Big Frog Wilderness Looop

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A three night backpacking trip in Big Frog Wilderness commencing at the Big Creek Trail Head. On day two the trip continues up Big Creek Trail and then taking Big Frog Trail and camping just off Hemp Top Trail near Big Frog Mountain. After a storm on night two, I'm briefly on the Hemp Top Trail and then take Lick Log Trail to Rough Creek Trail and camp along West Fork of Rough Creek. Day four, the final day, takes Rough Creek Trail to Big Frog Trail and then Yellow Stand Lead Trail back to the Big Creek Trail Head.
Thanks for watching and hope you enjoyed the video.
Backpacking With Bryan DeLay webpage: bryandelay.com
• Big Frog Wilderness Looop

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12 сен 2024

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@mark-ib7sz Год назад

Thank you for taking us on your peaceful backpacking trip. Pretty country.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

You're welcome Mark!

@chrislonsberry1974 Год назад

Great you got to get out and enjoy that warm stretch of weather in late April. Beautiful hike! Thanks for bringing us along!

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Chris! The weather was almost perfect.

@vs123 Год назад

Very beautiful nature

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thank you!

@DrJohn493 Год назад

Enjoyed seeing some more of the Big Frog Wilderness. The Spring greenery was amazing!

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks John! Spring greenery is beautiful this time of year.

@blackoakpropertymaintenanc6981 Год назад

I really liked that campsite on your third night. And I enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing. Tom

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Tom! Yea, the last night along the creek was really nice.

@annabeard6324 Год назад

Very beautiful trail. Looking forward to more content!

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Anna!

@brookeshaffer4377 Год назад

Gorgeous🌟Many thanks Bryan👍

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Brooke! Really glad you enjoyed this video.

@anthony_privett Год назад

I always enjoy watching your videos. They’re always great. This one was no exception. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thank you very kentucky_backpacker. Glad you enjoy my videos.

@wildnkarafree Год назад

Loved the forest, and streams, and especially your last camping spot, Great Video Bryan!

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thank you very much Kara! Yes my last campsite was sweet.

@JenniferLupine Год назад

Hi Bryan! The Big Frog Wilderness has a great name! Thanks for showing the maps and where you went each day! Too bad you had so many blow downs and such a brushy trail on the first day and later on too. There must have been a big storm or two this winter. It looks so lush and green by the creek, and maybe a couple weeks behind leafing out up on the ridge. That was really interesting to see the differences in the forest. Good thing you didn't have any problems during the wind and rain storm! Great trip!! - J

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Jennifer! Could have been some storms this winter, but some of these less used trails may only get maintained every 4 or 5 years. It was interesting to see the green creeping up the mountains. Certainly glad I wasn't camping on the ridge line during the storm.

@dannystephenshiking951 Год назад

WOW Bryan what an awesome video and a beautiful place. I have never been to Big Frog but it is definitely on my list. Thank you for sharing your journey! Have a great day! 🦉

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Danny! Hope you can do some hiking in Big Frog sometime,

@NicoleHikesalot Год назад

That was great scenery and great campsites . I'm glad you were ok during that intense storm. Great loop Bryan ❤

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Nicole! Glad you enjoyed this loop.

@ricklarry4212 Год назад

Nice hike and splendid views, Bryan. Glad you got some good weather, although it did rain, I guess that goes with the territory. Thanks for sharing.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Rick! Fortunately it only rained at night.

@markswisher1152 Год назад

Thanks

@BryanDeLay Год назад

You're welcome Mark! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@strickysbackpackingadventures Год назад

Nice trip Bryan. Did an overnight on Big Frog last summer. Pretty steep terrain and not to many views IMO. As always, thanks for taking us along. Stay safe!

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Stricky! Yes, very steep terrain and not too many views in the summer.

@DixonHikes Год назад

Good lookin’ loop, Bryan. Another beautiful Wilderness Area!

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Chris! I'm about half way through your OT thru-hike. Very impressive so far.

@DixonHikes Год назад

Thank ya sir! Man, what an experience. Still processing it really.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

I'm sure it take some time to let it all soak in. Just watched another OT video. Saving my comments till the end.

@markcooke4379 Год назад

Enjoyed watching how the foliage was more developed down low and as you approached 4200’ plus it was so much less. Great time to be out backpacking. Sometime in your videos you need to show those gourmet meals you cook up. The only thing that could of made your video better was to see Nathan arriving after dark, hope he is doing well. Thanks for taking us along in a beautiful area. Greeting from KY!

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Mark! It's that time of the year with the green creeping up the mountains. Thanks for asking about Nathan; he is doing great.

@nato2959 Год назад

Bryan, as usual, your pace on the trails is unique. Your eternal youth... Please visit the Palouse in WA. We would host you... Be always safe.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thank you very much Nato. I've been to WA, but never backpacked there, although I'd like to sometime. It's just so far away; another 14 or 15 hours of driving from Boulder, WY.

@bolleolympus Год назад

Great vido as always! 👍

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thank you very much Bolle OLYMPUS!

@carolineray2155 Год назад

Great video...really get a feel for the trail and how the trip went. Looks like you have your system down in terms of light weight gear, food hanging, and shelter. Just wondering what you do when its really buggy. Do you have a mesh enclosure for inside the tarp? Also, do you ever wish you had a tent with a bathtub for when its really wet? Thanks so much for sharing your adventures!

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Caroline! As long as I've been backpacking I sure hope I've figured it out by now. If I think there will be a lot of bugs I do have a bug net to hang under the Duomid, although I rarely use it in the southern Appalachians, but use it often when I go out west. I've been using a tarp since 1998 and have never thought about going back to a tent. I have to be careful where I set up the tarp to avoid water running under the tarp. Normally I set it up in the leaves where the ground absorbs the water and there is not much runoff. Also I can use a stick or rock to fold up the edge of my ground cloth if necessary.

@truthbetold1377 Год назад

How about a video full of helpful suggestions on preparing to hike in wilderness areas? Such as water treatments, gear, preparations and footwear, photography tricks and tips. You are great! Also where to get your maps.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

I'll give it some thought, but gear reviews are not really my thing, although a did a series of gear reviews five years ago and here is the first one: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--Di01dqHyrs.html. Of course some of my equipment has changed since then. Regarding maps I always try to find a map for the specific wilderness area by going to an outfitter or ordering one online. If one is not available I use Trails Illustrated maps.

@tangenttrails Год назад

It’s wonderful to see spring returning to the mountains.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

I agree Tangent Trails!

@awksedgreep Год назад

This has been on my bucket list for 25 years. The trail seems to be in better shape now. I can't remember the original route I wanted to do, but all of the details you so graciously provided will def help me recreate it. Putting this one back on the short list. Thank you very much for all the content and details.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

You're welcome Mark! Hopefully you can check out Big Frog sometime.

@vonniek347 Год назад

It is so nice to see all the green foliage filling out. Still waiting for greening up here in Minnesota.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Bet you have a few more weeks to go before the green starts happening there.

@SeniorHiker77 Год назад

Sorry your first campsite was blown out. Mid 50s is just about right.

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Yea, I hated it was destroyed, but the other site worked. Except for the storm the weather was great.

@kentwilliams13 Год назад

Love your content. Do you stop doing trips in East TN and Western NC during the summer due to night time sleeping temps and mosquitoes or do you still get out all summer?

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Thanks Kent! I backpack 12 months of the year. If it's really hot, like 90 degrees, I'll backpack in the higher elevations where the high may only be 75 and the nightly lows will be in the 50's. Mosquitoes are not really a big problem in the southern Appalachians because we don't have a lot of flat water, certainly not like some places out west such as the Wind River Range where from June to early August you may have to wear a head net to keep from inhaling mosquitoes.

@kentwilliams13 Год назад

@@BryanDeLay That is what I figured. Let me know if you ever want a partner for an outing (I know Nathan is your #1 and rightfully so). I recently moved to Cookeville and have been backpacking for over 30 years. My trips with my adult kids are my favorites also!

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Cookeville is a nice town; I went to TTU in the early 70's. I backpack almost once a week and generally don't decide where I'm going until the night before, since there are not many places within two hours of Knoxville that I've not backpacked. If you would like to go sometime just let me know.

@bolleolympus Год назад

I wish you could show how mutch alkohol you fill in your stove♥

@BryanDeLay Год назад

Bolle OLYMPUS, I use about an ounce of alcohol for each burn and I use the stove twice a day, breakfast and dinner.