You're probably being stalked by an ancient spirit that's been trying to reach you about your vehicle's extended warranty....

You should set trail cameras to catch what’s following behind you and collect them on your way back.

I really like it when you talk about the history and folklore about an area that you're hiking on.

The Cherokee, my ancestors have a story of a large giant that lived in that area. Everyone knew not to hunt for game there because the giant would kill you if he caught you. One time two young men of the tribe went there to hunt because at the time the game was scarce. They were found by the giant and was chased by him. They got away but there is a rock that has claw marks in it and it is said that those marks were from the giant as he jumped over rocks to chase the boys. To this day the rock is sacred to our people. Thank you for another great video.

You are right about being watched Luke, it was us, LOL.

Luke, I always love your videos, but when these mysterious events occur during your travels, it just drags me in, like a moth to the flame, I can't get enough, great work!

As mostly Cherokee you should believe our folklore, many generations know alot about the outdoors and we pass along information that saves our lives.

Luke, you are brave. I can feel the creepiness of that trail through the video. Something is definitely off about that place.

Lucas, we camped where the AT and Creeper Trail meet up. We had a fire, and I felt something touch my leg. I thought my hubby was getting fresh, and then I realized he wasn't close enough to touch me. I clicked on my headlamp, expecting to see a critter. But there was nothing! Definitely a WTF moment!

Even with the fog, the background of the forest behind you with the contrast of the reddish leaves on the ground is just SO BEAUTIFUL. It’s a huge reason why I love your channel. Just the natural beauty of the forest

I'm a 61 year old man and have done a lot of camping by myself well me and my horse and have been through a lot and I've learned to always have a firearm at all times just for the predators both 4 legged and the 2 legged stay safe my friend

I don’t think I’d be hiking to a place called the Devils Throne

The constant thunder provided the perfect atmosphere for this adventure. I heard the screams, which could have been a bird(?), and I think the footsteps.

The one thing I'm sure off. I'm sooo glad you didn't stay camping overnight. I was sitting at the edge of my seat even before you mentioned the big poisonous snakes. I don't really believe, at least not yet, about big foot. The stories about certain places that have uneasy feeling when you are there, for whatever reason, yes, i do believe in that. Thank you for another amazing video, Luke. Stay safe!

I was scared sitting in my lounge watching you hear those footsteps and screams

That place is very strange. Even without the stories attached to it. Fantastic adventure.

Whatever is out there will only let you see it when it wants you to. There's a lot of dark things that live in the shadows of wild land. Most people are to distracted to notice the signs. Places like that should be taken seriously and never mockingly.

Could be moonshiners making sure you don't stumble upon their still 😆

What scares me more than a bigfoot encounter is those dang rattlesnakes. At least we can ALL hear the footsteps in the background, so that was not your imagination.

Seems I could hear footsteps when you too stopped to listen. Take care. Thank you Luke.

Luke you are a man of your word. Glad you followed through with your commitment. I do remember your first trip to Devils Throne. Those footsteps were so creepy. I could clearly hear them. The Forest people like to flank you and walk along side of you. A very common pattern one experiences.

Dang Luke, 24 seconds in with your little "whoops", scared the living crap out of me!

Here's a little piece of advice..my friend's dad taught me camping alone etc. If it capable of following you.. then it's capable of possibly injurying you!! . And you probably need an escape plan or a plan to keep yourself safe .

When I was going to Penn State for Wildlife I was picked to give two reports on bears, Grizzlies and Black Bears. I read every book available at the time from every bear expert and have come in close contact to several Black Bears while working as a Forest Biologist in Montana. virtually every hunter, hiker, fisherman who was ever attacked by a Grizzly never had a suspicion there was even a bear in the area before they were attacked. This doesn't include those occasions where someone stumbled across a female with cubs. That was just bad luck. Black Bears , unless they have become habituated to humans, are very quiet, secretive animals. They have fur, which is very quiet in the woods, and padded feet which make virtually no noise in the forests. Of, the recommendation is to lie down and play dead if attacked by a Grizzly. As tough as that is to do, it is the only real "defense" you have against one , unless you have time to use your bear spray or firearm. Grizzlies do not usually view people as a food source. However, if you come across a Black Bear that steadily walks you down and won't be dissuaded by yelling, hitting trees, whatever you try and finally does charge you, if you lie down in front of a Black bear that is showing this passive / aggressive behavior, it will eat you. If you don't have a firearm, forget about trees, they can climb as fast as a squirrel. The only real defense is a deep body of water. A man from Canada videotaped just the scenario I described a few years ago.A big Black male bear just slowly walked this man down, going side to side, but moving towards the man. He yelled, threw clubs, hit trees.The man was beginning to get really scared until he saw a lake behind him. he ran into the lake, up to his chin, holding his phone over his head. The bear walked up and down the shore line. The man had cell service and called the fish and game, whatever they are called up there, and they told him to Stay where he was and they would get there as soon as they could. I don't remembe rhow long he stood in the lake, but it was summer. Finally they showed up, with hounds. He waded out of the river and the dogs took the scent and treed the bear, which they shot. They also found a partially eaten man not 100 yards from where he first saw the bear. Oh, Bigfoot? No Bigfoot. There are millions of more people here now than there was in the 60's when this all started. There is no such thing as wilderness anymore and everyone has a camera and drones are everywhere.Everyone just wants their ten minutes of fame. Paranormal? That's another story. While a lot of it is bull, not all of it is. I and my wife and daughter and son can attest to that, maybe 45 or so years ago. And he family that moved into the house after we fled, well my wife fled, I had to show I wasn't afraid, but later, I had had enough. The next family that moved in had the same experience there and they left abruptly also. The last family that moved in didn't last a month..Finally someone burned it down. I suspect the owner did as it had fallen into disrepair..

Luke’s resourcefulness in this video is truly impressive! Escaping a storm by utilizing a massive rock as cover during heavy flooding rains is a survival skill worth learning. The way he adapts to the changing conditions and makes the most of natural elements is both educational and inspiring. Kudos to Luke, the Lone Wolf, for sharing these practical tips with us! 🌧️🏕️🔥

I completely agree with you... Anyone who spends enough time in nature will encounter things they can't explain, but keeping an open mind and an eye out for trouble and you should be fine. Bigfoot? Maybe, fun to entertain, at the least

It might have been a bear following Luke. The bear was probably impressed with Luke's orange backpack. The bear might have thought the backpack was a huge piece of citrus fruit---citrus fruit that walked.

Hey Luke. Loved your folk lore stories and the adventure. I don't know if I ever told you before, but I was once the co-founder of the Lone Star State Paranormal Society here where I live in Texas. A friend and I started the group back around 2008 or 2009. We did ghost hunting for about 5 to 6 years. Back when every channel you tuned to had a paranormal show on it, more than now. lol I can honestly say I saw things I can never explain and heard things I could never explain. On one of the very last hunts we did, I saw a black mist figure in the room with me, our cameras didn't pick it up, and my team members couldn't see it on the video monitor. When I went back a day later and listened to the voice recorder, I picked up a voice during the same time I saw that figure, saying "Death is Here!" That was just one of several things that made me get out of ghost hunting.

I am a skeptic as well, Luke. I backpacked for 63 years almost globally; military and civilian years. I encountered bears, mountain lion, large elk, one moose and a couple crazy badgers...never a Bigfoot. Being a very small part Cherokee on my dad's side (South Carolina), I have an open mind.

Some advice from an old lady hiker: one thing witches, big foot, bears and bad people in general were no doubt attracted to were the Doritos. Do what I do: eat them before you even start hiking and brush your teeth just after. 🤠

I have experienced the same in the desert. In my case it was even more difficult to find an explanation. There were no big trees or bushes where a big animal could hide. But I could hear steps in the sand/gravel. I did not see or hear anything strange or weird other than the sound of the step. The plan was to camp overnight but something did not feel right. I decided no to stay. Planing to go back this year….let’s see what happens 👻

This keeps popping in my mind. A quip from the rudyard Kipling poem. If You Can Keep Your Head When Everybody Round You Is Losing His, Then It Is Very Probable That You Don’t Understand the Situation

That screaming sounded like a dying rabbit. My Fox Pro game caller sounded exactly the same for rabbit in distress.

You are a brave man. Your mental strength is beyond admirable, sending love from the Loch Ness monster 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️❤️

I remember watching your video from a year ago. I had the audio turned up for this one and I definitely heard what you heard. Be safe Luke, in all of your adventures my friend.

I think we all heard what you did. Those foot steps were very loud, even in the rain on the forest floor. The screams yes heard them well. Be safe and Devils throne was just as exciting this year too.

I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight! Thanks Luke! 😬

Does not fear monsters or wild animals in the woods. Fears ball cancer. I rate it xD

Luke, I love the stories that you share. Thanks for letting me come along on your fantastic adventures.

For real, no BS, there are mountain lions there. I have even seen them down on the valley floor here with cubs.

Stay safe Luke. We need people like you in the world. From your friend in Louisanna

Do you have cougar there Luke? They are super stealthy and one of the sounds they make sounds like someone screaming. Interesting!

Thank you Luke for going back to this area. Wanted to see a follow up to your first video and now we have it. Thank you sir!

I'm really thankful I'm not a hiker lol. I grew up camping from the time I was 4 month old till I was 20. We went camping every week on my dads days off during the summer. Dad tried to get mom, me & my twin sister to go on a hike, we'd all say "no thanks". I still love camping. My ideal retirement would be me & my hubby camping every weekend. Altho with me being 66 & he being 81???

You are correct Luke. I’ve said this before but fear is not real it’s an individual mental concept…danger is very real but not fear

That's an intesting LUT you use nowadays, lovely and atmospheric. Keep up these great videos (still watching this one).

I just HAVE to tell you, that when I'm too tired to watch ANYTHING'S else, I always, always tune into your channel. It's like being there myself. Thank you! Don't change a THING! Also: LOVE LOVE LOVE the thunderstorms on your channel. The rain on the tent is AWESOME!!

That continuous rolling thunder is awesome 🙂

a very beautiful forest, but it also looks very scary you can hear screaming and it's good

I love the orange gear!!!

I found myself yelling at the tv screen" Run Luke, RUUUUN!!!! I don't think I'd visit that trail again but you are much braver than I am. I am the oddball that likes walking and hiking in the rain. I enjoy your videos, be safe out there.

You might want to get a drown to check areas where no one can get. You're right about the mental part is true.

Intriguing is one word for it 🤣 Thank you for another great video. You always make me want to get out in the back country so I can stand in a river and wave a stick.

this reminds me when I was in the woods a couple of days ago I was on my own because I wanted to do some exploring. And after a couple minutes go by I then got a massive feeling like i was being watched. At first I thought it was my mind playing tricks on me until I start hearing the crunching of leaves being stomped on full on following me while I continued my exploring

Thank you. I have had a few similar things happen to me along with others experiencing the same thing, something following us in the woods. Blue mountains, WA, Oregon, Idaho area.

Dude you have balls to hear the footsteps and screaming and still camp there.

im wondering if u were hiking past rock formations hidden in the woods that were reflecting the sound of your own footsteps back?

I believe in the unseen. Please be careful lots of folks go missing. We ❤ you.

Missed these kind of adventures! hope we see them more often, thanks Luke!

Good balance applying the rain pants Luke

Hello Luke I have watched all your videos even clothing your first ever video they are very interesting and helpful and keep up the good work.

I wonder how much extra walking he does when he sets the cameras up to walk past them only to have to turn back around and pick it up lol. Idk why i find it funny but i respect it

I would say a cougar. The screech you heard birds warning of the cat. Bears just freeze and don't follow. They usually high tail off the other way. Kitty! Kitty! Kitty! That is what I suspect.

Just a quick hello Luke and hope family are well 🫡

Orange is a rejuvenating color for me and besides that, you can’t really lose it that easy. I think big foot likes orange as well and Luke is so buff and cute! 😜Probably a female Sasquatch or a light in the loafers one! Happens all the time!😂 oh Luke Luke Luke be careful😊

Just a thought of sleeping in that forest at night makes me shiver... creepy forest

Your like me Luke seeing is believing, but always go with your instincts, them woods are uncanny and just watching you gave me a gut wrenching feeling of GET OUT OF THERE, hope your armed and keep safe, love your vlogs feel like I’m there with you, disabled and in my bed most day x x ❤❤❤

I nickname you “Tom Bombadil” because you are brave and unaffected by fear.

I watched till the end and yes something was following you! I watch all types of videos, even paranormal sometimes, and that sounded very eerie to me based on things Ive watched from investigaion type videos. Just be safe, and keep your eyes open. Not being fearful is probably your best defense, but your braver than most, I'd be terrified, lol. Glad your safe and always aware of your surroundings, Love your content and your honest approach to your videos. Much love, from Iowa

I went camping back in mid March of 2023. We did get the rain and snow mix like they said. My friends and I agreed to stay up for fire watch because there were bear poop and signs of mountain lion in the area. It was my turn to stay up and keep the fire going. All I could hear at night was the rain/snow mix falling as they hit the tree/ground. It sounded like footsteps continuously walking around. Sine there was a dirt path not far, that's all I heard during my fire watch. I thought it was gonna drive me insane.

Thank you

Not a believer in big foot or supernatural....but people are definitely to be feared. But love the mystery you create... love your hikes... over the top music.. keep it up please.

This adventure is scarey. My solace is knowing you must have gotten home to upload the video.

Yes!! Up here is better than down there!!

anytime there is folklure about an area you know that means lots of people experience something there, unexplainable

Luke that place looks a lot like Dolly Sods up here in WV. Great video!

Bears don’t stalk people up and down trails

I never go in the woods alone after what happened years ago at that very place. I have goosebumps just watching. Only advise i can give you is dont believe a thing i tell you. Good luck and God speed

Eating my lunch in my truck at work, wishing I was there. Thanks for another great video.

We hear what you hear😊

Good afternoon from Syracuse NY Luke and thank you for sharing your adventures in the wild outdoors

This place actually gave me the creeps.. I was so glad once you started to pack up to leave… 😳 my heart was pounding, but what an adventure. ❤👍

Whatever was walking behind you I’m glad it didn’t show itself. I’m glad you didn’t fall on the rocks either. I kept expecting a bear to pop out at you. My heart was racing!

I think an overnight Adventure is needed in that area so we can see some more creepy events. 😮LOL

Luke is packing heat....thats why he wasnt scared. Hail, Hail the 2nd Ammendment!

I heard very faint footsteps when you first stopped to listen. It sounded like feet crushing wet leaves.

theres a mountain here in the Philippines called "devils mountain" aka mt cristobal.. local folklore has it that it was where they found the last japanese straggler he was lost from the WW2.. treasure hunters usually get lost trying to map the mountain in hopes of finding the loots of general yamashita.. the mountain is said to have been encanted by witchcrafts to discourage anyone from going or get lost if they try.. it is respected among climbers as it is a treacherous and challenging to climb mt cristobal.. theres limited to non-existing trails.. during my younger years we climbed it and camped at the summit.. it is one of my best climbing experience.. it was eerie just to be there.. btw, it had claimed many lives of those who dared climb it without respect..

i heard the screaming luke, sounds like an eagle

your being stalked by a subscriber .great video as always x

Luke should open his own coffee shop, simply called "NASTY." I think Luke's coffee would sell!

There is no way I’d talk about that stuff sitting there

I dont know if you guys remember the crackhead video where they were driving a truck screaming near lukes camp. He stated he had a hand gun in his front pouch. Not sure if its an EDC though

I really like the part where Robin Hood swings in on a large vine and says, “Welcome to Sherwood, Luke!”

You're imagining things!

Always be aware of your surroundings!😊

Thanks again for awesome video Mr. Luke! ☕☕

Sounds like you had a Wood Booger/Sabe/Forrest Person Shadowing You. Some people can sence them if they are around. Trust your Gut, if you feel like something just isn't right, then turn around. I understand that you want to hike/camp. But if you ever see one, You will understand. It changes everything. Just remember if you get that gut feeling, find another place. I have seen one up close, Something That is Etched in my mind. I never asked for that to happen, but it did. Be Safe, you have a good head on your shoulders. Cheers from Central SC.

I love to hike. I have not camped much. Your channel calls me to the outdoors!!!

Tha screams sounded very much like a rabbit or hare in pain . That feeling of being followed or watched is hard to shake. Love your view of life .

Lol, how many bears do you know that follow you then leave then follow you again on the way back without attacking? I'll leave it right there.