I hiked 62 miles through swamp and mud for THIS ending!! | Ocean to Lake Trail Day 3

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  • @cwesley2005
    @cwesley2005 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Kelly hays hikes is hands down the best hiking CZcams channel!

  • @rockercover
    @rockercover Před 4 měsíci +5

    Still is unique to find anyone trekking through water and not complaining. All those different things in the water, (gelatin blobs, etc.), beyond words. Glad there are pleasant adventurer’s like you, that post trail videos.

  • @carolwerner3881
    @carolwerner3881 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Btw, just came across that weird plant you saw in my plant book. It is a Round leaved Sundew. It's a bug catcher, like Venus flytrap. It catches bugs with its' sticky leaves. 😮

  • @craig1lengyel
    @craig1lengyel Před 4 měsíci +3

    I cannot believe you hike in that swamp water and I would think blisters would be all over your feet. kudos to your tenacity!

  • @theTenaciousZ
    @theTenaciousZ Před 4 měsíci +3

    Thanks for sharing another adventure, Kelly! My brother and I just completed the trail on Friday. We stayed at the Loop 4, Bowman Island, and Soggy Socks campsites. Also, watched parts 1 & 2 of your hike before departing, and it helped us greatly on what conditions to expect on trail. Wishing you the best on your next hike!😄🙌🏼

  • @joesoutdoorplaces
    @joesoutdoorplaces Před 4 měsíci +1

    I think Florida should be my place to hike. Flat and beautiful. This trail was especially fantastic.

  • @RickINFJ
    @RickINFJ Před 4 měsíci +6

    Wow, yet another trail in the books for 9L! 😀 Congratulations to all of you. Thank you so much for all the adventures and beautiful vlogs. ✌️

  • @jamesadams2334
    @jamesadams2334 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Another nice hiking video Kelly. Congratulations on another thru hike completion! You guys look like you had so much fun on this trail.
    geek

  • @captainandrewcrabtree6535
    @captainandrewcrabtree6535 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Pretty sure those trees are called Banyan trees... we have some huge older ones here around Tampa Bay! Hike looked like alot of fun! 🤙🦀🌴

  • @starman9458
    @starman9458 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hiking through the sunset is really beautiful and glad you made it to the Atlantic Ocean at night. I’d love to trail hike through Florida someday.

  • @fretlessed25
    @fretlessed25 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Nice to highlight these kind of trails as a person who may not be able to commit to weeks or months of hiking a longer trail could do this with just a couple vacation days on either side of a weekend.

  • @kovenant7
    @kovenant7 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Florida trail is much better they I thought it would be. Amazing plants and blob creatures!!
    I imagine there is bobcats.
    I found some cabin rental trails in south MS they don't advertise in hopes to keep it sorta low key, hard to find but cool sites and there is a massive lake.

  • @SOLERPLEXSTUDIOSINCWCSS
    @SOLERPLEXSTUDIOSINCWCSS Před 4 měsíci +2

    Kelly your hiking videos transport viewers into breathtaking landscapes, weaving a visual symphony of nature's wonders. Your radiant spirit shines through each frame, complementing the awe-inspiring scenery. It's not just about the trails you conquers; it's about the grace with which you navigate them, creating a mesmerizing blend of adventure and beauty that captivates your audience.

  • @gracemccoy2874
    @gracemccoy2874 Před 4 měsíci +1

    What a great group of hikers you are having so much fun together! You could tell you had a great love life attitude in this video. Well done!👍 great hike!

  • @IShallNotBeSilent
    @IShallNotBeSilent Před 4 měsíci +2

    You are right, I can't believe how clear the water is. I admire your love for all things nature and how you show us the coolest things we would never see. Just saw you over with the other Kellie, and Cody, that was some fun. They had a band playing for y'all....lol......Congratulations on another finished trail....You Rock!

  • @leedanielson7452
    @leedanielson7452 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Well done Kelly! Enjoyed it!!!😊❤👍👏🏻

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci +2

      thank you for watching, Lee! :)

  • @TeeGreen222
    @TeeGreen222 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Whaat !! 😲 Girl, you rented a beach house in MY town!! That’s our south beach and that’s our jetty! 😲 I would’ve flipped out if I’d randomly run into you & the crew. Hope you enjoyed it!

  • @Djhikes63
    @Djhikes63 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Ya know what pisses me off? When I type "kelly" into the CZcams search and it don't automatically go to kelly hays. Get with it algorithm! There's only one Kelly on CZcams we care about watching. 😉 been following you a long time and look forward to each video. Brightens this old lady's day. Y'all are killin' it! Stay and have fun!

  • @Elizabeth-pt4bv
    @Elizabeth-pt4bv Před 4 měsíci +1

    Congratulations, another great series of videos, and another trail checked off. Thank you for vlogging so we can follow along and experience it with you. Lol while you do all the work... can't wait to see what's next. Thanks again and fantastic job 🎉🎊🥳👏👏👏🏆

  • @jasonjones5213
    @jasonjones5213 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Another trail down, looked like a fun trail.

  • @diamondbackking4141
    @diamondbackking4141 Před 4 měsíci +2

    😊❤🎉 another fun trip with you!!! Thanks Kelly !!!

  • @813kengarcia
    @813kengarcia Před 4 měsíci +1

    Congratulations Kelly & Co., thanks for taking us along!

  • @rangerinthewoods
    @rangerinthewoods Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wild end to a wild adventure. I think the trees were just saying hello. Just have to translate the leafy language, "I am Groot!"

  • @bannerpage
    @bannerpage Před 4 měsíci +1

    That was fun! Thanks for taking us along

  • @Victory1981
    @Victory1981 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Beautiful hike! Love those boardwalks as well

  • @JasonfromEarth
    @JasonfromEarth Před 4 měsíci +1

    What an experience. Thanks for sharing!
    I am building my way up, slowly, to doing longer and longer hikes. My goal this year is to do 20-30 miles in a day. But I know I have to build up my pace and stamina.

  • @richardross7219
    @richardross7219 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Nice video but, I hate slogging through swamps. Glad that you enjoyed it. Congrats on another trail completed. Happy Trails. Good Luck, Rick

  • @jduggan4129
    @jduggan4129 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thanks for taking us on this trail very cool. Love you California Joanna

  • @nam_hn
    @nam_hn Před 4 měsíci +3

    Congrats! Mr. Bob must've had enough seeing you walking in the swamp!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci

      HAHAHAHA yes!

    • @harrythehammer
      @harrythehammer Před 3 měsíci

      @@kellyhays23 I just found your channel the other day and I’m such a big fan. I love your adventures.

  • @ThenaturalmedicAdventures
    @ThenaturalmedicAdventures Před 4 měsíci

    Those cool plants are called sundews. I believe those jelly balls are byrozoa which are actually a primative animal not a plant oddly enough. They used to show up at the park swim area when I Worked at Lake Catherine back in Summer 2001. Love those glasses very terminator lol. Cool trip ty for taking us!

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan Před 4 měsíci +1

    Congrats on finishing another trail. Thanks for the video and scenery. What's next? Stay well and be safe. Warmer weather is coming this week.

  • @wendypelaez9305
    @wendypelaez9305 Před 4 měsíci +2

    The carnivorous plant is called sundew

  • @user-jc8re8gr6x
    @user-jc8re8gr6x Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi Kelly! I love watching your videos. I love how independant you are and just travel wherever you want. I live in my car for almost 2 years now, but I dont travel.like you do! Lol... Keep it going girl! Your Awesome!
    Diane

  • @carolwerner3881
    @carolwerner3881 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Another great FLORIDA hike!! I just love the diverse woods in Florida. Thanks for taking us along for the fun. Love the ending!!🌴🎊😻

  • @musingwithreba9667
    @musingwithreba9667 Před 4 měsíci +1

    What the heck are those jelly things in the swamp? 😳 I don't think I would have picked it up. I'm terrified of jellyfish 🪼 😫
    Other than the blobs, good hike ! 😊

  • @bill1i2am
    @bill1i2am Před 4 měsíci +1

    i love the swamp. love it

  • @outofbounds218
    @outofbounds218 Před 4 měsíci +2

    It's a love/hate on the O to L trail. after 3 times I do still want to go back....... Crazy huh? Anyway, great video Kellz!

  • @bernielamont825
    @bernielamont825 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Morning MJ, good video of hiking in warm Fla., sitting here watching the full moon set on this cold morning in w. Pa. Your keeping me psyched for doing a short hike and camp in a couple of months, CONGRATS!

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci

      Morning! Hope you are keeping warm, spring is just around the corner! hope your hike goes awesome!

  • @fitnessfreak498
    @fitnessfreak498 Před 4 měsíci +1

    always great hiking videos , bringing out florida like i never never knew . I just dont know how you can walk through that much water

  • @Elizabethmoonlightchild
    @Elizabethmoonlightchild Před 4 měsíci +1

    9lives checking off another trail! Awesome job girl, thanks for sharing ❤

  • @Jim_Tabor
    @Jim_Tabor Před 4 měsíci +2

    Thanks for sharing, my goal is to hike that trail next year, still struggling with long Covid, and one good lung. Congratulations

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci

      you got this! I had long vid at the end of 2022. It took me about 6 months to start feeling back to normal. keep pressing forward!

  • @user-pd3vg3nn3y
    @user-pd3vg3nn3y Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi Kelly what an incredible Beautiful Awesome Amazing Scenery 😊

  • @billevans9231
    @billevans9231 Před 4 měsíci +3

    That's the problem with Florida trails, you almost always end with wet feet. But still fun

  • @wildflowersadventures
    @wildflowersadventures Před 4 měsíci +1

    Another great trail and video!! Thanks Kelly!

  • @anthonybarbour43
    @anthonybarbour43 Před 3 měsíci

    Great series, Kelly! Somewhere along the way, I think you crossed paths with some of my paddling buddies from Alabama. They said you were in camp one night as they paddled the Suwannee River.

  • @anneoconnor3614
    @anneoconnor3614 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Another great adventure !! Thank you

  • @jackredding7891
    @jackredding7891 Před 3 měsíci

    Kelly, you can tell we’ve had a wet winter. You guys rock!!

  • @robertbarnes4
    @robertbarnes4 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Wonderful hike. Great job

  • @rosemarymcleod4074
    @rosemarymcleod4074 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Another great hike! Enjoyed watching the videos.

  • @robmechanic
    @robmechanic Před 4 měsíci +1

    Congratulations on another great hike!!

  • @Jllcountry5118
    @Jllcountry5118 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Congrats quite a feet… wet feet!! Looked awesome!! Glad u wound up at beach instead of goin other way 👍💪

  • @davidlooney3018
    @davidlooney3018 Před 3 měsíci

    Looks like a fun hike. Thanks for sharing 😊👍

  • @yvetteconn8678
    @yvetteconn8678 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Outstanding!

  • @snark007
    @snark007 Před 4 měsíci +2

    What another awesome adventure, thanks for sharing

  • @DanielSaleeba
    @DanielSaleeba Před 3 měsíci

    Y’all do this for fun. We did it growin up as kids to bring home food. I spent my life growing up in the swamp

  • @mariojsworld
    @mariojsworld Před 3 měsíci

    Great hike and views along the way.

  • @garylindenmuth7468
    @garylindenmuth7468 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great hike

  • @user-zc2xl2fy3u
    @user-zc2xl2fy3u Před 3 měsíci

    The very young palmetto’s are good to pull and there is about 3 or 4 inches you can munch on while you are hiking kinda helps pass the time away😊

  • @maxrun934
    @maxrun934 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great 👍 job. Always awesome

  • @brucemartin2882
    @brucemartin2882 Před 3 měsíci

    There are a few trails like this in Pensacola..Jones Swamp Preserve and boardwalk..

  • @charlenecarnes8139
    @charlenecarnes8139 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Love your vibes ❤❤❤

  • @SalPane1224
    @SalPane1224 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I'm still here, enjoying your adventures, is been a little rough

  • @charlenecarnes8139
    @charlenecarnes8139 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just seen you on Cody n Kelly's channel. So awesome when CZcamsr hook up. Double the fun❤

  • @stanhigh
    @stanhigh Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great video. Wish there was a way to pop you to 100 k status. Keep on filming.

  • @user-zc2xl2fy3u
    @user-zc2xl2fy3u Před 3 měsíci

    Nothing like the blues!!!

  • @andrewwiist1003
    @andrewwiist1003 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I guess if it were hot out, trekking through the water would be refreshing, but it doesn't look like it was too hot out, so did the water make you feel cold? Seems like you picked a good time of year to go and had a blast.

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci

      It was pretty cold in the mornings!

  • @jrcriner6542
    @jrcriner6542 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Just watched you on Dome Life. Or the adventures of Cody and Kellie lol

  • @brucemartin2882
    @brucemartin2882 Před 3 měsíci

    Never seen someone so beautiful after 2days and nights in the woods and trails..

  • @rickwheeler978
    @rickwheeler978 Před 4 měsíci +1

    We love you, Kelly💘

    • @rickwheeler978
      @rickwheeler978 Před 4 měsíci

      ...and I nearly forgot to mention that it's nice to see Nine Lives out on the prowl again🚴😻🌿

  • @KINGOFTHEWOODS847
    @KINGOFTHEWOODS847 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Hi love the vids you post amazing content ceep it up🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @user-nk1di4qe7t
    @user-nk1di4qe7t Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great adventures, Kelly 👍
    Just think of scars as tattoos with better stories

  • @Daddy-Daughter-shadow-camping

    Me
    And the Daughter wanna try this adventure!!!

  • @sapoverde65
    @sapoverde65 Před 4 měsíci +1

    your an official swamp girl now, best time of the year to do this trail in summer mosqitoes would have carrried you away😀

    • @rockytopwrangler2069
      @rockytopwrangler2069 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Lol ... Gators and Leeches and Snakes .. OH MY !! .. ... And Mosquito Airlines ..

  • @ralphp3057
    @ralphp3057 Před 4 měsíci

    Yup, hiking the real Florida! Not Disney !! lol I’ve seen those gelatin blobs that was red color on my hikes ! Kinda weird looking!! Thanks for sharing your experience!! 👍😬

  • @florida-alaskasummer22driv62
    @florida-alaskasummer22driv62 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Is it true that more than 40 miles of the hike was wet? You've gotten so good at doing these videos. Thanks!

  • @StandardLand
    @StandardLand Před 4 měsíci +1

    Those jelly clumps look like frog eggs

  • @robertpresha9504
    @robertpresha9504 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The last time I came across Kelly was over 2 years ago.I am glad she is ok and having fun.😊

  • @jimmanies767
    @jimmanies767 Před měsícem

    I was born and raised in Fort Pierce lol. I was wondering if you would be around there at some point.

  • @adventurebythemile
    @adventurebythemile Před 4 měsíci +1

    There is a trail I seen on a video or documentary that runs from the East Coast in Canada to the West Coast in Canada. I don’t remember the name of it though. I thought that you be a great one for you plus Santo Domingo trail, Ozark trail in Missouri, Arizona Trail, and the obvious CDT, and the Te Araroa trail in New Zealand.
    Will you do any of them?

  • @stretch1151
    @stretch1151 Před 4 měsíci

    OMG! Did I hear Kelly Hays talk about a palm hammock? LOL

  • @vibelife5133
    @vibelife5133 Před 4 měsíci +1

    🤙

  • @DanielSaleeba
    @DanielSaleeba Před 3 měsíci

    I hiked this trail barefoot a couple of times. Best experience ever

  • @davepicard4476
    @davepicard4476 Před 3 měsíci

    Want to try this trail not sure I can make it

  • @deeannabrowning3464
    @deeannabrowning3464 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Blobs= frog eggs maybe

  • @jrcriner6542
    @jrcriner6542 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Any chance you will hike the Ozark Highlands trail?

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci

      It’s on the list!!

    • @jrcriner6542
      @jrcriner6542 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kellyhays23 awesome thanks

    • @thereluctanthiker2211
      @thereluctanthiker2211 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Just hiked the OT…it was beautiful w plenty of water. (Heard that is low now!!) You would definitely enjoy it…reminded me of a smaller and more beautiful, maybe?? Pinhoti.

  • @charliefitz1105
    @charliefitz1105 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Banyan Trees.

  • @walkeroutdoorsadventures8521
    @walkeroutdoorsadventures8521 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Congratulations on your thru hike. It's very rewarding. I just finished the trail on Saturday. We also finished in 3 days.
    Feel free to watch my hike I've posted all 3 days on my channel. Great videos as always...

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci +1

      heck yeah I will for sure! was it still super wet?

    • @walkeroutdoorsadventures8521
      @walkeroutdoorsadventures8521 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kellyhays23 it was very wet and muddy conditions. Ankle deep to knee deep probably 70 percent of the trail. Feeling it in the legs today😬

    • @jimmyjenkins9240
      @jimmyjenkins9240 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Is your middle name Joy, cause you live it out everyday!

  • @Tzippi
    @Tzippi Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hey Girl! Did you see my tag about Thailand? I think Muay Thai training for two or three days and hiking the rest of the time would be amazing!!!

  • @jrcflaus
    @jrcflaus Před 4 měsíci +1

    Any water moccasins or rattlesnakes?

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Im sure, but luckily i did not see any!

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan Před 4 měsíci

    Have a great dinner!

  • @DanielSaleeba
    @DanielSaleeba Před 3 měsíci

    So many things you just walked by as food and didn’t even know it.

  • @badjujuwallace1320
    @badjujuwallace1320 Před 4 měsíci

    11:29 @kellyhayshikes I need to know what eyeshadow you’re wearing 😅

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci +2

      It’s called skin discoloration. It was free from the heavens

    • @badjujuwallace1320
      @badjujuwallace1320 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kellyhays23 🤣🤣🤣

    • @badjujuwallace1320
      @badjujuwallace1320 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kellyhays23 😩 I feel like donkey ears popped out of my head. I know darn good & well you aren’t hiking and carrying & appling makeup!!! 😬 🙄 🤦🏼‍♀️

  • @Pepper-kw9ny
    @Pepper-kw9ny Před 10 dny

    Its supposed to be about the journey; not the destination.

  • @povcamping
    @povcamping Před 4 měsíci +1

    Those blob things look like frog eggs to me.

  • @rockytopwrangler2069
    @rockytopwrangler2069 Před 4 měsíci +1

    ... Pretty location ....but not many people "get" to hike this ... ?? It's the "why" that gets me .... I guess you learn the "Swamp Shuffle" .. .. Stuff from the movie "The Blob" ... What causes the white sand only on trail ?? .. ... Cool viny trees near the end .. ..Looks like you and the group had fun ...

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci

      not many people get to experience the beauty of the swamp because they don't want to hike through mud and water to get there. I get it, but just a shame because it's incredible out there!

    • @rockytopwrangler2069
      @rockytopwrangler2069 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kellyhays23 .. Thanks for the reply and individual take on the trail ... Your just a BADASS ... Enjoy following along ....Stay Safe ....

    • @rockytopwrangler2069
      @rockytopwrangler2069 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kellyhays23 ... I guess that's the part I don't get " The Beauty of the Swamp" ....

    • @kellyhays23
      @kellyhays23  Před 4 měsíci

      thank you so much for coming along with me!! appreciate you!@@rockytopwrangler2069

  • @Dzanadomars
    @Dzanadomars Před 4 měsíci +1

    👣

  • @johndonahue4777
    @johndonahue4777 Před 3 měsíci

    I am way behind. .

  • @nowyouareoneofus9684
    @nowyouareoneofus9684 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Those pretty legs dont need to be damaged!

  • @forrestwhite8052
    @forrestwhite8052 Před 3 měsíci

    Apparently you haven’t watched the “Blob”

  • @garyblack2858
    @garyblack2858 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Comment 100