We hiked a few sections of the Benton Mackaye

**Sweeper** · 05-21-2012, 15:37

Originally Posted by Toddw

At least you didn't run completely dry. You never know on a trail you've never traveled whether you've packed enough water though, unless you otherwise have a reliable report. We hiked part of the Pinhoti trail and thought we had plenty until we got low just before we found a good stream. We had started rationing too. The report we had included a creek that wound up being still, shallow and stagnant. We'll know next time how to pack for that trail.

I hiked that section in 2006 and ran out of water - it was November and all of the marked sources were dry. After that hike, I started carrying a minimum of 3 liters at all times if not more. I never want to be that thirsty again!

Sweeper

**Bruciehi5** · 05-22-2012, 02:20

Excellent hand modelling! Thanks for the walk on the bridge – very nice! And thanks goes to your brother for suggesting you post your video, I enjoyed it!

**pixelgator** · 05-22-2012, 05:37

Originally Posted by trailryder42

Good video. I enjoyed that.

I'm looking for a new camera. Please post what what yours is.

It's a Canon PowerShot SD 1200 IS. Nice enough, but doesn't have wind noise reduction. My next one will probably be the Nikon Cool Pix.

Nice to hear from Amarillo. We grew up there! What do you do for trees to hang your hammock from? (Just Kidding!) One of the subjects we talked about on this hang was how much we miss Palo Duro.

**nothermark** · 05-22-2012, 06:55

Nice walk in the woods, I love country like that. Thanks for sharing!

**Tumbleweedz** · 05-22-2012, 07:33

Thanks for the complement on the "hand modeling". I worked on that for a long time but I'm sure that was obvious. This was my first multiple night hike/hang. I will say that it was a challenge but it was a great week. The Benton MacKye is an awesome trail but next time I'll make sure that I'm in a little better shape before beginning. And thanks to my brother for being an incredible guide. Can't wait to do it again. Maybe the Porkies in the UP this Fall.

**ezadventurer** · 05-22-2012, 08:52

Nice video. I used to hike sections of the BMT about ten years ago or so. Really liked the Stanley Gap area. I also used to hike a lot of other areas in Northern GA such as Cohutta or near Garrard Gap. A really great area to live near since it has so many trails and was never crowded when I used to hike. I rarely ran into anyone when I used to hike there and if I did, I don't ever remember seeing more than one other group on multi day hikes.

ez

**trailryder42** · 05-22-2012, 11:34

Originally Posted by pixelgator

Nice to hear from Amarillo. We grew up there! What do you do for trees to hang your hammock from? (Just Kidding!) One of the subjects we talked about on this hang was how much we miss Palo Duro.

Small world.

As to what to hang from, yeah it can be challenging.

As for Palo Duro, maybe a few of these will take you back.

https://vimeo.com/user9301958/videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSbM3FsXuqo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65ASVJSLHQM

**pixelgator** · 05-22-2012, 13:47

Wow, Trailryder!
That afternoon hang looked like a lot of work for a nap!
Charles Goodnight couldn't have done better.
I really do miss that canyon, even after all these years. When I was a kid I used to see an indian behind every rock!