Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore [4K] (BACKPACKING)

[@JoBiatch]

One of the best videos of Pictured Rocks. Thanks for sharing.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Thanks! Our pleasure.

[@triton189]

Great video guys, especially admire your attempts to clean up after other people! Well done!

[@kristalann1973]

Great video/hike!!! I am going to take this hike sometime this summer! Simply beautiful thanks for sharing😊Happy Hiking guys!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Thanks! Enjoy.

[@SteveGregorygpage]

Thanks for the video, it was nice to watch!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Glad you liked it, thanks!

[@alexmc3188]

Great video ! thanks for taking the time filming and sharing

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Glad you liked it!

[@chipdr911]

Looks like a very cool trip

[@BackpackerBrothers]

It was a great trip.

[@philipdangelo7608]

Could not believe how clear my phone was! Like I was there with you! Damn! Thank you for bringing me a long on the trip!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Our pleasure!

[@A88mmck]

I’m planning on hiking the same trail this fall and your video is very informative. The best yet. Thank you for taking the time 👍

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Thanks for your words! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Great video. Pictured rocks looks incredible. The lake looks like a beautiful ocean. I’ve got to do some backpacking there one day. Thanks for sharing. 😃👍

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Yeah it was great, you should go!

[@elliotsandquist2712]

Holy shirtless batman! Those views look breath taking! Keep up the great work guys!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Ha! Will do.

[@0037seblan]

Look like you had alot of fun guys! Nice trip and great video :) keep it up 👍

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Will do!

[@ogninjaspy]

Looks like a beautiful hike. Great video. Glad you BOTH took the plunge 😉

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Haha! It’s was cold.

[@ogninjaspy]

Backpacker Brothers i bet. Braver men than i lol

[@smileyhappyradio]

That was awesome!

[@wanderingkenknight]

Glad you had fun. Always interesting seeing anotheytake pn a place you know well. For what it’s worth you likely would’ve not lijed Cliffs.

[@jmills1215]

Great video guys! Peaceful up there

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Thanks! It was really nice and chill.

[@trevort5380]

Wow those are some great views! I definitely need to hike this trail!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

We recommend it!

[@awkwardoutdoors4289]

So beautiful!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

We recommend it!

[@AVisceralLife]

I love Pictured Rocks. Been going there 3+ decades, most recently this past June with my daughter Aspen. (Check out our video on our channel.) You guys did a good job capturing the trail at Pictured Rocks. My favorite time to backpack there is September when mosquitoes are not as bad and kids are in school. Chapel is beautiful, but very popular with day hikers and pontoon boat renters. You were curious why Chapel River is so warm at the mouth, I speculate it is because it comes from Chapel Lake where the sun warms it. Plus anything seems warm compared to Superior, it's all relative. Thanks for sharing, great video!

[@joeydecarlo2532]

The view at 2:20 still gets me... and so does Pete's bug net at 4:10 XD.

[@bradspicks]

Superior the beautiful !!!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Agreed!

[@bradspicks]

@@BackpackerBrothers But you 'Bros.' need to man up and snorkel the coldest fresh water lake in world:} Its absolutely refreshing!!! he he }} I did so in the little boat harbor in Grand Marias,MN

[@michaelparker6218]

Very beautiful! I am in the planning stages of a trip there. I have sites at Au Stable, Beaver Creek, and Mosquito River. Do you roughly remember how long it took you to hike mph? All the videos I see make it seem very flat, If that true I should be able to do around 2-3mph. Any other tips to prepare me? I have been told to wake up early the second day and eat breakfast at the Au Stable Lighthouse.. I am pretty excited!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

I should be able to hike that pace, it is actually on the easier side of trails. That said, our day 3 felt pretty dang long and it would be more enjoyable to do the trip in 4 days. For prep, I always recommend SHT!

[@DitchingTheSpotlightPodcast]

Hey! I’m going to be going NorthBound on this trail starting in July 16th! Can’t wait!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Awesome, enjoy.

[@therealgamerv8970]

Deserve a sub fo this

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Thanks glad to have you!

[@jonahthecryptotrader]

At 15:13 that cliff in the distance, our summer camps tradition is to jump off into the water (50+ feet) and swim to the beach. Crazy adrenaline pump!

[@girthbrooks7645]

This video got my Dad into hiking. Hitting the same trail in late May. Thank you so much for your time. And while I'm here, what kind of shirt is that big brother?

[@BackpackerBrothers]

That’s great! Very happy to hear that. You’re both going to love the trail.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

The green shirt is Mountain Hardware, can’t remember the model name. It’s a solid shirt!

[@johntuttle4486]

Thanks for cleaning up guys, the pigs are breeding!

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Always try to leave no trace ✊🏼

[@andrewkrcmarik9235]

Nice video. What are the logistics around parking and getting back to your car? Park at the end and get a ride to the start, or park and the start and get a ride back? Any tips are appreciated.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

There is a shuttle service that we used. We parked at the end point and got that ride to the start point. You just have to book it ahead of time. Not the cheapest ride you’ll ever catch, but well worth it.

[@williamsmith9462]

Great video! Thank you for sharing your adventures. I was thinking about taking this hike next year. Do you know where I can get maps of the 42 mile trail with all the camp sight on there also?

[@BackpackerBrothers]

www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm That is a good starting place.

[@MrJOHNEBOB]

Bros, Nice Video Did it in '81 with 2 of my brothers. We all had 60# packs. Ate Good. Didn't rush it, too much to Enjoy. 😎

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Nice!

[@13keys13]

Doubt it

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

13:45: I visit Lake Superior every summer. I love with friends or co-workers ask if I go swimming in Lake Superior. That is how I know they have never been. :P

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Ha! Exactly.

[@jacobstein1677]

Hey I was wondering what dates you guys went? The weather seemed perfect for you guys and am trying to avoid stable fly season

[@BackpackerBrothers]

We went in mid June. Weather was nice but there were bugs at some of the campsites. Far less bugs on the breezy and open beach. Just be prepared with long sleeves, a bug net, and deet. You can also try treating your gear ahead of time with permethrin.

[@Richhays]

Awesome video! What program did you use for showing the progress on the trail with the red line? I'd like to copy the idea! Doing this hike in 3 days 21 hours.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

You’re going to love it! Such a unique and beautiful place. We use a web app called Doarama and a screen capture, then crop it down.

[@uptrail7169]

Very good job with this video! 👍 I subbed and will check out some more of your videos.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Thanks! Glad to have you.

[@eduardosolis7894]

Thanks for sharing, it’s looks stunning! How far is the beach from the trailhead?

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Not far, I forget the exact mileage but it only took us a couple hours of hiking to get to the first shoreline section. But you can always reach the beach from other access points that basically go right up to it. Check out a map from the NPS website!

[@eduardosolis7894]

Backpacker Brothers Sweet, thanks! Nice video by the way!

[@cloakofshadows7276]

Looks a lot like the lakeshore I remember. Except I only seen it by boat. Thanks guy's. :) BTW. I did the exact same thing swimming in Lake Superior. In and straight back out. :)

[@BackpackerBrothers]

It was cold!

[@JacksonCopBlock]

Did you use a shuttle service or did both of you drive separate? I was just wondering how the logistics worked on getting back to your car.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Yes, we used a shuttle service. Left our car at the end point and got a ride to our start point.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/shuttle-service.htm

[@JacksonCopBlock]

@@BackpackerBrothers Thank you

[@brucefluth3930]

Enjoyed it! Did you guys get a shuttle from the trail end to the trail start? I know the SHT has a shuttle service, does this trail?

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Thanks, glad you liked it! Yep, there is a shuttle service called Trailspotters. We parked at the Munising Falls Visitor Center and took the shuttle to the other end. It was about a 50 min drive and the person who drove us was awesome!

[@brucefluth3930]

Backpacker Brothers, thanks!!

[@trhaase0379]

Great views guys. I see this was published end of June is that when the trip occurred as well?

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Yep!

[@mattschueffner8485]

Did you guys use a shuttle service to drop you off? Is that run through the park service?

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Yep we did use a shuttle service. It’s not really affiliated with the NPS but the park website does link to it. It’s called Altran.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/shuttle-service.htm

[@arcana1973]

Pete used to rock the shades, now he's got the stache! The burger works are the best. Did you put them in tortillas or jus eat them out of the bag? What's the next trip for you guys?

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Yeah, he thinks he’s cool ;)

[@BackpackerBrothers]

And just ate the burger works from the bag, forgot tortillas at home! Will definitely bring some next time. Details on next trip to come...

[@scottroder5516]

I live about 40 miles from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. You guys captured the beauty of the area. Great video. When were you there. I see Satans air force got after you. I am thinking I will have to try some hiking up there.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

We were just there a week ago!

[@scottroder5516]

Backpacker Brothers awesome videos

[@Bob-Loblaw13]

Were the hiking trails busy that time of year?

[@BackpackerBrothers]

It wasn't too bad at all. We saw some people near the more popular areas close to parking lots and such, and we shared a campsite one night, but other than that it was a pretty solitary experience.

[@ryankelly1988]

Where is the area at the 10min 15sec part of the video? I want to see it in person.

[@BackpackerBrothers]

We don’t have a waypoint or anything for it, but you should be able to watch the route animation and see where about halfway was on that day and get close.

[@MOLtruitt5]

Did you see much wildlife?

[@BackpackerBrothers]

Not a whole lot, at least nothing big. But the scenery really took center stage.

[@happycamper8895]

Would have been more enjoyable in September or October.....no bugs☺