Best Hike in Raven Rock State Park - North Carolina - SOLO 

That tree is right by the river, so I think its roots look that way from years of the river rising and eroding the soil. It was pretty cool looking for sure. Thanks, Switchback for checking this one out. ~RVA~

It was massive, that root system. It's in a flooding area from the Cape Fear River. So I think the water has eroded the soil away over the years. But it's still hanging on strong. ~RVA~

Have so much fun! Beautiful rocks down there on that hike!

Just a short one in very hot summer temps. Glad I was still able to get out there early in the day to enjoy this one. Short and sweet with those cliffs. This is not in the mountains, which makes this one really cool. Thanks John! ~RVA~

Thanks for watching and checking this one out. Very much appreciated. ~RVA~

Hey there! This one was a real surprise since its not in the mountains. Its in the flat part of the state. I'll be seeing you in Oct my friend! Excited to come hike in your home state and share in conversations with our deep southern draws! My accent tends to get a lil deeper when surrounded my fellow country folk. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl October should be a blast and I can’t wait to show you the gorge 😁

I wish I would have seen those hike in primitive sites while I was there. Those are my kinda of camping. Love those mini cabins there, the a/c is always kick'n! ~RVA~

Hey my friend! Who knew these cliffs would be this big in the central part of the state? It felt like I was in the mountains exploring down by the Cape Fear River. Yes, doing well. Making lots of plans for the fall! Cooler weather means more outdoors time! Whoot Whoot! ~RVA~

A short but sweet hike in unbearably hot temps. Looking forward to cooler Fall weather, longer hikes and backpacking trips to come. Thanks to my UK duo for your amazing support! ~RVA~

Hey I have been trying to reach you! (See my community tab post) You were one of the winners in the coffee giveaway! Send me your mailing address to rvahikergirl@yahoo.com so I can get your prize out to you. ~RVA~

Hey Hey Mrs Bonds!! So happy you found my channel. Thrilled to have you! I am so glad you are enjoying the videos and that you are getting some useful info from them. If you ever have any questions, just ask, always happy to help. ~RVA~

For central NC, they are pretty darn cool. Appreciate you stopping by the channel and watching this video. ~RVA~

Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. ~RVA~

I love hearing this!

Those cliffs were pretty darn cool! I had no idea they were that big, being in the center of the state and not in the mountains. Appreciate ya giving this one a watch. ~RVA~

Nope, been there, done that. It's just not fun trying to sleep in a hot tent at night in the dog days of summer. In July in Aug I find cheap little cabins to stay in. And that AC was kick'n in there let me tell ya! LOL! ~RVA~

They don't call me the b roll queen for nothing. Ha Ha! This hike wasn't in the mountains at all, which makes this a rare find in the middle of the state. Super hot day, glad I was able to get out early before I melted out there! I'm ready for Fall! ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl I think you're the new Dixie. Lol

Definately worth a stop by this park to check this one out if you guys are in the area again. NC has so much to see. Wasn't expecting the cliffs to be that large in the central part of the state. You expect to see this size and scale in the mountains. HOT HOT day though. Is it Fall yet? ~RVA~

Yes that is nice to have that trail. They just built it over the last year. Wildlife is always an added bonus on any trail. But 1 of my fav parts being such a big animal lover. Those cliffs were unexpected in this area. Really a special place. ~RVA~

I missed that for sure. Are you Bill Hatch?

It’s not on the raven rock itself but if I was Bill Hatch I would be a walking zombie. That’s for sure.

Hiya Terry! Yes, it's a little hidden gem in the middle of the state. Happy to spread the word about it. ~RVA~

Those tree roots were pretty darn cool. The Cape Fear River runs right next to this area and I think the water has eroded the soil away for years now leaving them exposed. Thanks for checking this one out. ~RVA~

Thank you. Just a bit south of you. Fun area to explore! Thanks a bunch, Dave for watching. ~RVA~

Oh wow, thanks for that info. Why did they take it down?

Thanks Hipp Hiker Gal!!! Love ya!

Thanks Issa! Def unexpected for the central part of the state. Looks like something you would find in the western part of the state in the mountains. A great little hidden gem. ~RVA~

Ready for Fall! Can't wait for RRG and to meet up with everyone. Its gonna be a blast! ~RVA~

I was shocked at how high the those cliffs were. Very unexpected. ~RVA~

I can see that. But for sure these are much higher and naturally made verses the quarry on Belle Isle was man made. Love hiking down by the river in RVA. Close to home and great views of the city.

Thanks so much for the sub and welcome to the channel! So happy to have you a part of my little RU-vid family. This hike really shocked me. Those cliffs are so much bigger in person than they look in photos. ~RVA~

@@RVAHikerGirl You are so welcome! I'm glad I came across your channel. I've had some health issues and haven't hiked all summer and you inspire me to get out there again. Yes, Raven Rock location and cliffs are incredible and certainly a jem in NC. There are many trails in that park. If you have the all trails app they are on there. Another area I recommend is the south mountains park south of Hickory nc, it's a small mountain range separate from the rest of the NC mountains. I have two videos on my channel showing hikes I did on there. The longer and more difficult trail has that impressive and beautiful waterfall. Enjoy! Keep on exploring and see you on the trail one day! 🤗 XOXO -Dulce

I got out there early to try to beat the heat. But at this time of the year, you wake up to temps already in the 90's. The really great thing about this hike is it's not in the mountains. It sure looks like it from the size of the massive cliffs though. I real gem I found. Thanks, Alan for watching til the end! ~RVA~

As much as i love the outdoors, I am very happy I live in an era that has ac.

Hey, I'm right with ya on a/c. your video just made me remember as a kid camping at douthat in the middle of the summer. smoking hot and not a problem

Thank you girl! Pose questions in your videos to engage with your viewers. Always respond to you comments. Prompt people to leave comments if they have questions on your videos content. Hope that helps. ~RVA~

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Now ya'll are funny with this 1st and 2nd thing! Ha Ha! I think you and SH77 tied for 1st. Thanks to both Johns! ~RVA~

Good effort Alan, a Metalmans nose in it! 👃

@Tea In Valhalla - LOL!

Ha Ha! You guys are a real hoot!