorer
    @WyeExplorer 3 года назад +1

    Great time out buddy. Ha, good grub and gold flakes. I gotta say interest terrain with the boulders. Your son had fun it looks. All the best over there. Mark

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching, my friend! We had a great time. We stayed longer than I anticipated because my son wanted to climb on every rock there. I may have climbed a few myself lol!

    • @WyeExplorer
      @WyeExplorer 3 года назад +1

      @@SmellNRoses Hey, that's the power of the place when you don't want to leave. A pleasure to watch.

  • @dreamcreationsadventures
    @dreamcreationsadventures 3 года назад +1

    You NEVER disappoint with awesome adventure 😍
    That little stove kinda resembles the manger that Bruce @ Fabkreations makes in tiny size.
    I loved the tree even that your son was climbing, what a cool Dad you are 😎
    And well.... THOSE ROCKS and ROCK FORMATIONS 🤩😍🥰 I LOVE ME ROCKS !!!
    Hope to see you at the spring meet this year and maybe get to chat a little more.
    Have a great week man 👍🏻

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much! Yes we love the stove so far although I’d like it to still be slightly larger since I don’t bother to grill unless its two or three people. It is similar concept to Bruce’s and others. Yeah we both climbed quite a few trees and big rocks that day. It was fun. I do plan to attend the Spring Meet, hope to see you there!

    • @dreamcreationsadventures
      @dreamcreationsadventures 3 года назад +1

      @@SmellNRoses awesome 🤗 hopefully I will get to see you there 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @our4feettravelers760
    @our4feettravelers760 3 года назад +1

    nice hike nice lunch

  • @FlyingSquirrelOutdoors
    @FlyingSquirrelOutdoors 3 года назад +1

    It almost looks like some sort of menhir circle, like the forest overcame some druid site. Pretty neat.

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      Yes indeed it does look like that, like it could be some ancient ceremonial site. Thanks so much for checking it out!!!

  • @12STONESADVENTURES
    @12STONESADVENTURES 3 года назад +1

    Playing in my back yard again I see haha.. Nifty Rock's is awesome, me and my ten year old had a blast climbing those this past winter!

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching, man! This was the final part of our day trip a few weeks back. Had a great day out there. We stayed longer than anticipated at the rocks because my boy wanted to climb on all of them. Mine is ten also. Next time we’re down that way we’ll hit you up.

    • @12STONESADVENTURES
      @12STONESADVENTURES 3 года назад

      @@SmellNRoses yes sir sounds good. You got a Facebook? If so email me @ 12stonesodadv3ntures@gmail.com and tell me how I can find you👍 You have a blessed night!

  • @Survivalist2008
    @Survivalist2008 3 года назад +1

    Great spot. I've gotta go there this year. Take care!!!

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      It is a neat spot and a short, pretty easy hike to get there. Thanks so much for watching, my friend. I hope you are doing well!

  • @potatothorn
    @potatothorn 3 года назад

    grill looks like a nice modernization of the hibachi... sure are some nifty rocks up there, nice hike too thanks for taking us with you

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      The rocks were interesting. There’s several similar spots out in those woods. We’re still testing the grill but liking it so far. Thanks for watching!!!

  • @MrFullautoak47
    @MrFullautoak47 3 года назад +2

    Why don't you guys come along on our hike today ? Of QUARTZ we will :)

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      Nice!!! Thanks for watching, my friend!!!

  • @HikeCamp
    @HikeCamp 3 года назад +1

    I have a different version of the Flatpack grill which is packable if for a short hike. to a camp.. About 3lbs I think... Great outting guys

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      As much as I love grilling, its hard to bring myself to do it just for myself. We’re enjoying this grill but I do wish it was slightly larger...its a stretch to grill a full meal for two on it. Thanks so much for checking out my vid!!!

    • @HikeCamp
      @HikeCamp 3 года назад

      @@SmellNRoses I only have grilled burgers or Bratwurst on mine...lol

  • @CavemanOutdoorsMissouri
    @CavemanOutdoorsMissouri 3 года назад +1

    Hey brother, really like the truck. I was wondering how well charcoal would work in that grill. Cool rocks

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      Thanks so much, my friend! Yes been having a lot of fun with this truck, hands down best vehicle I’ve owned or driven to date. The grill is pretty cool, not perfect by any means but we’re really liking it so far. I’ve used it handful of times already but so far only with charcoal. Works great just has taken me a few times to learn how much coal to use. Its a stretch to grill a full meal for two but it can be done. But I think my two person version is perfect for one lol.

  • @RVAHikerGirl
    @RVAHikerGirl 3 года назад +1

    Cool grill set up for lunch! Does that bridge get washed out alot? It was so low or was the water just high, ha ha. Beautiful area.

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад

      Thanks so much! Yes we’re enjoying the grill so far. That’s not my normal stomping grounds so not sure if that bridge washes out a lot but clearly it takes a lot of abuse and its in pretty rough shape. I’d say the river was close to normal that day, that bridge can only be crossed during “low water.” The day we were there a DOT sign actually indicated the bridge was closed but we bypassed the sign 😬. It is a beautiful area out there and a pleasant place to visit and hang out.

  • @CampfireSteveOutdoors
    @CampfireSteveOutdoors 3 года назад

    Being a gear guy, I look forward to more tests of the grill. The rocks were cool too.

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for checking it out! Still too early to tell but we’re enjoying the grill so far. I’m sure it will appear in future vids from time to time.

  • @QuisineflipQuinn
    @QuisineflipQuinn Год назад +1

    I'm trying to figure out how to get to the trail to find the nifty rocks could you possibly give me coordinates? I want to take my son and we looked at looked and can't figure out where to start. We entered at hunt camp entrance and moccasin creek road

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  Год назад

      Nifty Rocks, also known as Big Rocks, is a great spot and kids of all ages love it. Its a very easy hike but as you know its not the easiest place to find. Sorry I do not use GPS so I’m unable to provide coordinates. It is located off Moccasin Creek Road, on out past the Wolfden OHV trailhead and past the turn off for the Art Lilly Campground. The parking will be on your right before the road starts heading down towards the river. You’ll park at the trailhead for the Tony horse trail. The area is not signed well but if you start going downhill towards the river then turn around on go the other way. Its a slight uphill hike. You’ll soon come to the intersection with the Nifty Rocks trail. If my memory serves you’ll probably see some of the rocks by the time you see the trail sign.

    • @SmellNRoses
      @SmellNRoses  Год назад

      If you happen to use Instagram, look me up there and direct message me, I send you a screenshot of the map