Benjamin Hikes ASMR

Benjamin Hough

Enjoy the calming sounds of nature wash over you as you listen to the crunch of gravel underfoot, the wind whisper through the trees, or the songs of birds in the branches.

  1. 27/12/2025

    Revisiting the Green Trail, in the SNOW

    We return to an old favorite, the Green Trail at Luton Park! We have hiked this trail multiple times, but never in the snow. Let's venture into a snowy adventure at Luton Park! Location: Luton Park; Rockford, Michigan Weather: 20° F / -6.67° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 1.1 miles / 1.77 kilometers Duration: 21 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Luton Park: https://www.kentcountymi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Luton-Park-20 Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes! https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes FOLLOW ME: All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-user Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes Rumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4 00:00 - Trail Information and Introduction 01:13 - The Hike Begins! 02:11 - Into the Woods 10:24 - Nearing the Other Loops (and Halfway) 14:35 - Out of the Woods 16:28 - Snowy Brush 17:21 - Switchbacks 19:25 - Snow! 20:16 - To the Parking Lot 21:15 - Subscribe, Like, and Comment 21:40 - GPS Recap and Overview Join all of my Luton Park hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsN1FQh-hU8ZpobbMqbA3xeh Join all of my Winter hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsM85bkkgL02vjjFG3OvrcJL Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod. Recorded December 13, 2025. Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com. For Business Inquires: contact@benjaminhikes.com

    22 min
  2. 20/12/2025

    Our LAST HIKE, 100 Miles on the NCT

    You've been waiting a year for this hike. Today, we hike the FINAL 5 miles on the North Country Trail's HIKE 100 Challenge! At the end of today's video, we will have hiked 100 MILES on America's Longest Scenic Trail! Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/ Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT HIKE100 videos will be included in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMVjRusAHi_GM54wWjqreaM Location: Paul Henry Thornapple Trail; Middleville, Michigan (NCT Portion Between ~MI LP-472.5 and MI LP-474) Weather: 25° F / -3.89° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 5 miles / 8.05 kilometers Duration: 1 hour, 26 minutes Explore the North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/ Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes! https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes FOLLOW ME: All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-user Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes Rumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4 00:00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information 00:03:16 - The Hike Begins! 00:04:22 - Downtown Through Middleville 00:06:12 - Into Stagecoach Park 00:07:51 - Unto to the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail 00:12:26 - Views of the Thornapple River 00:14:37 - Over the Thornapple River 00:45:45 - Turning Around at Halfway 01:18:13 - Frozen Thornapple River 01:24:28 - Back Into Downtown Middleville, MI 01:27:20 - Subscribe, Comment, and Like! 01:27:31 - GPS Recap and Overview Join all of my North Country Trail hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsPnWYJ6NHBz1gKW6BvmCHQ0 Join my 2025 North Country Trail HIKE100 Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaP Join all of my Challenge Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaP Join all of my Winter hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsM85bkkgL02vjjFG3OvrcJL Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod. Recorded December 6, 2025. Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com. For Business Inquires: contact@benjaminhikes.com

    1h 28m
  3. 13/12/2025

    EXPLORING CAVES and the SPRING HOUSE

    We're at Wabasis Lake Park! I've never visited this park before. I didn't find a lot of trails, but there are a few cool stops including a live Spring House and a small CAVE! Location: Wasbasis Lake Park; Rockford, Michigan Weather: 25° F / -3.89° C, Sunny Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 0.9 miles / 1.45 kilometers Duration: 30 minutes Explore Kent County, Michigan's Wabasis Lake Park: https://www.kentcountymi.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Wabasis-Lake-Park-64 Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes! https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes FOLLOW ME: All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-user Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes Rumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4 00:00 - Trail Information and Introduction 01:16 - The Hike Begins at the Lake! 01:21 - Walking Out Towards the Lake 01:54 - Finding a Trail 03:01 - Lake Views 05:04 - More Lake Views 06:25 - Exploring the Spring House 07:03 - Over an Arched Bridge 13:37 - High Lake Views 17:08 - A Cave! 21:08 - Subscribe, Like, and Comment! 21:08 - GPS Recap and Review Join all of my Wabasis Lake Park hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsObKOnLaitlUNsSUnICM3nU Join all of my Fall hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsNAvYBScET6w-6stS2IRTug Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod. Recorded November 22, 2025. Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com. For Business Inquires: contact@benjaminhikes.com

    21 min
  4. 06/12/2025

    SNOW (AGAIN) on the NCT

    Today not only are we back on the North Country Trail, but we're back in the snow! We hike just 2 miles after a snow storm as we near the end of our challenge. Snow always brings a peace to the trail and yet another challenge to the hike. Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/ Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT HIKE100 videos will be included in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMVjRusAHi_GM54wWjqreaM Location: Warner Creek Pathway; Boyne City, Michigan (NCT Portion, Between, ~MI LP-104 and ~MI LP-106) Weather: 25° F / -3.89° C, Snowy Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 2 miles / 3.22 kilometers Duration: 39 minutes Explore the North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/ Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes! https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes FOLLOW ME: All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-user Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes Rumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4 00:00 - Trail Information and Introduction 01:40 - The Hike Begins! 07:51 - Uphill in the Snow 09:51 - Snow Falls Faster 38:52 - Subscribe, Comment, and Like 38:57 - GPS Recap and Overview Join all of my North Country Trail hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsPnWYJ6NHBz1gKW6BvmCHQ0 Join my 2025 North Country Trail HIKE100 Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaP Join all of my Challenge Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaP Join all of my Fall/Autumn hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsNAvYBScET6w-6stS2IRTug Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod. Recorded November 28, 2025. Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com. For Business Inquires: contact@benjaminhikes.com

    39 min
  5. 29/11/2025

    REVISITING the BALK Family Park!

    Today we return to the Balk Family Park. We visited this park about a year ago and it was very new. More development has been completed over the summer and we return to explore and see what has changed! There is still so much more planned for this brand new addition in Kent County! Location: Balk Family Park; Rockford, Michigan Weather: 25° F / -3.89° C, Sunny Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 2.5 miles / 4.02 kilometers Duration: 40 minutes Explore Kent County, MI's Balk Family Park: https://www.kcpf.org/balk Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes! https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes FOLLOW ME: All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-user Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes Rumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4 00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information 01:54 - The Hike Begins! 05:58 - Finding an Old Asphalt Path (Golf Cart Path?) 11:43 - Following a Path Into a Neighborhood 13:15 - Turning Around 27:24 - Reaching the Park's Edge 42:26 - Subscribe, Comment, and Like! 42:51 - GPS Recap and Overview Join all of my Balk Family Park hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOuDgvKFpdhzDyuFjTbsiG6 Join all of my Fall hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsNAvYBScET6w-6stS2IRTug Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod. Recorded November 22, 2025. Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com. For Business Inquires: contact@benjaminhikes.com

    43 min
  6. 22/11/2025

    We’re Getting CLOSE! NCT Hike 100 CHALLENGE

    We're closing in on our 100-mile goal on the North Country Trail! Today we hike a portion that overlaps with the Cannonsburg Trail through beautiful Cannonsburg, Michigan! I was forced to begin my hike on a road portion of the trail, but we quickly find the Cannonsburg Trail and our hike becomes more interesting. Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/ Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT HIKE100 videos will be included in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMVjRusAHi_GM54wWjqreaM Location: Cannonsburg Trail; Cannonsburg, Michigan (NCT Portion, Between ~MI LP-416 and ~MI LP-418.5) Weather: 61° F / 16.11° C, Cloudy Difficulty: 1/5 Length: 5.2 miles / 8.37 kilometers Duration: 1 hour, 27 minutes Explore the North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/ Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Prefer an audio, ASMR, version of my hikes? Check out my podcast on Spotify or wherever you listen! https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4 FOLLOW ME: All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-user Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes Rumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4 00:00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information 00:01:38 - The Hike Begins! 00:02:28 - Crossing M-44 (Belding Road) 00:03:33 - Crossing Myers Lake Avenue 00:04:16 - Beginning the Cannonsburg Trail 00:19:55 - The Trail Curves Away from M-44 00:24:04 - Into Nature 00:27:33 - A Cat! 00:33:39 - Unto a Boardwalk 00:34:42 - Enjoying the Beautiful View 00:44:57 - Turning Around at Halfway (~2.5 Miles) 00:52:55 - Back Over the Boardwalk 00:53:35 - Enjoy Amazing Views Again! 01:01:15 - The Cat! 01:24:21 - Back Across the Street 01:27:02 - Subscribe, Like, and Comment! 01:27:16 - GPS Recap and Overview Join all of my North Country Trail hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsPnWYJ6NHBz1gKW6BvmCHQ0 Join my 2025 North Country Trail HIKE100 Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaP Join all of my Challenge Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaP Join all of my Fall/Autumn hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsNAvYBScET6w-6stS2IRTug Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod. Recorded November 15, 2025. Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com. For Business Inquires: contact@benjaminhikes.com

    1h 27m
  7. 15/11/2025

    Fall Colors on THE OUTER LIMITS

    Welcome to THE OUTER LIMITS. A new hike in Greenville, Michigan's Alan G. Davis Park. Today we again explore a new path, which I hope to hike more. This trail was bursting with fall colors. I did cut the hike short when it began to rain and caught me unprepared. Location: Alan G. Davis Park; Greenville, Michigan Weather: 60° F / 15.56° C, Rainy Difficulty: 2/5 Length: 0.7 miles / 1.13 kilometers Duration: 15 minutes Explore Greenville, MI's Alan G. Davis Park: https://greenvillemi.org/government/departments/greenville_area_recreation___community_center/programs___events/athletics/outdoor_recreation/parks/index.php Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes! https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes FOLLOW ME: All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-user Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes Rumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4 00:00 - Trail Introduction and Information 00:58 - The Hike Begins! 01:28 - Bridge in the Field 04:08 - Bridge in the Woods 05:36 - Can I Balance? 06:15 - Another Bridge in the Woods 10:11 - Into the Grasses 13:46 - Exiting the Trail 15:08 - Subscribe, Comment, and Like! 15:14 - GPS Recap and Overview Join all of my Alan G. Davis Park hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsPH_SmV6bIrpCJvRxShlBGv Join all of my Fall hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsNAvYBScET6w-6stS2IRTug Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod. Recorded October 18, 2025. Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com. For Business Inquires: contact@benjaminhikes.com

    15 min
  8. 08/11/2025

    I LOST THE TRAIL NCT HIKE 100 Challenge

    Welcome back to the North Country Trail! Today we find that maps are not always correct. Although I pre-planned my route and used All Trails to map the trail, I quickly discovered that the map was wildly inaccurate I had a bit of adventure finding the trail's new location. I hope the NCT Association can correct these maps soon. The trail was not well marked or well kept on the new portion. Join the challenge! Consider signing up for the HIKE100 challenge: https://northcountrytrail.org/hike-100-challenge/ Join my hikes throughout 2025! All of my 2025 NCT HIKE100 videos will be included in this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMVjRusAHi_GM54wWjqreaM Location: North Country Trail (NCT Portion, Between ~MI LP-403 and MI LP-401); Cedar Springs, Michigan Weather: 35° F / 1.67° C, Sunny Difficulty: 3/5 Length: 5 miles / 8.05 kilometers Duration: 1 hour, 34 minutes Explore the North Country Trail: https://northcountrytrail.org/ Romans 1:20 - "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Prefer to see and experience my hikes? Subscribe on YouTube, Benjamin Hikes! https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes FOLLOW ME: All Trails: https://www.alltrails.com/members/benjaminhikes-user Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benjaminhikes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile/benjaminhikes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@benjaminhikes Rumble: https://rumble.com/benjaminhikes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7lCQV3x8Hts3ysNaLKchg4 00:00 - Introduction and Trail Information 02:24 - The Hike Begins! 04:31 - Running Water ASMR 09:04 - Trying to See the Trail 09:33 - Through the Gate 11:22 - Into the Woods, Fall Color! 16:57 - Left the Trail Map, Turning Around 17:28 - Attempting to Find the Trail (by Map) 19:06 - Searching for the Trail 21:35 - This Definitely Isn't the Trail 25:28 - Trying the Marked Trail Again 25:57 - I Found the Trail? 31:05 - Onto the Asphalt 37:19 - Under Interstate 131 41:18 - Michigan Countryside Views 43:25 - Look Close, Running Cow! 50:59 - Brilliant Fall Colors 53:26 - Turning Around at ~2.5 Miles (Halfway) 01:07:26 - Back Under 131 01:16:36 - Through the Meadow 01:22:11 - Into the Woods 01:27:20 - Through the NCT Gate 01:33:50 - Subscribe, Like, and Comment! 01:34:35 - GPS Recap and Review Join all of my North Country Trail hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsPnWYJ6NHBz1gKW6BvmCHQ0 Join my 2025 North Country Trail HIKE100 Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaP Join all of my Challenge Hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsOFfruQEeRWFw1gYxXFXHaP Join all of my Fall/Autumn hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsNAvYBScET6w-6stS2IRTug Join all of my Michigan hikes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkr0LRCl3xsMLzViNjpRzFirJ8bD5E11B Recorded on GoPro Hero 13 Black and GoPro Media Mod. Recorded October 25, 2025. Recorded by Benjamin Hough. All footage, sound, and images presented are the sole property of Benjamin Hough unless noted otherwise. Any use without written permission is prohibited. For use, contact@benjaminhikes.com. For Business Inquires: contact@benjaminhikes.com

    1h 35m

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Enjoy the calming sounds of nature wash over you as you listen to the crunch of gravel underfoot, the wind whisper through the trees, or the songs of birds in the branches.