Blue Ridge Parkway - Sharp Top hike | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 4

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The summit of Sharp Top Mountain is breathtaking. Not only do you have 360 degree panoramic views of the Peaks of Otter (including the other two peaks, Flat Top and Harkening Hill), but you can see Piedmont to the east and the Allegheny Mountains to the west. Located off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford, Virginia, the Sharp Top summit is 3,875 feet with an elevation gain of 1340 feet. You can hike up to it via a 3 mile round trip out and back or take a bus shuttle (which we didn't use). This was probably one of our favorite Blue Ridge Parkway hikes on this trip.
This is the fourth episode of our Appalachian Mountain series where we took a two week road trip from Shenandoah National Park down the Blue Ridge Parkway and explored the Great Smoky Mountains. From hiking various portions of the Appalachian Trail up to summits and balds, to exploring majestic waterfalls and bluffs and historical mills and cabins deep within Appalachia, we definitely enjoyed seeing the beauty of America's National Parks.
Appalachian Mountains Road Trip 2020 playlist:
Four short hikes in Shenandoah National Park | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 1
• Shenandoah National Pa...
Luray Caverns History, Facts & AUDIO Tour! | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 2
• Luray Caverns History,...
McAfee Knob Hike | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 3
• McAfee Knob Hike | App...
Sharp Top Hike off the Blue Ridge Parkway | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 4
• Blue Ridge Parkway - S...
Hiking to Peaks of Otter Plane B-25 Crash | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 5
• Hiking to Peaks of Ott...
7 Places to See on the Blue Ridge Parkway | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 6
• 7 Places to See on the...
Alum Cave Trail, Great Smoky Mountains Hike | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 7
• Alum Cave Trail, Great...
Rainbow Falls Hike, Great Smoky Mountains, TN | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 8
• Rainbow Falls Hike, Gr...
Mount LeConte hike (Myrtle Point, Cliff Top, Lodge) | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 9
• Mount LeConte Hike (My...
Bullhead Trail from Mount LeConte | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 10
• Bullhead Trail from Mo...
Biking Cades Cove Loop Road, Great Smoky Mountains | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 11
• Biking Cades Cove Loop...
Andrews Bald Hike | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 12
• Andrews Bald Hike, Gre...
Clingmans Dome, Great Smoky Mountains | Appalachian Mountains, Ep. 13
• Clingmans Dome, Great ...
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@owainsphotography397 3 года назад

The view from the top was breathtaking.

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

It was one of the best ones of the trip easily. We even said that at the time too

@TravelwithSuri 3 года назад

I liked the trail very much.. it’s a mix of lush green forest and rocky path! Beautiful view from top of mountain!

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

The view was one of the best in the area. A definite must see.

@TravelersParadise 3 года назад

Now the is the type of hike I would enjoy doing! I like how they made it easier by adding stairs. I did a hike in the Grand Canyon a few weeks ago, which was like wow lol got to edit that video soon!

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Haha that’s awesome! Had phantom ranch reservations this year, but they got cancelled. On the road for a few weeks but just subbed, and will look out for it ;)

@TravelersParadise 3 года назад

@@MagellanandGreyhound Thanks, Enjoy the road trip!

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

@@TravelersParadise thanks!

@costat9995 3 года назад

Love your editing!!!! You are not leaving boring parts playing without a reason!!! That makes it enjoyable every time ❤️😊

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Thank you! Always trying to improve. We’ve come a long way 😜

@MountainRoots 3 года назад

You've done it again! Another great video friends!! Aren't the views just spectacular? -Josh

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

They are. This is what they meant by America the beautiful

@GladysandKenny 3 года назад

I agree the view is spectacular!!

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

@@GladysandKenny 😊

@ReSprout 3 года назад

I just love these videos! They make me smile everytime I watch them! Great memories. Thank you my Magellan. -Greyhound

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

I try to make the best of everything for us. 😘

@CelticPaths4k 3 года назад

Such great feeling of reaching the top condensed in the 2:51 photo! Great hike!

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Yes, this one was really special. One of the better hikes from this trip

@OpenRoad4Two 3 года назад

What an awesome peak! We are hoping to be in better shape by the time we tackle this trip. The views are just amazing. Cool sighting for the bears, did you carry any bear spray on this hike. Cant wait o see the wreckage. "Pizza" sounds like Randy! LOL.

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

This one was one of favorites on the whole trip. Short and steep, but the reward was great! And no we did not have bear spray lol

@NickandRachel 3 года назад

Sweet views up there! Thanks for sharing

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Thanks for watching! Definitely one of the highlights of the trip

@NickandRachel 3 года назад

@@MagellanandGreyhound you're welcome! We really enjoy making outdoor videos also

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

@@NickandRachel oh awesome! I just subbed for later. On a road trip and can’t really watch though 😉

@NickandRachel 3 года назад

@@MagellanandGreyhound thanks we appreciate that! Awesome y'all have a good time

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

@@NickandRachel so far so great! 😆

@ColoradoMartini 3 года назад

I love this place. Wow you saw bears. They really ran off. I can't believe I have not come across your channel before. It rocks.

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Thank you! We appreciate that! We had a much closer encounter with a bear another time as well. So close that Magellan got up on a rock, started yelling and had his hands up. Fun times ...

@wendingourway 3 года назад

My goodness, that view just takes your breath away...hmmm, not so sure about them there bears...lol...thanks once again for a great hike and adventure...

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

This was sadly not the first time we encountered bears on this trip. 🤦‍♂️

@TravelShades 3 года назад

Like 18. Beautiful video.

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Thank you!

@TooMuchLuggage 3 года назад

👍 the voice over was done wonderful. I wish I was better when doing voice overs. Keep up the good work

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Thank you! We definitely need to improve a lot, it’s not some thing that comes easy to us. On a road trip at the moment, but I will try to remember and check out some of your stuff. I am sure you are not as bad as you think you are

@travelandamericanlifewithb3134 3 года назад

I love the voice over in your videos, cause you guys explain everything and keep your audience with you. Great place. I love the hiking. Bears can be dangerous there right ? But it's very interesting that bears can come. View from the top is breathtaking. Thank you for sharing

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your kind words Bobby. We’re trying to show people what we’re doing in hopes that maybe they’ll do it one day too, there’s just so much stuff out there that you just can’t keep to yourself, you know? In other news, I am about to arrive in Detroit to see a friend on a massive road trip, any things I should make sure I do?

@travelandamericanlifewithb3134 3 года назад

@@MagellanandGreyhound hi, if you are coming to Detroit city then please visit, Detroit art museum, river front , we have 3 casinos too. Henry ford museum. Bell isle. Ann arbor city, Frankenmuth, dow gardens, Holland Michigan, Saugatuck, Meijer gardens. List is very long hahahahaha. These places are around 2 hours or less drive from Detroit.

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

@@travelandamericanlifewithb3134 thanks! I did Belle Isle and Riverfront. Fall colors still out!

@travelandamericanlifewithb3134 3 года назад

@@MagellanandGreyhound thats great

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

@@travelandamericanlifewithb3134 Michigan is just a beautiful place during the fall

@GladysandKenny 3 года назад

I would love that hike because it's mostly shaded LOL Looks kinda steep. How difficult was it? Lots of stairs but totally worth it. The views are awesome!!

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

It was steep. Take your time if you do it. It’s not very long, but definitely strenuous in parts

@davidhorne2326 3 года назад

Have you hiked Buffalo Mountain in Floyd County? Pretty sure it’s in Floyd.

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

No, but I’m assuming if you’re mentioning it, it’s probably awesome! Maybe on the way back up. 🙃

@davidhorne2326 3 года назад

@@MagellanandGreyhound I don’t know if I would make a special trip. Just awesome views from the top. 3900’ elevation.

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

@@davidhorne2326 definitely with checking out though. We’ll hike anything !

@uselesstutorials1153 3 года назад

Hello, I saw your kind comment on my friend ''Travel and American life with Bobby'' and decide to visit and join your channel! great content! hope you do the same, have a great Sunday

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Thank you! Just checked it out and subbed. On a road trip now so our watching video time isn’t ideal. :)

@uselesstutorials1153 3 года назад

@@MagellanandGreyhound Thank you very much! Stay safe, don't watch & Drive haha

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

@@uselesstutorials1153 haha it’s just one of us solo so definitely not!

@whallee99 3 года назад

Question for anyone who has done this hike before: How long did it take you to get to the top? I am planning on hiking this to catch sunrise in a couple weeks, and need to figure out the timing of it all...

@MagellanandGreyhound 3 года назад

Obviously all depends on your hiking ability, but I'd say two hours should be more than enough time. It is not far, but it is very steep