Hidden Treasures in the Cohuttas-Quest for a Hidden Waterfall with Sleeves

**johnspenn** · 03-01-2018, 13:34

Hey Y'all,

Well I've been out of commission for the whole month of Feb. A bout of strep throat followed up by a severe case in both feet had me down and out, and I'm still hobbling around.

However I finally got around to editing a trip I took back in January with YouTube celebrity, Sleeves. If y'all haven't checked him out yet, you should. He's a hammocker and is currently hiking the AT somewhere in NC.

The trip: My friend Sleeves and I decided to go on an off-trail waterfall hunt in the Cohutta wilderness, based on some "bread crumbs" we found online. We both independently researched where we thought the falls might be located, and when we compared notes we had both settled on the same coordinates. Putting theory to the test, we decided to test our guess and it turned out we were right!

**Benson Burner** · 03-01-2018, 18:31

Originally Posted by johnspenn

Hey Y'all,

Well I've been out of commission for the whole month of Feb. A bout of strep throat followed up by a severe case in both feet had me down and out, and I'm still hobbling around.

However I finally got around to editing a trip I took back in January with YouTube celebrity, Sleeves. If y'all haven't checked him out yet, you should. He's a hammocker and is currently hiking the AT somewhere in NC.

The trip: My friend Sleeves and I decided to go on an off-trail waterfall hunt in the Cohutta wilderness, based on some "bread crumbs" we found online. We both independently researched where we thought the falls might be located, and when we compared notes we had both settled on the same coordinates. Putting theory to the test, we decided to test our guess and it turned out we were right!

A little off trailing is good for the soul. Way to go. Gotta love the name sleeves. Classic.

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**ObdewlaX** · 03-01-2018, 19:54

Nice video & looks like a fun adventure not to mention bushwhacking to find the 'hidden' falls.

Thanks for posting.

**wa4chq** · 03-02-2018, 22:25

great video....cool hike! Thanks

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**johnspenn** · 03-03-2018, 07:54

Originally Posted by Benson Burner

A little off trailing is good for the soul. Way to go. Gotta love the name sleeves. Classic.

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I totally agree BB. While I love walking on well-groomed trails and making some miles, it's also great to leave the trail no and then and slow things down, see what's around. If you like watching thru-hike videos make sure to check Sleeves' YT channel! Thanks!

Originally Posted by ObdewlaX

Nice video & looks like a fun adventure not to mention bushwhacking to find the 'hidden' falls.

Thanks for posting.

It was a really great journey with a spectacular destination. Thanks for watching!

Originally Posted by wa4chq

great video....cool hike! Thanks

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Appreciate you watching!

**InfuriatedMax** · 03-03-2018, 19:22

Wow! That is a really cool waterfall. Really nice shots of it too. I appreciate you sharing and keeping it a little bit of a secret. Sometimes its better to protect some of the more beautiful areas.

The angle at 6:02 with the sun and the waterfall, that is where it is at. Glad you were safe and no bears bushwhacking.

**TrailSlug** · 03-03-2018, 19:56

Nice and with snow on the ground. Is this the water fall up Little Rough Creek ?

**johnspenn** · 03-04-2018, 08:30

Originally Posted by InfuriatedMax

Wow! That is a really cool waterfall. Really nice shots of it too. I appreciate you sharing and keeping it a little bit of a secret. Sometimes its better to protect some of the more beautiful areas.

The angle at 6:02 with the sun and the waterfall, that is where it is at. Glad you were safe and no bears bushwhacking.

I was surprised to see the bear tracks, but it was cool to see them at the same time. You're right and normally I don't mind sharing where I've been but sometimes you have to try to keep certain areas "off the radar" if you can. Thanks!

Originally Posted by TrailSlug

Nice and with snow on the ground. Is this the water fall up Little Rough Creek ?

Hey TS I didn't know you ever got over to the Cohuttas. Because my hiking partner and I made a deal, I can neither confirm nor deny the location of the falls, sorry =) The snow and ice really made the day spectacular! Thanks for watching!