3 Days Solo Backpacking Big South Fork | Tennessee

Hiking and camping a 24 mile loop in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The trek begins from the Bandy Creek Hiking trailhead, dropping down into the lush valley of the Laurel Fork Creek. The Laurel Fork Creek Trail has a wild feel, winding through mossy clefts mixed with views of chutes and waterfalls. From there I took the John Muir trail up to the sandstone bluffs of the Cumberland Plateau where I was treated to epic views of the gorge carved by the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Recorded Oct 23rd - 25th, 2021 Route Breakdown: Day 1 - 4.80 miles Trails: Unnamed Trail → Bandy Creek Road → Duncan Hollow Bypass → Jack's Ridge Loop → Laurel Fork Creek Day 2 - 12.4 miles Trails: Laurel Fork Creek → John Muir → Grand Gap Loop → Angel Falls Overlook Day 3 - 6.30 miles Trails: Grand Gap Loop → Fall Branch → John Litton Farm → Bandy Creek Road Total Distance: 23.5 miles Satellite map of the full route: https://fatmap.com/routeid/2856004/la... My full gear list: https://lighterpack.com/r/tl5qc9 LoFi highlights version of the trip:    • Alone In Big South Fork - LoFi Hike & Camp...   Instagram:   / outdooroperator   Twitter:   / outdooroperator