Hike to Courthouse Rock & Quilliams Cave (Great Smoky Mountains) 

How about Norton Creek Trail or maybe Ghost House Trail? I feel like your narration of either of those would be lots of fun! :-)

Ghost House trail? I’m going to have to look that one up! I love Norton Creek!

@@HikingwithBraids check it out www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/haunted-tn-hike/

Yes!

Oh how was it?? I haven’t been in years but would like to rehike it.

It was good. I posted this in hike the smokies with some pictures: A beautiful day to be in the Smoky Mountains. A couple of firsts. My first time going to Courthouse Rock and my first time using the All Trails App. All descriptions of this "secret" trail, mention bushwacking, off trail, not maintained by the park service. I initially took a wrong turn on a trail beside a creek. Then I turned on the All Trails App. Quickly realized I was not on the correct trail. I kept the app on the rest of the trip. Once on the right trail it was cleared just like maintained trails in the park. Downed trees had sections sawed out so you could walk through without stepping over logs. For the most part the trail was easily identifiable. There was a couple of places near the top where I used the app to make sure I was going in the right direction. There appeared to be a couple of home sites with collapsed chimneys. Once at the rock it was larger than I imagined. It is the only freestanding rock formation inside the Smoky Mountains. Great views of Mt. Leconte and the Chimney Tops. Defacing rock walls in the park is not new. G A Barber carved his name way back in 1827. I climbed up on a shelf of the wall, kicked back, fixed a quick lunch, and enjoyed the view.

Thank you!

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Hi Tony and Susie!! I’m definitely going to go back it’s a beautiful area! Thank you so much for letting me know about those areas. When it gets a little warmer I’m going to go back and see the views and go to the other spot you’re talking about. Thank you!!

Thank you! Karen and Kevin are my good friend Carrie’s Aunt and Uncle.

That’s a very interesting idea!! Thanks for the idea Mike!!

Thank you so so much for your support Keith!! It truly means a lot! 🥰

Thank you so much Gail!! I know you can! You got this girl!! ❤️

I believe you! 😊

Yes it’s a very cool area

Thank you friend!

I feel more calm and safe in the mountains than anywhere. ☺️ I’m not sure if we can make it out this year or not but we definitely plan to head that way in the near future! I want to do some hiking on the PCT. As always, thanks for your support Ronald!

I’ll solo hike for you ;) Glad you enjoy the videos!!

The rocks?

Hiking with Braids minus the taller peaks and less humidity the forest is very similar to that of Oregon and Washington. lush green with alot of water. I'd say your climates are most similar during winter months.

Hi Krista! (I’ll call you that instead of newbie lol 😉) Thank you for your sweet comments!! I’m glad you enjoy the vids!! 🥰

I do feel very lucky to love so close to the Smoky Mountains. It’s easy to take it for granted. That’s why I like filming so others can experience it too even if they can’t get out. ❤️

Thank you very much!! 🥰 It dawned on me, hey I can voiceover info after my hike and tell the history. Glad you approve!!! ❤️

I love the history, too. This is not Ron who is pictured. I am Jan. Hubby and I share the iPad and there is only one login. I watch while I do the treadmill. We love to hike on Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga which is close to where we live. Check it out sometime.

You should still be able to use the app in airplane mode. I find they work better that way.

You’re welcome Bob! Im thinking early spring would be nice too! I know you’ll get epic shots whenever you go! 🙂

Lol I did a video on it BUT it was in the winter. I need to do a new one on it! I’ll add it to my list and give you a shoutout when I do the video!! ☺️

Just call me DJ Braidy Braids!! 😂🤣

Hi Richard! Thank you I did it a little different and I’ll be using this style of editing more ☺️ Yes, it makes me happy to meet all you guys on the trail! It feels much more real! 🥰

Thank you! 🥰 Yes, I wouldn’t feel comfortable posting these kind of videos unless I gave a disclaimer. I’d hate for someone to get injured or hurt because they didn’t know.

Thank you so much Amy!! I’ll definitely start doing the commentary more often. It’s easier to do that after the hike lol

Thank you so much! I’m glad my video could help you. Let me know if I can help with any questions or if you’d like to see a video on a certain topic. ☺️

Thank you so much for your support Matt! 🥰Yes, I’m using the Go Pro Black.

Thank you!! 🥰 I used the All Trails app for this hike. This is in the section near the Sugarlands Visitors center off Newfound Gap road.