It was really nice. I did this same loop a week later and cut off about 30 minutes. I'm going to try to get it down to an hour in the next few weeks. It's a really good loop for training because, at least for North Texas standards, there are plenty of ups and downs.
Yeah, I guess there are several different variations of a loop around the lake. The Pink trail and the fishing trails are just a little boring to me. But I will use them from time to time to change things up. I really enjoy the ups and downs of the Outer loop. I thought about you on my dayhike out there the other day when I saw a guy pushing his fat bike up one of the impossible hill climbs.
I wish I had a park like that near by to do short hikes during the week, looks very nice! I enjoy watching y'alls family trips so much, hearing your boys are growing into strong hikers is fantastic. I haven't made up my mind on trekking poles. They're great for my posture, especially when I have to carry a bunch of water. But when I hike off trail & stow them away I get so annoyed getting caught on tree branches and bushes. I probably need a pair that fold up smaller & will fit in the bag. I use Gaia too but luckily I haven't experienced any battery draining issues recording hikes.
I dont mind trekking poles but don't miss them when I don't have them and find myself setting them down quite a bit to mess with my camera. The only reason I will still use them will be for a trekking pole tent. I have thought about trying out some sort of taller single staff/walking stick. My boys are doing awesome hiking. They did great when we did Big Bend. Hoping to do a few small local trips and then a big mountain trip later this year. Thanks for watching, man.
@@CameronHall88 I snagged a sotol stick on my way up Rosillos and thought, I can toss this whenever I want and find another if I miss it haha. Worked out great. I can't wait to see what adventures y'all get into!
I agree with the trekking poles man! Once you get used to it your legs will actually get stronger...and you'll be better off in the long run. It also forces you to slow it down and be more careful in sketchier areas and you end up being lighter on your knees.
I didn't use them much last year. The only thing I really want them for at this point is to have a trekking pole tent. I do really enjoy just being able to put my hands on rocks and things like that on trail. I'm sure you can definitely appreciate how much easier it is to video without them as well.
It would be really cool to see you head to the Ruidoso and Cloudcroft areas of Lincoln NF during the warmer months. They can't be further, at least by much, than the Guads. If summiting Sierra Blanca Peak sounds like something you'd be interested in, let's talk!
I know I talked to you about it last year but we actually have northern NM on the calendar for this summer. Planning on a few nights backpacking. And then we want to try Wheeler again. The National Forest closed last time we drove out there.
@@CameronHall88 nice! I know it's probably a family trip, but if you want company or to grab a bite or something, lmk. Make sure you watch out for the weekend roughly around Aug. 22-26. It closes down every year for Taos Pueblo ceremonies near Wheeler.
Nice hiking pace! I hear you on the trekking poles. I’m always debating how many in hand vs having a free hand for the camera. Did you like the tripod? It looked like you set up some ground level and mid level shots with it. Speaking of which, that was a lot of walk-by shots you had to set up and take down! Respect.
I have realized over the past year or so that I really don't need trekking poles like I thought I did. I mainly just want them for a lighter shelter. For now, I'll make the sacrifice. Planning to use the Double Rainbow this year and then may upgrade to drop a bunch of weight next year. The Tripod is decent. Tangent Trails had this one when I backpacked with him in December. It's cheap but pretty lightweight. I'd be shocked if it doesn't break before the end of the year. But I do like how small it folds and how easily it adjusts. Still not 100% sold on it but I'm going to try it out for a while. I was able to do 5.1 miles (same loop) in 1.25 hours after I did this video. Hoping to get it down to an hour in the next couple months. Don't see myself doing any marathons but I do enjoy jogging the downhills every once in a while.
The Lone Star Hiking Trail is close to 100. The Guadalupe Ridge Trail, that is only partially in TX, I between 70 - 100. The Caprock Canyon Trailway is around 60 or 70. Trail Between the Lakes is around 25. You can make various loops in Guadalupe Mountains that are 40ish miles. LBJ Grasslands has around 70 miles of trails. There are plenty more but these are the ones that come to mind right away.
@@CameronHall88 thanks for the reply. I’m in west Texas and have only done solo overnight trips. I’m a little nervous to get way out in big bend with limited water and no satellite communication.
@@MR-hb5mu if you've done overnights, the OML at Big Bend would be a next good step without feeling WAY out there. Or multiple days backpacking the Chisos without ever dropping down into the desert would be even more comfortable. Guadalupe Mountains is really good because you can do multiple days but still stop in through one of the car campgrounds during your hike. I also have only felt truly "way out there" in a couple of spots in that park. You have lots of great options out that way.
@@MR-hb5mu where at in west Texas? I’m near Abilene, not far west Texas tho. I’m thinking about a trip to Lincoln national forest or Big Bend later this year. You’re welcome to tag along.
Claiborne State Park looks like a nice place. Thank you for sharing Cameron.
It's pretty nice for being so close to home. Thanks for watching.
That was a bluebird day to be on the trails!👍
It was really nice. I did this same loop a week later and cut off about 30 minutes. I'm going to try to get it down to an hour in the next few weeks. It's a really good loop for training because, at least for North Texas standards, there are plenty of ups and downs.
As you know - this is our fav! Enjoyed you hike.
We are lucky to have these trails pretty close!
I’m glad I found your channel. This is in my neck of the woods. I haven’t been to the state park in years. Tfs
It's in my neck of the woods as well. 😉 Easy place for me to run out to for a few hours. Pretty much no one there during the week this time of year.
Great video! Also, the new video thumbnails look great!
Thanks! I really appreciate you saying that.
When you said lake loop I thought you would be doing the fishing trails with coyote run. Great day to be there.
Yeah, I guess there are several different variations of a loop around the lake. The Pink trail and the fishing trails are just a little boring to me. But I will use them from time to time to change things up. I really enjoy the ups and downs of the Outer loop.
I thought about you on my dayhike out there the other day when I saw a guy pushing his fat bike up one of the impossible hill climbs.
I wish I had a park like that near by to do short hikes during the week, looks very nice! I enjoy watching y'alls family trips so much, hearing your boys are growing into strong hikers is fantastic.
I haven't made up my mind on trekking poles. They're great for my posture, especially when I have to carry a bunch of water. But when I hike off trail & stow them away I get so annoyed getting caught on tree branches and bushes. I probably need a pair that fold up smaller & will fit in the bag.
I use Gaia too but luckily I haven't experienced any battery draining issues recording hikes.
I dont mind trekking poles but don't miss them when I don't have them and find myself setting them down quite a bit to mess with my camera. The only reason I will still use them will be for a trekking pole tent. I have thought about trying out some sort of taller single staff/walking stick.
My boys are doing awesome hiking. They did great when we did Big Bend. Hoping to do a few small local trips and then a big mountain trip later this year.
Thanks for watching, man.
@@CameronHall88 I snagged a sotol stick on my way up Rosillos and thought, I can toss this whenever I want and find another if I miss it haha. Worked out great. I can't wait to see what adventures y'all get into!
I agree with the trekking poles man! Once you get used to it your legs will actually get stronger...and you'll be better off in the long run. It also forces you to slow it down and be more careful in sketchier areas and you end up being lighter on your knees.
I didn't use them much last year. The only thing I really want them for at this point is to have a trekking pole tent. I do really enjoy just being able to put my hands on rocks and things like that on trail. I'm sure you can definitely appreciate how much easier it is to video without them as well.
It would be really cool to see you head to the Ruidoso and Cloudcroft areas of Lincoln NF during the warmer months. They can't be further, at least by much, than the Guads. If summiting Sierra Blanca Peak sounds like something you'd be interested in, let's talk!
I know I talked to you about it last year but we actually have northern NM on the calendar for this summer. Planning on a few nights backpacking. And then we want to try Wheeler again. The National Forest closed last time we drove out there.
@@CameronHall88 nice! I know it's probably a family trip, but if you want company or to grab a bite or something, lmk. Make sure you watch out for the weekend roughly around Aug. 22-26. It closes down every year for Taos Pueblo ceremonies near Wheeler.
@@OneMansOdyssey I'll let you know for sure. Almost certainly will be July. Hoping for a quiet fire season this year.
@@CameronHall88 can’t say for sure, but the general consensus is that this has been a pretty wet snow year, so things will probably be good 🤞🏻
I’m migrating from AllTrails to Gaia heard from more then one now this year. The map is covered by the end cards fyi. Thanks
Oh thanks for letting me know!
Nice hiking pace! I hear you on the trekking poles. I’m always debating how many in hand vs having a free hand for the camera.
Did you like the tripod? It looked like you set up some ground level and mid level shots with it. Speaking of which, that was a lot of walk-by shots you had to set up and take down! Respect.
I have realized over the past year or so that I really don't need trekking poles like I thought I did. I mainly just want them for a lighter shelter. For now, I'll make the sacrifice. Planning to use the Double Rainbow this year and then may upgrade to drop a bunch of weight next year.
The Tripod is decent. Tangent Trails had this one when I backpacked with him in December. It's cheap but pretty lightweight. I'd be shocked if it doesn't break before the end of the year. But I do like how small it folds and how easily it adjusts. Still not 100% sold on it but I'm going to try it out for a while.
I was able to do 5.1 miles (same loop) in 1.25 hours after I did this video. Hoping to get it down to an hour in the next couple months. Don't see myself doing any marathons but I do enjoy jogging the downhills every once in a while.
What’s a longer backpacking route in Texas? Besides big bend.
The Lone Star Hiking Trail is close to 100. The Guadalupe Ridge Trail, that is only partially in TX, I between 70 - 100. The Caprock Canyon Trailway is around 60 or 70. Trail Between the Lakes is around 25. You can make various loops in Guadalupe Mountains that are 40ish miles. LBJ Grasslands has around 70 miles of trails. There are plenty more but these are the ones that come to mind right away.
@@CameronHall88 thanks for the reply. I’m in west Texas and have only done solo overnight trips. I’m a little nervous to get way out in big bend with limited water and no satellite communication.
@@MR-hb5mu if you've done overnights, the OML at Big Bend would be a next good step without feeling WAY out there. Or multiple days backpacking the Chisos without ever dropping down into the desert would be even more comfortable.
Guadalupe Mountains is really good because you can do multiple days but still stop in through one of the car campgrounds during your hike. I also have only felt truly "way out there" in a couple of spots in that park.
You have lots of great options out that way.
@@MR-hb5mu where at in west Texas? I’m near Abilene, not far west Texas tho. I’m thinking about a trip to Lincoln national forest or Big Bend later this year. You’re welcome to tag along.
@@BigCountryOutdoors325 I’m in Midland. I appreciate the invite!