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Join Goose (Trail Name) for quick summaries of his hiking and backpacking journeys at various locations
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In this episode I hike the Little Cataloochee Trail in the Cataloochee area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.This hike connects Big Cataloochee with Little Cataloochee.This trail is also a horse trail.Photos taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikinhttps://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr#hiking #gsmnp #cataloochee #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #waynesville #maggievalley #northcarolina Copyright SBR Services
In this episode I hike to Grotto Falls on the Trillium Gap Trail on a rainy day in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.I also get up close and personal with a bear.I also ramble on a bit about the USGS topo maps available for free online:https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/topoview/viewer/#4/40.01/-99.98Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikinhttps://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qr Copyright SBR Services #hiking #waterfalls #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #grottofalls #trilliumgaptrail #gatlinburg #tennessee#bears
In this episode I discuss hiking and other activities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the winter.Photos and videos taken on hikes discussed during this episode can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikinhttps://www.instagram.com/gooseahikin?igsh=bW9hZ2t5d20yYnk2&utm_source=qrCurrent conditions in the park:https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/conditions.htm#hiking #smokies #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #winterhiking #winter #tennessee #northcarolinaCopyright SBR Services
In this episode I hike to Ramsey Cascades on the Ramsey Cascades Trail in the Greenbrier section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I also get stung in the face by a yellow jacket.Ramsey Cascades is the tallest waterfall in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin#hiking #backpacking #waterfalls #greenbrier #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #smokies #yellowjacket #tennesseeCopyright SBR Services
In this episode I hike the Old Sugarlands Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The trailhead is located very close to the Sugarlands Visitor Center.Photos and a video taken during this hike can be found on Instagram - @Gooseahikin#hiking #Sugarlandstrail #smokies #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #gatlinburg #tennesseeCopyright SBR Services
In this episode I aimlessly wander around on Jakes Creek Trail in the Elkmont area of the Smokies looking for Avent Cabin. Spoiler alert- I do eventually find it.Avent Cabin was built in the 1800’s and served as the art studio for Mayna Treanor Avent.Photos and videos can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin#aventcabin #jakescreektrail #daisytown #elkmont #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #smokies #tennessee #maynatreanoraventCopyright SBR Services
In this episode, I take a tranquil hike on Schoolhouse Gap Trail in the Townsend/Tremont/Cades Cove area of the Smokies.Photos of this and other hikes are on Instagram - @gooseahikinCopyright SBR Services
In this episode I review the short hike to the Kuwohi observation tower in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This mountain was previously known as Clingmans Dome for well over century.I also have a brief discussion on safety when hiking during this episode.The Appalachian Trail and the trail to Andrews Bald can also be accessed from here.Photos can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikinCopyright SBR Services
In this episode I discuss different types of two way radios and other communication devices and their possible uses for hikers.Find me on Instagram and X - @gooseahikin#GMRS #FRS #HAM #CB #amateurradio #citizensband #satellite #hikingCopyright SBR Services
In this episode I take a 9 mile waterfall hike on the Middle Prong Trail in the Tremont area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Resources mentioned during this episode include:https://hikinginthesmokys.com/alphabetical-trail-list/Book by Adams and Barrhttps://a.co/d/4owY8QsPhotos of this episode can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikinCopyright SBR Services
In this episode I take a 14 mile day hike on the Swamp Fox Passage of the Palmetto Trail in South Carolina. Photos from this hike can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin#palmettotrail #swampfoxpassage #swampfox #swamps #hiking #trails #southcarolina #charleston #myrtlebeach #georgetownCopyright SBR Services
This is the third and final installment of my three day hiking, camping and exploring journey in and around the Cades Cove area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.In this episode I hike a popular loop route in the Elkmont area of the park. This loop hike includes Little River Trail, Cucumber Gap Trail and Jakes Creek Trail. This hike includes a dangerous stream crossing. After my hike I explore the historic community of Daisy Town.Photos taken during this hike and many of my other hikes can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin#hiking #Elkmont #Daisytown #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #waterfalls #tennesseeCopyright SBR Services
This is the second in a series of three episodes covering my hiking, camping and exploring trip in and around Cades Cove.In this episode I hike a route that I call the Crib Gap Trail Lollipop which includes Crib Gap Trail and small sections of two other trails. This hike includes a wet walk through a hiker tunnel. I also see several bears in Cades Cove and have a very wet night in the tent.Photos of this and many of my hikes can be found on instagram - @gooseahikin#hiking #camping #cadescove #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #tennesseeCopyright SBR Services
This is the first of three episodes covering my hiking, camping and exploring trip in and around Cades Cove.In this episode I hike Chestnut Top Trail.Photos of this and other hikes are posted on Instagram - @gooseahikin#hiking #gsmnp #greatsmokymountainsnationalpark #smokies #tennesseeCopyright SBR Services
In this episode I hike the Chimney Tops Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where I got a great view of a unique geological formation - Chimney Tops.Photos from this and other hikes can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikinCopyright 2025 SBR Services
In this episode I take a winter hike on Metcalf Bottoms Trail and Little Brier Gap Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Destinations include:Little Greenbrier School Walker Sisters Cabin and Homesteadhttps://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/little-greenbrier-school-and-walker-homesite.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/historyculture/walker-sisters.htmPhotos of this hike can be found on Instagram:@gooseahikinCopyright 2024 SBR Services
In this episode, I recount my experiences during Hurricane Helene as well as my hike to Andrews Bald in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Copyright SBR Services
This episode is an audio guide to the Smokies. Topics include:An overview of the parkBest views in the parkViewing wildlife in the parkWaterfalls in the park Popular hikes in the parkCopyright SBR Services
In this episode, I backpack on the Rich Mountain Loop in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This Lollipop shaped loop includes section of Rich Mountain Trail, Indian Grave Gap Trail, Scott Mountain Trail and Crooked Arm Branch Trail. The trail head is located in the Cades Cove area of the park.
Trail review from smokymountains.com
John Oliver Place
Crooked Arm Falls
Photos from this and other hikes can be found on Instagram - @gooseahikin
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In this episode I hike to Charlie's Bunion on the Appalachian Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is one of the most popular hikes in the park. I also update you on things going on in my life as well as a shorter hike that I took on the point lookout trail in Panther Creek State Park.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/chimneys-alternative-charlies-bunion.htm
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activity-detail/panther-creek-hiking
https://appalachiantrail.org/
You can also find photos taken during this hike on Instagram - @gooseahikin
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