Cooper Canyon | Angeles National Forest Hiking and Backpacking near Los Angeles

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[@DUDEINBLACK111]

Hey Tomas you should organize a subscriber Meetup and hike sometime for all us LA adventure archives fans.

[@epenaloza52]

Id be down top do a meet up

[@ThatGuy-sc5rx]

@@epenaloza52 same

[@TailEnd88]

A single night camp to me always ends up being disappointing. Day trips are better. Or at least two nights; that gives you a chance to unwind a bit.

[@benitoquevedo7925]

Angeles National Forest is a great place! Excellent video, thanks!

[@CPTPRICE732]

Watching these videos on my lunch break behind my desk really gets me so psyched for my next trip

[@goodmorninggilw2836]

The lone camping thing is pretty intense. 25 to 30 years ago in my mid-20s I did many solo mountain bike rides, 10 to 20 miles from a paved road and 30 to 40 miles from civilization. I gave myself a couple scares, like when I was joyfully hopping around boulders and nearly stepped on the biggest rattlesnake I've ever seen. The thing wrapped itself around my bicycle and I was throwing rocks at it to get it away. But there is a pure beauty to being alone in natureThat cannot compare to anything

[@MarkAndShelleyHike]

If you're ever in Cooper Canyon again, I highly recommend the walk over to the Burkhart Trail and Cooper Canyon Falls.

[@jovanna1496]

The sound of the water is super relaxing!

[@mattg2935]

It's Thomas!! Love your videos. Thanks for taking us along.

[@criscoleman]

A very beautiful area. A lot more trees. Evergreens are my favorite trees. I'd love to see a long hike in this area, as it is the most beautiful area of all the hikes you've posted so far. Keep them coming.

[@NJHeart2Heart]

Hiya Thomas.. thanks for sharing an honest look at the life of backpacking.. Sometimes you're on. and sometimes.. not so much. I imagine that's one of the advantages of hiking with your buddies. If you had company, I bet you would have been able to get over the hiking "blues", by working off of friends' good vibes. Here's to better solo adventures :)

[@TheRyanVillareal]

Great to see another video from Thomas! His hikes always inspire me to explore the San Gabriels, they're so close to home yet feel so far passed LA traffic

[@mountainwanderer]

This might be my favorite music that I've heard you guys do! Not that any others are bad, but I love the addition of more guitar into the tunes. And of course, the way you use the music to set the tone and help tell the story is spot on!

[@marcelasousa921]

That hiking in the dark was kind of scary. I wouldn't say I'm afraid of the dark, but now I'm reconsidering it. Love all your videos, guys. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us. We can't find places like thay easily here in Brazil, especially after a day at work. I envy you. Take care!

[@nov83jn]

i came across your video today and was inspired to do this hike over the weekend. maybe camp over night

[@charlessocal3750]

This is creepy and scary... alone, in the forest, in the dark... Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@adeelhussain2304]

Awesome! As much as I love all of you guys together, it is wonderful to get these solitary hiking trips as well. You have an incredible knack for introspective dialogue as well.

[@hillrunner2]

Enjoyed your video, know the feeling hiking back just don't feeling a pep in the step. Thanks for share Cooper Canyon will have too try it with my sons. Thank you.

[@mbikesrulee]

Loved it Thomas. I think we all get nervous when we are alone. Also the older I get the easier it is to get out of shape. Hang in there.

[@an_you796]

It's great to see the channel being active again, with all the great backpacking vids. Keep making vids!

[@winnywen517]

This trail camp was my first ever overnight backpacking trip, great times. Awesome video, look forward to your next ones!

[@davidbock1801]

Welcome back, Thomas.

[@djwaver6797]

Great overnight. This goes to show even a short trip is fun and great to escape the city!

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

Thank you for filming your adventure.

[@wendysuperfan1014]

thanks guys

[@SouthWestWildernessScotland]

Nice video, It looked a quiet relaxing camp.

[@jbhunter15]

Enjoyed the video. The production value was great as always. It can be unnerving backpacking alone, I'm completely agree!

[@ZaidiBadron]

Beautiful sky.

[@TawnaTV]

Good to have West Coast Tomas back! PCT solo too...nice! Happy to get one in around a busy schedule I'm sure. Take care and plan more trips!

[@rachellsn1791]

Damn! Look at Thomas go! Chopping all that wood.... his new trail name should be ‘Lumberjack’

[@strickysbackpackingadventures]

THOMAS! Nice vid. Thanks for sharing.

[@aaron.silveira]

Awesome. I always miss your presence in the group videos when you're stuck in LA. Keep it up

[@benmaclean3800]

Really great to see videos like this on the channel, i love the linger ones but i enjoyed the acessebility of this one, great work!

[@robedmunds7163]

Nice to see you on the trsil again. Enjoyed it thanks

[@jamesking1075]

Love the west coast! Nice vid!

[@warrenmarkboxshall8036]

nice video Thomas..have always liked them.....hope to see you doing some longer ones by yourself or catching up with the rest of the gang...happy hiking

[@ConnieSanchez]

Realizing I want to explore deeper into the forest in LA. Cool vid.

[@BrosephRussell]

So awesome I will have to do this one

[@thevideostump46239]

Awesome trip! Loved it...Dude I was camping at Redbarn Camp Grounds off Sugar Creek in western Indiana and I was the ONLY one there other than the property owners (they were about 150 yrds away in a A-frame). And in the middle of the night there was this sound like a log hitting a tree! I fell back asleep with my 40 S&W under my pillow. Definitely unnerving that night!! I told that story to someone not long ago and they said it could of been a Squatch!, lol...

[@rogercorum7827]

Nice video !!! I never was on that end of the mountains. I stayed in the Gorgonio area and learned to snow camp. Nicely done !!!!

[@lanarey2809]

Damn it. I just love Thomas!

[@trailkrum6750]

Quite the headlamp! ;)

[@epenaloza52]

The last time I went camping I couldn't get to the camp ground on time and i was doing nothing but downhill which im not in shape to be doing ANY downhill or uphill and there were some crazy winds that night and it was starting to get cold really fast, so I just looked for a somewhat level area an hunker down for the night, half way through the night I swear I saw two people's shadows just outside my tent, there moon light that night...I guess I was more tired than scared i just turned around and knocked out. Next morning im looking for foot prints and nothing

[@clippertalk]

Great video I rally enjoyed it

[@saraskold9631]

nice trip!

[@mayeday1263]

You found my spot..love that spot

[@FreddyRodrigues66films]

You're videos are entertaining. Good job!

[@AdventureArchives]

Thank you so much for watching! Cheers :)

[@hvsblog7097]

Great place there my friend... i camp there like 7 years ago...

[@charliedcho]

Really enjoyed the video

[@kevinconnelly1605]

Hi Thomas, It was a pleasure running into you last weekend at Islip Saddle. My wife and I regularly watch Adventure Archives. You were asking about the race that was taking place. More information can be found at ac100.com. I hope the runners didn't disturb your Baden Powell summit too much. That section you hiked is one of my favorite running/hiking trails in SoCal. Thanks for entertaining us with you videos! --Kevin & Rasien Connelly

[@latrobe]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! I just moved from Sherman Oaks to Nashville late last year and am definitely missing those mountains. Used to drive up the 2 nearly every weekend and have hit that trail a few times....and also forgot to put up my Adventures pass almost every time and had to turn back, haha! Cheers!

[@oldunion]

ah, but in nashville you have all the discoveries to find on the plateau and further east to the smokies! Check out South Cumberland natural area, and Big South Fork, Virgin Falls, Cumberland Trail! you have a lot of new exciting options.

[@latrobe]

That is true...I have quite a lengthy list of places to explore in TN. Just miss being able to drive a little under an hour an be in the rugged mountains away from the city...but here in TN there's water everywhere! I'm a Michigan native so water is a must!

[@thattwodimensionalant4626]

Ay Thomas what's up bro! Great video man lovin it, keep it up :D

[@Hajmeddig123]

Awesome man! Gj going solo

[@RESTLESSOUTDOORS]

THOMAS! Good to see you had time for a solo adventure! When is the next meet up with the boys?

[@lronews9405]

Hey I was just wondering what do you need permit wise I would love to do this

[@sigh5820]

nice one.

[@stevemazz3121]

Camping alone is really a STATE OF MIND... Of course I am talking about the Fear Factor you can put yourself into if you dwell on being eaten by a bear, cougar, wild squirrels, or you think Big Foot is watching you.... If you are like most solo campers, as I was many years, you are to stupid to be afraid and just enjoy everything around you. The crisp fresh air, good food, clear skies filled with stars is the better than any video game and proper equipment. Life does not get much better than that... unless you are hanging out with a few friends that enjoy the same things...with the same STATE OF MIND.

[@RaulMartinez-cz1ny]

how do you get a permit? and what is it mainly for ?

[@JoeDoeOutdoors]

Hii sweet page ☺ Keep it up!

[@genji8902]

your good effort is making excellent youtube video.

[@user-lt2zl1wy2m]

Cool video accept the music

[@Arthur-Silva]

How much does your pack weight?

[@gokucrazy22]

How is this trail in the wintertime?

[@Wowee2012]

I could smell the pine trees from here.

[@themountainsarecalling3001]

Hey man, I had the same problem after a 3-days hike in the german nationalpark "Schwarzwald". I did too many kilometers on the first day (40km), after that I tried to push myself again, but it didnt't work out. Good video tho!

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

Do you have to keep your food in a tree at night up there?

[@aaronromano261]

At 4:15 I thought this video was going to turn into a horror movie.

[@cgriggsiv]

Thomas I completely understand how you feel you just got off work you got out there as fast as you can you're not really into it maybe because you got there at night maybe you should have just waited until the next day got some sleep got everything together you would have more fun I understand I've done the same thing fantastic video though I too have gone out like I said backpacking by myself overnight excursions all solo for many many years

[@vjmcdonn]

where exactly is this?? can you give co-ordinances?

[@AdventureArchives]

Hi! I believe this is the area with the trail: goo.gl/maps/Lo9sLWM4rb9Rrqz76

[@kiyomikm1365]

I visited Cooper Canyon many times, but never backpacked there. So I will try to do next time. Thanks for good idea. Oh by the way, did you see the cooper canyon water falls? I did not see any in video. I usually go to see the falls in spring.

[@JesseStLouis]

Cool vid. I was just out there recently too. Would you ever be interested in doing a collab?

[@serena_davis]

Nice job backpacking and filming by yourself! 👍 What happened to the package of fish when you opened it? Couldn't quite make it out. 😬

[@ChrisWilliamsRMWpigeon]

I think robby would like this one when I say you got some dragon ball z going solo in the dark, I envy you Thomas, just when I though I had ran out of adventure archives videos to watch, big thumbs up from me, P.s you should tag with robby and the gang a lot more man!

[@joseperez-cl8jk]

Hi Thomas and the guys nice nite hike be safe on the trail ? Where the Mt Whitney video Thomas reach out there a lot of hikers that would love to go out a the trail with you try doing a meet up ? Day hike I am sure that you will find a bunch of nice people. Jo

[@JTPIERCEF]

I would of liked to join you for the walk, fish, and a good talk.

[@user-lt2zl1wy2m]

Isn’t dangerous cooking at night there what about the bears? Or cougars ?

[@adaumisasmr6620]

You look sad pal 10:55. Hope all is well. It can be insanely tough to move away from friends. I know it has been a few years- but we all have our lives to live. Stay strong lads ^_^

[@jonfornwald]

Next time you chop wood strike the log at a slight angle to cut through the wood fibers. When you hit it straight on you might as well be using a hammer. All your accomplishing is breaking it in half and dulling you ax. Very dangerous also.

[@mrxmrp8795]

Pack a weapon system and you'll never be alone and you'll never be scared.

[@leegrubb6753]

As for the fear of the dark! IMHO! It is more the fear of the unknown! Enough about that! IMHO your ax handling left very little to be desired! Ax not sharp? I was waiting for one piece to hit you in the head!!! I'm very glade you left fire wood for whom ever comes next. That was nice! As for not feeling in tip top shape. What was the altitude??? That could be why! No I'm no doctor nor do I play one on the web!!! LOL!!! I just hope you had fun!!! I enjoyed your video!!! When are you going out again? We have some great out doors in OHIO! (Yes Ohio!!) But out west it is breath taking!!! Well as all ways, Thanks for taking US along!!!

[@jskip69r]

Lee Grubb that's at almost 7k feet and nearly 2k elevation gain in about 2.5 miles. It will wind anyone if you weren't expecting it. It's short but toughish.

[@bphh]

Thomas, get yourself a Silky Gomboy for processing that wood. Hatchet totally isn't the best tool for that activity. Enjoyed the video. Always appreciate your west coast perspective. Hope to see some videos from the Shasta Wilderness some day.

[@williammckean4002]

On a scale of lemons to Japanese sour plums, how soured has your guys' relationship with Thomas become?

[@icytrash]

Strawberries

[@tsdub]

Hey Thomas what was the name of the folks that helped you ?? There KZbin channel like to check em out 👍

[@karentan9914]

Hi

[@khaimeariver]

THOMAS, tighten up the pack at the top of your pack, it's bouncing too much. Keep that close to your spine for better weight balance.

[@angelofloveiam50]

hi thomas how r you if u ever wanting a hiking buddy r camping buddy i would love to join you

[@outdoorcorn9915]

Is that Thomas or Bizarro Thomas? #stubble

[@davidr5366]

Are there bears there?

[@workplaylawpl7473]

Hiking LA kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6WbhaSjfp2ij8U

[@AdventureArchives]

Awesome, thank you for sharing! Great video :)

[@beamer6136]

You eat much better than the other 3... Nice video thanks

[@tarunkrishnan3481]

I absolutely love the Adventure Archives channel! The quality of the videos you guys produce is outstanding. I first stumbled across your channel back in November 2015, right when the Yosemite video was uploaded. I was searching for a good video of Yosemite's wilderness and camping experience, because I was about to head there for the winter. Before that video, I had already been to Yosemite numerous times, as I do live in California. However, the video you guys made about that park made me love it EVEN more. Since then, you guys have continued to help me experience the full nature of a place though top quality videos. I am an incredibly outdoorsy person, so whenever I miss going outside while I am at home doing homework, I watch your videos help give myself a virtual, but incredibly realistic, experience of the outdoors. Thank you so so much for creating this excellent content, and keep up the good work!

[@dtam88]

Pants were not tan. Disappointment was real. Jk. great video!

[@xsdev]

You neglected to blur your license plate in the last scene.

[@antoniabaker7770]

baaaa haaa crickets cricketing.

[@robertniles1781]

I'm sorry, but looking at a small dot of light for half the video is really boring.