SOLO BACKPACKING TO HIDDEN LAKE-CLEVELAND NATIONAL FOREST

[@ervinslens]

Breathtaking scenery my friend, these landscapes are simply stunning!

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you!

[@100Peaks]

Lovely. My daughter and I camped in the middle of that lake when it was bone dry once, taking the exact same bushwhack. 😊 We also noted that great campsite along Indian Creek. Such a lovely area. Looks like you took a better way down. That’s the way I’d take up next time. Cheers!

[@wolfeadventures]

Awesome! Yeah that entire area is really great. The lake was the fullest I have seen it. The big oak tree camp site would be perfect also due to Indian Creek location and it running a decent amount of the year.

[@RickandAndreaGetOutside]

Great video and trip Brad! Andrea and I enjoyed this one. Very pretty back there, bushwacking looked like no fun! Cool little lake.

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you! It’s a great place and has possibilities to connect to lots of other trails. Water is usually available at Indian Creek for 6+ months out of the year.

[@rickkaylor8554]

On the map it looks like Pine Mountain / Indian Potrero is just north of this lake which probably easier to reach. This hike is on my bucket list for this spring. Thanks for making the video.

[@wolfeadventures]

Glad you liked it. It’s a great little spot for sure.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

Really well done brotha, . Love the solitude you had all by yourself and that was an awesome sunset & sunrise. Yeah I remember that bush wacking and it’s no joke! Lucky to not get any ticks for you. Thanks really enjoyed that!

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you! It really was a nice quick getaway. The brush was much tougher since we were there. I appreciate the feedback.

[@MarmaladeOutdoors]

@@wolfeadventures you do a great job on your videos. Don’t be so tough on yourself brotha. You should be proud of your work! One man’s humble opinion

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you! That means a lot.

[@RanchoCoyote]

Beautiful hike! Love your video. We should do a trip sometime! I go every month.

[@wolfeadventures]

Thank you. That would be fun!

[@fourcornersconcreteinc3396]

Looked like a nice trip.

[@wolfeadventures]

It was a great quick overnight.

[@brian-1036]

That looks like a great one to take advantage of this wet year. I Imagine on a more typical dry year it wouldn't be as nice. Also nice to occasionally do those " easy" trips that allow for some luxuries like brewed coffee. I remember some hikes in Schad's book where he recommends bringing clippers for the vegetation. I wonder if anyone has come up with ultralight clippers?

[@wolfeadventures]

The rain really made this trip so much greener than it normally is. And yes, short trips mean a chair and real coffee lol. I believe I’ve seen titanium clippers. Would have been helpful here for sure.

[@jamisonmurphy5505]

The lake was beautiful!

[@wolfeadventures]

It really was. Cheers!

[@samfirestone1264]

How do I find this place?

[@cheeto4sure]

Do you need any kind of permit to go out backpacking or camping overnight in the Cleveland national forest?

[@wolfeadventures]

You do. You can email them your application and they usually get back to you within 24 hours. Very easy and free. www.fs.usda.gov/main/cleveland/passes-permits/recreation look down the page under dispersed camping.

[@cheeto4sure]

@@wolfeadventuresthank you!

[@donnyho]

Is there map available for this trail?

[@wolfeadventures]

No specific map. You can use CalTopo and plan a hike though. Very useful website and app.