40 Miles Alone in the Savage Gulf
267,906
Published 2021-04-30
T-Shirts: teespring.com/stores/adventur...
This was a five day solo hike alone in South Cumberland State Park in the Savage Gulf Natural Area. I would be hiking 42.75 miles starting and ending at the Stone Door Ranger Station. I would start by hiking on the Big Creek Rim trail towards Alum Gap Camp. On day 2, I would take the Big Creek Gulf Trail towards Ranger Falls, continue on the Connector Trail, see the Gator Savage Cabin (also known as Decatur Savage Cabin), continue on Collins Gulf Trail where I would see Horsepound Falls followed by Suter Falls, before finally camping overnight in my tent at Collins West Camp. On day 3, I would take the Collins Rim Trail towards Stagecoach Rd. and then onto the South Rim Trail before getting to Savage Falls Camp. On day 4, I would hike alone in the rain first to Savage Falls, a beautiful waterfall in Tennessee, before traversing the North Rim Trail towards Hobbs Cabin Camp. I wouldn't be staying there though, instead continuing on the Connector Trail back to Sawmill Camp. Finally, on day 5, I would hike back to Stone Door, unfortunately not having the energy to see Laurel Falls. In retrospect, I should have gone to see that and Greeter Falls so I could have seen every waterfall in the Savage Gulf.
May you live in interesting times: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_you_live_in_interesting_…
Hummingbird Moth: www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-o…
Official Map: tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/17-…
Equipment used:
Sony A7s iii - amzn.to/36zROjk
Sony 24-105mm f4 - amzn.to/3iV9sTu
Rode Videomic Pro+ - amzn.to/2QBMjbX
Manfrotto BeFree Live Tripod - amzn.to/2HcKsnh
Some of the links above are Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
-------------------------------------
All of the musical compositions or arrangements and footage in this video are original, and were composed, recorded, and captured by Andrew Lin, Bryan Lin, Robby Huang, and Thomas Sinard
Featuring drums by Nate Laguzza
Original content and music is copyright Adventure Archives (c) 2021
All Comments (21)
-
Official Map: tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/17-… May you live in interesting times: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_you_live_in_interesting_… Hummingbird Moth: www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/pollinators/pollinator-o… Five Guys song: https://youtu.be/DcJFdCmN98s (also, interestingly, three days before I posted this video, or a few weeks after I filmed it, Daym Drops himself commented on the Schmoyoho video and posted another Five Guys review. I listened to that Schmoyoho song hundreds of times back in the day)
-
Hi! We are the "older couple" you mention in the video! We didn't realize you were famous when we met on the trail. Savage Gulf is a tough loop, but the rock features and waterfalls made it worthwhile. We hauled and did it in 3 days. Love your honest feelings, we laughed because we said the same things at almost the exact same places.
-
That insect you were wondering about is called a Hummingbird Moth!
-
I love how Robby will stand on the edges of cliffs and get these amazing shots, but then the wobbly bridges terrify him insert crying laughing emoji
-
Dude, what an absolute treat for us viewers in every way. You are resolute, committed, interesting.....and hilarious! And a FINE STORYTELLER.
-
Whenever I watch a video of these guys Im perplexed how they can possible have so few subscribers. Quality and personality are both on top.
-
He was so cute when he was thinking about what people ate back in the day. He said "sticks........and leaves...." I died at the "not me doe"🤣🤣
-
LOL "I regret to inform you, you can still taste the lasagna" Something about the way that was worded just cracked me up
-
Robby’s philosophical thoughts are why I watch.
-
The look on your face when the coyotes were yipping should go on the Adventure Archives' highlight reel! 🤣
-
FIRST: THIS VIDEO WAS AWESOME! B: Here's a list of all the food crimes in this episode... 1. Lasagna flavored Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal 2. Week old, fermented PB&J 3. Pad Thai flavored Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal 4. Chocolate cheesecake flavored blueberry o atmeal 5. Every trail meal combined Cinnamon oatmeal
-
All the channels I have watched about hiking and camping this one has to be the best. All the vids are so well done and edited and you guys are all charismatic and funny. I enjoy all the vids. I’m late to the game but I’m in for the watches! Thanks for making my long ass days at work a little bearable lol
-
I had never heard of this place until I ran across this video. My wife and I had to go see it. What an amazing place! We fell in love with it. How weird. Some of the gorge is like the Grand Canyon with trees. The waterfalls are spectacular. We plan on returning again and again.
-
"I didn't start drinking coffee until I was 30" >Thought Robby was like 22 or something >Robby how old are you >Confused screaming
-
Adventure Archives helped inspire me to start hiking a few years back, and since I live in middle Tennessee, Savage Gulf was the first place I started! Seeing this video was absolutely amazing to me! Ranger Falls is an absolute jewel, still amazes me that all that water goes straight into the ground! If you go back during summer or dry times water can be hard to come by, I’d love to see you go back with the rest of the guys! Great trip Robby thank you so much for sharing!
-
Living in the west, I have not heard of the Savage Gulf. Thanks to this video, now I know how beautiful Tennessee is! This is a fantastic spring adventure; you can smell that fresh air and feel the excitement of everything coming back to life.
-
I just noticed, an extra 59k subscribers! The algorithm has been kind, your channel deserves a lot more subbies. I think I’m just being greedy here, I figure the more subs the more Robby does awesome hikes like this for us to watch.
-
“I don’t know if I have it in me to beat it for 2 minutes.” I laughed out loud! 😂😂😂 Great episode! Loved it!
-
Dude how are you not drenched in sweat during any part of this video. lol Incredible stuff here. I love these solo videos and appreciate you producing/shooting/narrating and probably editing it too.
-
YES! This is my old stomping grounds first visit was 1997, proposed to my wife in 2006 near Ranger Falls, actually at the sink you see at 18:22, proposed at that exact spot. Many nights at Alum Gap, Hobbs Cabin, Sawmill Camp, Stops at Schwoon Spring.. I am exited to watch this.
