Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Loop | Ohio Hiking and Backpacking

[@e.v6134]

My great great grandparents lived in this forest. I cant wait to visit it

[@jasonwish-]

That’s really cool! Hope you enjoy it!

[@Harry-nj3sr]

Was nice hanging out and a nice experience meeting someone you've watched on KZbin on the trail.

[@jasonwish-]

I really enjoyed hanging out, thanks so much!

[@WealthandTravelonaDime]

Great trip. We all had to drink some creek water now and again. Hope foot heals up before fall . I def need get back to shawnee

[@jasonwish-]

Feeling absolutely fine two weeks after drinking it so I should be in the clear. Trying to eat a healthy diet and lots of extra supplements and stretches and foot exercises to try to get that heel healed up... it’s killing me not to be out training hard right now!

[@TylerCampbellOutdoors]

I enjoyed your video. It was great meeting you. We did a short kayaking trip Sunday afternoon on Ohio Brush Creek. Depending on the water level, it provides some interesting options. Thanks again for hanging out with us.

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Tyler! I will definitely check out the Ohio brush Creek, the Colonel and I are always looking for some nice rivers in Ohio. We are hoping to hit the Kokosing River in Mount Vernon Ohio in a couple weeks. The water was absolutely beautiful the other day when we stopped and looked at it.

[@TylerCampbellOutdoors]

@@jasonwish- there are several options for places to put in and take out. You can go all the way to the Ohio River, but it becomes a lot of paddling as you get further south. Let me know if I can help if it's something you decide to try.

[@bretthikez6567]

Bubbly guts is always a fun time ...GREAT site for sure

[@jasonwish-]

Indeed! Thanks man!

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

That intro is amazing!!!

[@jasonwish-]

Still not exactly what I want but it will do for now! Thanks!

[@lost1croc]

The designated water sources are all potable at Shawnee. I’ve never treated water from the designated ones. I’m just amazed you went to Shawnee and it didn’t rain on you, lol.

[@jasonwish-]

Unfortunately there are no designated water sources on the Wilderness Loop where I was and at camp six you must use the streams. On other trips I did use the designated water sources and I got rained on too, lol.

[@lost1croc]

@@jasonwish- I should have clarified just for general knowledge on the designated sources as I forgot site 6 was the stream. If I disliked somebody and didn’t want them to ever backpack again, Shawnee is where I would take them. Usually hot, humid and rainy. Trails are laid out with zero thought straight up and down, little to no switch backs and they sometimes will take a Bobcat with a mower attachment to them kicking up ankle twisting rocks for miles. However, all that being said, it holds a special place in my backpacking heart as being a place that proves you love the suck that backpacking can be sometimes by going back to it time and time again. 😁

[@ripvanrevs]

Jason, If you want to explore another trail, there is 16 miles of new trail built at the Edge of Appalachia. It's about 20 miles west of Shawnee State forest along the sunshine corridor. The idea is to eventually have the Buckeye Trail connect to Shawnee with very little road walking.

[@jasonwish-]

Nice! I will definitely check that out on my next visit down that way, thanks!

[@JeremiahStringer]

Dude you gotta let that body heal 🙌 Great trip vid

[@jasonwish-]

Yeah yeah yeah I know, i’m getting some relaxing in tonight round the campfire among the pine trees 🌲😉.

[@WannabeAlpinist]

Never thought of Ohio as a place to hike. Great video though! Have you visited Colorado? I film mountaineering/hiking out here! Keep at it!

[@jasonwish-]

Obviously Colorado and the West are amazing places to hike, I’ve been there a few times but never for hiking, but have hiked at Yosemite a little bit. Believe it or not Ohio is not all that bad for Midwest /Eastern hiking, lots of great options for beginner backpackers and it’s only five to eight hours drive to many amazing hikes in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, W Virginia and the Carolinas, not to mention the AT. Thanks for the comment!

[@WannabeAlpinist]

@@jasonwish- Right on, thanks for the information!

[@Eric_Beatty]

Nice trip, Jason. Great video as always. I was just curious about something. Since you didn't have your filter but you did have your stove, why didn't you boil the water to make sure it was safe to drink? My guess would be that you didn't want to take your pack off and dig your stove out at that point in the hike but wondered if there was another reason.

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Eric! You’re exactly right, I should have just stopped and boiled some water but as usual I was in a hurry to make miles and very thirsty and not in the mood to drink warm water LOL. Looking back on it it was a stupid decision but at the time it seemed ok because of how pristine the water source looked, but probably not worth the risk.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Sometimes it's just nice to enjoy yourself...... I'm interested to see what you and Bryce tackle

[@jasonwish-]

Hopefully he’ll be able to take me up on it. I thoroughly enjoyed it other than the soreness in my heel. Thanks Justin!

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

@@jasonwish- I'd still like to try one of these with you

[@justinwildman5277]

Do you have the location for that clearing you started the drone shot in. Looked like the same one that was shown when you were heading to camp seven

[@jasonwish-]

Yes, that clearing is pretty close to where you turn off to go down to camp 7... I only flew the drone once.

[@BryceNewbold]

Oh you know im down! 🤙

[@jasonwish-]

Oh I knew that you would be! The problem is will I be ready ha ha, this darn heel of mine 😡😩😭

[@JoshEbersole]

Sorry your trip didn’t go as you planned. A bad time in the woods is still better than being at work. I’m hoping I can get out into the woods sometime soon for an overnight.

[@jasonwish-]

Still a great time overall, just a little unpleasant at times. Thanks Josh!

[@jasonwish-]

Hopefully you’ll make it out for an overnighter soon.

[@MarkDouglasOutside]

Leaving camp at 9 AM would be the earliest for me 😂 Good luck with dealing with plantar fasciitis 👍

[@jasonwish-]

Working hard at getting it healed. Next time I might even do 10 am 🤣.

[@tysadventures1]

Awesome video!!!!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Ty!

[@bigbarnfarm771]

I am planning the 40 loop very soon. do you have a recommendation on the best resources and trail research? any help is appreciated. thanks!

[@jasonwish-]

The main resource I used was backpacking Ohio.com and reading some backpacking forums. Check out my other video of the 40 mile loop back in 2017 and also check out Bryce Newbolds channel he has been on the trail several times as well. Campsite six is awesome so try to work that went into your trip if possible. Have a great time!

[@jacobpoucher]

Blackwalnut is the most versatile tree in the Eastern woodlands.

[@jasonwish-]

Sure is. My mom made us take it as kids after drinking in the creeks ha ha.

[@RockyAcresFarmstead]

Nice footage!

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks! I try to mix up my farming and backpacking videos as much as possible… Farm video next week!

[@RockyAcresFarmstead]

Looking forward to it!

[@remidog870]

Nice trip Jason. I would like to get out this weekend. Anyone know if mohican backpacker sites are open?

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks Brian! Yes, the 10 park and pack primitive backpacking sites are open.

[@remidog870]

@@jasonwish- Thanks for the info I just got back. Stayed at site 3 last night and checked out site 2 and 4 today in preparation for future outings.

[@investig69]

Nice video

[@jasonwish-]

Thanks for watching guys, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Mattkat0410]

why is your mountain house in a different vessel....i was almost gonna let it slide but it makes no sense to me...that means you had to open the mountain house and then decant it into another vessel...

[@jasonwish-]

I would have to go back to see what you are talking about but what I do many times is take an empty Mountainhouse bag with me and rehydrate my oatmeal in it since it stays somewhat insulated and just overall easier for me to eat out of versus a Freezer bag or dirtying up my cook pot.

[@themustachedadventurer1533]

Thankfully most state parks are still open

[@jasonwish-]

Absolutely! Hopefully more locations and trailheads will open back up soon.

[@themustachedadventurer1533]

Jason Wish - Wishwell Farms I was really hoping to do the Manistee River trail loop but of course 2 days before they closed it.

[@cgriggsiv]

Good evening mr. Wish

[@jasonwish-]

Good evening CG!

[@cgriggsiv]

@@jasonwish- So how's those guts Question did it not Dawn on you to boil some water before you left or in this case boil your water let it cool down put in your water bottles and then let it stay there overnight to get cooledthat way you have water on the trail in the way home

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Dogs !!!!!!

[@anordinarygunguy5955]

Why didn’t you just make a filter and boil your water? These are skills you should look into practicing especially with your active lifestyle. Good luck man.

[@jasonwish-]

Yeah I could have easily boiled some water but i got lazy.

[@anordinarygunguy5955]

@@jasonwish- lol dude you’re crazy. Love your videos. Stay safe.

[@darthtwelve4398]

Is this the best “weekend trip” in Ohio?

[@jasonwish-]

I would say it’s definitely at the top of the list. All depends on how difficult of mileage you are looking for. The south loop is by far the best. Zaleski, Wildcat and Mohican will be crawling with people. Archers Fork would be a nice weekend trip too. Let me know if need any more specifics, glad to help. Done em all and some.

[@darthtwelve4398]

I live in the Cleveland area and normally drive to PA for a last minute trip. With current travel restrictions I’m looking to stay in state and feel this spot could b right up my alley.

[@e.v6134]

Yeah they hauled stones out after the stole the forest from people like my ancestors. Thats shawnee native american land. Its beautiful tho and im happy you enjoyed it.

[@jasonwish-]

The most difficult trails in Ohio are in Shawnee State Forests, it’s a great backpacking area! Thanks for the information!

[@OldPackMule]

Ha! Dude, you're my nightmare hiking partner "let's do 5 or 6 miles". 17 miles later. "Yeah this looks good". Ha! You just don't know how to go less that 💯 do you ? Hope you'll be ok with the water. Like you said, did it as a kid. Maybe dehydration contributing to the chill?

[@jasonwish-]

It was that darn camp six that kept calling me to continue lol! It is possible that I was slightly dehydrated. Thanks for the comment.