POV: You Thru Hike the Mountains-To-Sea Trail

Sights and sounds from the Mountains-To-Sea Trail. The Mountains-to-sea Trail is a urban footpath that extends across North Carolina. Beginning at Clingmans Dome in the Smoky Mountains to Jockey’s Ridge on OBX. The trail is roughly 1,175 miles and every year individuals attempt to backpack/hike it in it's entirety. In 2020, I decided to hike the MST in less than 30 days averaging 40.1 miles a day.

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[TheLeecoe]

When you went through Elkin NC you went through my hometown cool.

[jerryparnell]

Incredible video. Such great mountain views and a variety of the trail.thanks for sharing g. Youare amazing.Happy Hiking

[kan-zee]

1:34 ....AWESOME 👀
6:26 ...wow...SHARK WEEK 🦈

[SugarHikes]

Love these POV videos! So nice to vibe out and do some "armchair hiking" while i drink my coffee!

[ervinslens]

Brilliant upload, you captured some fantastic shots.

[amanitaocreata]

I think I've decided that this will be my life. I already go on super long hikes around my area. But now, next time I save up enough money, I'm going on a few months long hike. I didn't know it was possible

[david_WQDF]

Anyone can trip over a rock🤬 but can you trip walking on a flat tile floor in Walmart like I can? We live in SC and might try backpacking the mountains and then slack pack the rest of it to complete the thru hike in the summer

[Wandererofrealmz]

Hello! This looks like a beautiful trail, and I was just wondering how much experience do you think one should have to accomplish this trail? I have no intention of setting a record, but this definitely looks challenging! Thank you

[whistlepigoutdoors]

I'm currently section hiking the MTS as I look forward to retirement and then attempting to thruhike the AT. I'll be starting section 3 as soon as the Parkway opens up. I look every day at their website hoping that they open up. Enjoyed your video. I'm looking forward to the remaining mountain sections. What is your opinion of the sections between Johnston County and Pender County? Seems like a lot of road walking.

[cealcat]

I’d love to do this…..on a bicycle……with a partner…..my hips hate hiking!

[fuquaysteve]

Some of the road walks leave me cold....but still enjoyable nonetheless....just not my fav...

[annelisehornack]

Hey Tara, my husband and I are thinking about doing the MST. We want to do it in summer/fall 2025 over 4 months. 2 questions for you - did you feel you had good access to lodging/camping (the MST website is unclear about options) and also what are some good training goals you'd recommend since we are experienced hikers but have not backpacked before? Tysm :)