Trail highlights: overland and camping in Laurel lakes, Mammoth California August 2020

hello youtube, here is another "trail highlights". This time i visited Laurel lakes, California to do some light offroading, and to find a scenic camp spot. Just like the video i did for monache meadows, i will include:
1. general terrain of the trail
2. difficult parts/what to look out for
3. camp sites and conditions
let me know how you like this format and if i should do more like this.
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[@justinliborio6240]

So awesome! Makes me want to move to Cali.

[@chowcares]

Lol

[@jinoh7418]

Ca has an incredible amount of trails! You'll hate the people, but love the geography.

[@allawi_8762]

May I suggest a video about mechanical checklist to do on the Land cruiser, and what gear for emergency to load the car with before going to camping trips?

[@chowcares]

That’s a really good idea!! I’ll try to put one together soon

[@MrQhngo]

beautiful drone work

[@chowcares]

Thanks! I’m super noob at drones but I’ll keep trying

[@whatsyourstoryfzj80-tj51]

Very nice!👍😊

[@chowcares]

👍👍👍

[@MidlifeCreatorClub]

Good stuff man...makes all the work in the repair videos worth it! @the_whiteox

[@chowcares]

Yup, all that to go out and explore!

[@ponce1521]

Great video. Do you think a Raptor would make it through that trail safely? Or is it to narrow? Not worried about scratches just the width to remain safely on the trail. Thanks for any info?

[@Aikynbreusov]

Is it possible to traverse on this trail with a stock Toyota Landcruiser???? Do i need serious modifications to my Landcruiser to travel this trail????

[@jayalbornoz2303]

Is this dispersed camping? And can I bring my utv?

[@jinoh7418]

Which month did you go there? Im going beginning of october and hope there wont be winds.

[@luperamos7307]

So you should decrease the tire pressure on dirt roads? By how many percent? At Costco they always pump them up above the recommended PSI

[@johnnycromwel5263]

What’s good bro! Is that a canopy tent setup? If so can I get a link or a name of it pls and thank you! I’m not too big on rooftop tents just because I love the outdoors old school camping feel.

[@frankramirez2067]

Looks amazing 👌 I was there last year but we never made it my friend Jeep broke down the first 30 mins of the trail lol & my Silverado was not equipped with recovery gear 😭😭

[@surysatha26]

Who that hell buy a 2 wheel drive 4 runner 😂😂

[@jdtisme9100]

What an absolutely beautiful place! I can't wait to make it out west and PNW with the wife to site see.

[@MisterMemo]

I love Laurel lakes! Was there in August in my LC100. #NINE8LC

[@chowcares]

I think we missed each other by a week!

[@MisterMemo]

@@chowcares You might be right!

[@federalov8444]

but I'm afraid to camp alone

[@dorkymk3]

i need to make a drive out there. nice shots Chow!

[@chowcares]

Thanks!!

[@GridLineGo]

Looks awesome! I heard you have to get a Backcountry/Wilderness Permit to camp there. Do you get it online or at a Ranger office or something?

[@davidwayne9982]

What is the RATING on that trail? Made me a bit nervous when you started the TRUCK after leaving the fridge on all night.. :)

[@chowcares]

I forget but I believe it was a blue trail.

[@davidwayne9982]

@@chowcares No idea what that means.. in a 1-10 difficulty ????

[@JohnDoe-xu2vx]

Took a trip up there in my Tacoma 4x4. Let my local buddy drive...its a bit scary especially that last hair pin turn. Put up a tent on a lil peninsula in the lake. Left our food in shell in truck. I set the alarm and late at night a bear set the alarm off. I could hear him walking all over the shale rocks....buddy had a 300-06 rifle but wasnt worried. Longest night of my life, I couldnt sleep a wink!

[@brett9382]

Did you guys have any problems with transmission overheating on this trail? And how long did this trail take to get to the lake?

[@MarkASantaInes]

EPIC! Looks like an enjoyable trip and location. Adding it to my list!

[@chowcares]

Let’s gooooo!!!

[@nickt9467]

Best footage I've seen of that switchback, thanks for the vid

[@chowcares]

You’re welcome!!

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Thanks for the video. Looks like an awesome trip I'll have to try.

[@johndustoncpa5302]

I'm definitely going to offroad with my canoe up to there

[@jonathanramos7541]

Thank you for giving the direction brother 👍🏾

[@chowcares]

You’re welcome!

[@dmay949]

Hey dude do you need skid plates for this trail?

[@MissouriAdventures]

Great video. I’ve watched it twice.

[@chowcares]

Awesome!

[@huskynoob7881]

hahaha! The unicorn intro was epic.

[@chowcares]

She my baby, goes with me everywhere hahaa

[@alexle5026]

Very gorgeous view and drive

[@socalisik]

Nice video man!

[@chowcares]

Thanks!

[@federalov8444]

Nice place 👌

[@studiooff2946]

4wd is not needed for that lmao