Lake Aloha | Backpacking Desolation Wilderness | Waterfall Camp | Lake Tahoe California Waterfalls

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • July 2020. Rivendell! Lake Aloha, Desolation Wilderness! This is a 2 day backpacking and hiking adventure to one of the most stunning places I have ever been: Waterfall Camp at Lake Aloha, in the Desolation Wilderness, near Lake Tahoe. Eldorado National Forest, northern California. Almost everyone who goes on the Lake Aloha trail camps on the other side. Waterfall Camp is a hidden magical spot. Five major waterfalls in one location, and many other falls streaming off the cliffs. I was in Rivendell. And I was all alone in the Desolation Wilderness. This hike was the highlight of 2020 for me. Such an incredible place.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 112

  • @iluvmakeup72
    @iluvmakeup72 4 роки тому +1

    What an incredible video! Waterfalls everywhere!

  • @wendingourway
    @wendingourway 4 роки тому +1

    What an absolutely beautiful area...you picked the perfect spot for lunch...hard to beat the powerful sound of a great falls...thanks for sharing...

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Wending the World Thanks so much for watching!

  • @LostAgainwithJim
    @LostAgainwithJim 4 роки тому +1

    I loved that shot of the dragon flys!

  • @joyceratnawati9662
    @joyceratnawati9662 4 роки тому +1

    Lake aloha so amazing thank you for this video friend

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Joyce Ratnawati thanks very much for watching!

  • @RossAngell
    @RossAngell 4 роки тому +1

    Great location..so beautiful!👍 Thanks for sharing!

  • @AltayFamily
    @AltayFamily 4 роки тому +1

    Such a stunning place indeed! that waterfalls shots are amazing! thumbs up!

  • @kotatape
    @kotatape 4 роки тому +1

    Another great share video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @GetOutadventure
    @GetOutadventure 3 роки тому +1

    Another awesome Fall! great hike!

  • @davestredulinsky
    @davestredulinsky 4 роки тому

    Wow, that looks like a wonderful adventure. Amazing scenery and waterfalls. Full view and like. Thanks for sharing my friend.

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Dave Stredulinsky thank you! it was amazing for sure.

  • @FindInNature
    @FindInNature 4 роки тому

    Very beautiful nature my friend.
    Awesome views.
    Wonderful lakes and waterfalls.
    Thanks for sharing these moments. 👍

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Find In Nature Thank you for watching my video!

  • @HaswellTravelled
    @HaswellTravelled 4 роки тому

    Another great hike! Beautiful views - mountains, lake, waterfalls. Well done, my friend 👍. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your day 😀.

  • @BackpackingWithJason
    @BackpackingWithJason 4 роки тому

    Awesome scenery on your hike!! Lots of waterfalls!! I love waterfalls 😁

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Backpacking With Jason Do you now? Me too. 😁Yeah It was pretty amazing. Thanks for watching!

  • @hankieski1549
    @hankieski1549 4 роки тому

    Wow gratz on making that hike! Not only is the trail hard but the altitude adds to the difficulty. Great music. Thx for posting.

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Hankie Ski thanks! It was definitely quite tough but amazing

  • @TastyDrone
    @TastyDrone 4 роки тому +1

    Great Video, well done 👍

  • @HelminadiaRanford
    @HelminadiaRanford 3 роки тому +1

    Very inspiring ... I should do more hike hehe

  • @imerichoang
    @imerichoang 4 роки тому

    Awesome! I love desolation!

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Eric Hoang Thank you. It is an amazing place for sure.

  • @ChristianNomad
    @ChristianNomad 4 роки тому

    Beautiful hick! Beautiful area, thank you so much for bringing us with you! Wow love the waterfalls! Awesome lakes... Great video!

  • @nibimocs
    @nibimocs 4 роки тому

    What a beautiful spot for a camp! Too bad you didn't sleep well. Wonderful hike and waterfalls as usual. Thanks for sharing!

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      nibimocs Thank you! It was an amazing place for sure.

  • @HarathiHolland
    @HarathiHolland 4 роки тому +1

    Wow this is really amazing and awesome. Super shareing. Thank you. Here new frnd. Let’s stay connected together.🌷🇳🇱

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Harathi Holland thank you for watching and subscribing I will check out your channel.

  • @billyb5057
    @billyb5057 4 роки тому

    quite some trail to walk I spotted a lot of waterfalls on the route
    *👍Au👍you got our like and a full view as always*

  • @CaliWilderness
    @CaliWilderness 4 роки тому +1

    What a savage! Way to get all the way back there from Horsetail! Thats such an awesome little cove back by Mosquito Pass & the Slabs of Insanity. I have seen all of these waterfalls but never made the trip around the lake. It looks like a trip well worth taking! Thanks for sharing and your attention to detail in production!

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      California Wilderness Experiences yeah it was a crazy but awesome hike for sure. thanks so much for watching.

  • @NicoleHikesalot
    @NicoleHikesalot Рік тому

    Man what a great place, I have been eyeballing this hike for a while but I haven't been back out there... looks so amazing. Windy but what a stunning area. Amazing lake and waterfall views. Amazing camp spot too with the sound of the water. Looks like some good snow fields and scrambles along the way. PYRAMID PEAK LOOKED AMAZING.

  • @JenniferLupine
    @JenniferLupine 4 роки тому

    Gorgeous! What an awesome place to hike and feel a part of nature! Beautiful waterfall! I’m adding this area to my wish list! 🤣👍👍🌲🌲🌲

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Jennifer Lupine It was awesome, definitely the highlight of the year for me. Thanks so much!

    • @JenniferLupine
      @JenniferLupine 4 роки тому

      @@waterfallmadman That’s awesome! You really showed how expansive the rock and scenery is! 👍👍 Were you close to the PCT?

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Jennifer Lupine somewhat close. My original plan was to hike on the PCT, but since there was no parking at the trailhead I did a different route.

    • @JenniferLupine
      @JenniferLupine 4 роки тому +1

      @@waterfallmadman ok - thanks- I was looking on my map to try to figure more or less where you went - probably you had less people 😊

  • @GetOutadventure
    @GetOutadventure 4 роки тому

    You sure know how to find awesome lookin countryside!

  • @WanderingWiley
    @WanderingWiley 4 роки тому

    This was a very beautiful hike, man the lakes and falls were terrific, looked like parts were pretty tough though, lol.

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Wandering Wiley it was tough but so amazing. thanks very much!

  • @SergeCousineau
    @SergeCousineau 4 роки тому

    Hello Leon !
    What a great video! Wonderful capture of such beautiful places with so many falls , specially loved the one at 11:45 . I also love the mix of your fades . You never told me you had a twin brother ! ...lol! 😂 that was a good one 👍😉 loved also the music you have used .
    You are very lucky to be able to hike in such beautiful places!
    STUNNING VIEWS!
    Have a great weekend Leon
    H&S 👩‍❤️‍👨🇨🇦🌈

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Hélène & Serge Thanks very much. It was an amazing place, my favorite hike of 2020. I think my twin likes waterfalls as well. Lol.

    • @SergeCousineau
      @SergeCousineau 4 роки тому +1

      waterfallmadman
      I’m sure of that ! 😉👍

  • @outdoorstours
    @outdoorstours 3 роки тому

    you have a great channel my friend! want to watch your other vids, but don't have enough time right now.. see u next time!

  • @PlacesWeGoExploring
    @PlacesWeGoExploring 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing hike into the wilderness! Beautiful waterfalls throughout!

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Places WeGo Exploring Thanks so much for watching. It is an amazing place for sure.

  • @NicoleHikesalot
    @NicoleHikesalot 4 місяці тому

    Just watched again. Got a permit for starting at Echo...will try to get there super early for parking. In July....

  • @beckhykes7733
    @beckhykes7733 4 роки тому

    This is a truly beautiful area brother! Those falls were cool to see! I enjoyed the one with the big rock like a flat surface that you could slide down on haha.

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      BeckHykes it would be interesting to slide ... maybe... lol. Thanks a bunch!

  • @goldenratio5117
    @goldenratio5117 Рік тому

    Horsetail is gonna be ripping this summer , not to mention most falls in NorCal!

  • @ColemanOutdoors
    @ColemanOutdoors 4 роки тому

    Nice one, dude! Always hate when I get to my destination and find the parking lot full. Looks like you made the best of it though.

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Coleman Outdoors yeah, full cuz of stupid Covid. But it worked out for the best, just a bit tougher. Thanks a bunch!

  • @MaryannHazel
    @MaryannHazel 4 роки тому +1

    BTW - I love the perspective you used to shoot East Waterfall Camp Falls @8:29. It really gives you a sense of how steep it is. Beautifully done!

  • @RoadtrippinwithTakacs
    @RoadtrippinwithTakacs 4 роки тому +1

    Love the whip pan edit at 2:48! The landscape was unreal! 😍😍😍 Never been to Lake Aloha before. Cool waterfall campsite. Stunning spot. I prefer the wind. Like you said.... mosquitoes. 😁 Great hike! Well done. 👍

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Roadtrippin' with Takacs thank you. It was an amazing place. Probably my best trip of 2020.

  • @HBMaverick
    @HBMaverick 4 роки тому +1

    Such an awesome journey and so scenic! I need to spend some time in this area! 👍👍😎 ~Maverick

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      HB Maverick you definitely should. thanks very much!

  • @AlanMETALMAN
    @AlanMETALMAN 4 роки тому

    A bit blowey but still great weather, although the trail looked real rugged in a few places. I couldn't hear a word you were saying at the waterfall but man, it was a beauty. Got to say, I do not know how you slept at all with the noise of the waterfall. Just as well the 6 miles back was all downhill with limited sleep. Cheers Alan

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Alan METALMAN - Outdoors yeah it was a tough one but an amazing place. Thanks very much

  • @MaryannHazel
    @MaryannHazel 4 роки тому

    Hey! You have a clone??? Desolation is such a beautiful area. You must be in heaven with all those waterfalls. Sucks you had to go in over the Horsetail Falls trail. That is brutal with a backpack. Awesome video Leon!

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Maryann Hazel clone? Have you gone up that way with a backpack? There is a really narrow squeeze. Coming down I had to take my paragraph to get down it. Thanks for commenting and watching.

    • @MaryannHazel
      @MaryannHazel 4 роки тому

      @waterfallmadman - @3:41...there are two of you! 😁 I've gone up to the top of the falls a couple times, but with a daypack. There are some sketchy sections going up by the falls! Can't imagine doing that with a fully loaded backpack. You da man Leon!!!

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Maryann Hazel oh yeah I forgot about that shot. Ha ha. It’s definitely freaky going up to the top.

  • @StepsbyKaatje
    @StepsbyKaatje 4 роки тому

    Did you sleep well with the noise of the waterfall? Beautiful spot! Thanks for sharing! 😁 ATB

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Steps by Kaatje I did not sleep too well but it is definitely an amazing spot. Thanks so much!

  • @KathysOutdoorAdventures
    @KathysOutdoorAdventures 4 роки тому

    This is one I have not yet got to get out to. I hurt my knee back in May and have been trying to take it a little easy. Now seeing your video I have to make it out there. The views were stunning and the waterfall just beautiful. How was the scramble up at the top of horsetail falls? All of the lakes looked so pretty, now I have to go. :)

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      Kathys Outdoor Adventures it is an amazing hike, it is hard but so worth it. The scramble to the top of horsetail is always sketchy, more so with a backpack on. It is easier to go from Echo Lakes. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope your knee is better.

  • @SacWildlife
    @SacWildlife 4 роки тому

    I've been having foot & knee problems this year. I discovered this site by camping on the north shore and spotting people near the falls. I fully intended to get to this site this year, but the world is conspiring against me. Hoping maybe in october.

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому

      SacWildlife too bad about your injuries. Hope you get back out on the trails soon. I recommend this spot in early summer. Thanks for watching.

  • @banngbangbanng
    @banngbangbanng 2 роки тому

    Oh wow! This is incredible! This destination has been on my list for years now. Finally set aside time to make the trek at the end of this month. Have you hiked from Echo Lakes Trailhead before or was this your first time exploring here?

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  2 роки тому +1

      thanks for watching. yes I have hiked in that area many times.

    • @banngbangbanng
      @banngbangbanng 2 роки тому

      Do you have any words of wisdom for locating the area from the route starting at Echo Lakes? I have an approximation of where the waterfall camp is & am bringing a paper map

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  2 роки тому

      @@banngbangbanng I have complete directions on my website www.waterfallswest.com. But also you realize that the falls won’t be flowing now.

    • @banngbangbanng
      @banngbangbanng 2 роки тому

      Ohh my goodness! I’ve had an account with your website for years now - I can’t believe it’s you! Your site is wonderful. Thank you for letting me know about this. I did not realize the falls would be completely dry, so will have to reschedule the trip here

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  2 роки тому

      @@banngbangbanng ha ha. Yes I would go in June if I were you, if it’s a normal snow year.

  • @specialk7437
    @specialk7437 3 роки тому +1

    Hi waterfallmadman do you mind telling me where these waterfalls are I would love to go to them.

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  3 роки тому

      special k All the information is on my website: www.waterfallswest.com

  • @steve2508
    @steve2508 2 роки тому

    I was told second hand that Waterfall Camp was burned up by a spot fire when heavy winds were blowing the Caldor Fire up Lyons Creek. Have you been back this year to confirm/refute? The area seems so protected by the surrounding ridges an all that granite, so I'm reluctant to believe it. Would love to hear someone's first hand account.

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  2 роки тому

      I don’t know but I would agree with you it does not seem likely

  • @wildabeast1397
    @wildabeast1397 2 роки тому

    What month did you do this trip? I'm curious about the snow up there in the spring

  • @bunjeeventure
    @bunjeeventure 3 роки тому +1

    are you able to cross all the waterfalls and go from the northwest side of aloha to the northeast side of aloha?

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  3 роки тому

      bunjeeventure it’s too cliffy. You could not go that way.

    • @bunjeeventure
      @bunjeeventure 3 роки тому +1

      @@waterfallmadman oh darn. thanks for the quick reply!!

  • @marcsorensen2985
    @marcsorensen2985 2 роки тому

    sadly, the entire approch to horsetail burned in 2021 in the caldor fire

  • @BeCCaWhere2GoNext
    @BeCCaWhere2GoNext 4 роки тому

    Such a stunning place indeed! that waterfalls shots are amazing! thumbs up!

    • @waterfallmadman
      @waterfallmadman  4 роки тому +1

      Becca where2gonext It is an amazing place for sure. Thanks so much!