Zaleski State Forest - Summer Solo Backpacking 2019!
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- Опубліковано 2 гру 2024
- Join me as i backpack Zaleski State Forest's middle backpacking loop. AKA the west loop. 10.7 Miles to bring in the month of June to start off the summer backpacking season! I start at the Lake Hope trailhead and head on counter clockwise staying at Camp #3. Enjoy watching me dodging all the poison ivy on this extremely peaceful backpacking look in Ohio's Wayne National Forest. One of the most popular backpacking trails in the state!
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Zaleski was one of my training backpack hikes in the Boy Scouts for the Philmont camp in northern New Mexico in the mid-1980's. I remember it as being quickly grueling (twisted my ankle a hundred yards from the trail head) but nothing to compare with 70 miles in the lower Rockies. Brings back good old memories, thanks for this.
thank you for watching!
I've never backpacked before, we live about a half hour from Lake Hope. My wife and I took a hike there last week, I think it was the poison ivy trail, wound our way back to the parking lot were you were parked, took an hour or so. We met 2 backpackers on the way out, it was very interesting. I'm going to try to backpack there in June, for my first time, maybe my grandkids will go with me, either way I hope to give it a try. Thanks for a very interesting video, I followed along with you on my map whilst laying in bed.
Also totally agree with you, filming our trips in no way takes away from them, only adds to them. Then reliving them afterward and showing your friends and family the trips is the best.
totally!!
Pretty place! Scoop a couple tablespoons your favorite brew type coffee in plain empty tea bags and steep it in the hot water- tastes like fresh brewed coffee!
great tip! going to try it!
Foldgers makes coffee in tea bags. You can get them at walmart. They are really decent. You are actually brewing the coffee instead of the instant coffee. I think you would like it. Worth trying at home at least.
28:34 the struggle is real and so was going back for the camera! Thx for slogging it out to share the experience great stuff!
lol.. no prob man! thanks for watching
I started my backpacking adventures at Zaleski, lots of good memories there (although I'm not really itching to go back haha). I backpacked all the trails in Ohio but unfortunately did not make videos at most of them. Archers Fork was probably my favorite if I had to choose and Shawnee was the most challenging. I enjoy watching your trip at Zaleski and all the others!
thanks! maybe i'll see ya out there!
Hiking there in October! Can’t wait
Bryce you should turn your trekking poles with the point-facing down when they're strapped to your pack otherwise you're going to poke your eye out! 😂
Thanks for the video. I live about 90 mins from Zakeski. Looking forward to my first trip there.
MSR has a little coffee filter, Coffee Mate maybe? I have one and use it with real coffee I bring in a bag. I have a cheap cook set with the handles on bigger bottom and smaller top. I can boil water and pour it through filter into the smaller top as a cup. Let the filter sit in it and move it around while it cools to get the most flavor. The remaining water in the big cup can pour into a mountain house breakfast. Also put cowboy coffee into you tube I’ve seen people show how to make it that way. Boil water with coffee in it then pour a small amount of cold water in it. It’ll make the grinds stay at the bottom and you can pour the coffee into a cup to drink grind free , I believe but haven’t tried it yet. Also try powdered milk instead of those little creamers. I mix mine with Truvia because I’m on a diet, no sugar. Cool video glad your mission was a success
awesome. thanks!
Summer hiking is my favorite. My purpose is to be surrounded by woods and to get away from the hustle of everyday life.
Shawnee has some closures due to logging to improve the forest. Its closed from camp 1 to camp 2, and from camp 7 to the ranger station near the parking lot. They have posted detours. I detoured from 1 to 3 via a bridle trail, hiked directly 4. Camped at 4 then did road walks from the midpoint between 4 and 5, all the way back to the end. Made a long overnighter, and the road walks still had wonderful views.
thanks for the heads up!!
Zaleski is my go to place to do shakedown hikes with my gear. I live between there and Mohican, in the Newark area. I went to Hocking College so I am more familiar with that area. Always hope I'll run into you or the adventure archives crew when I'm out on the trail. Maybe someday.
hope to see you out there! make sure you say hey if you do!
Hello Bryce, it's good to see you out on the trail once again. I agree with you about the Starbucks instant coffee, I always have to doctor it up with a little hot chocolate mix. That little creature on the tree looked like a mini flying squirrel. You do a very fine job of editing, I appreciate your effort.
Two thumbs up. I hope that you did not come down with a bad case of poison ivy. 🤗
thanks! and no sign of poison ivy yet! it pays to be able to identify it! 😂😂
Nice video, Zaleski is one of my fav places to solo. I’ll be there for an overnight this Thursday June 13/14.gonna shoot for campsite 2 for a 10 mile loop hike. Usually never see people on the trail. Wildcat hollow is great as well, I actually saw a wild cat last time I was there.
I started w the Starbucks via w the creamers and was always bad. Started buying G7 3 in 1 Vietnamese instant coffee packs off amazon. They are pretty great, a bit of a nutty flavor but really good. They also have G7 strong and they are good as well if you like a stronger brew.
Nice video, Bryce. Be careful with that trekkin poles. Carring like that can provide you serious wounds if you fall...
ive heard that a time or two ! haha. i tested it and it wasnt able to hit my head. I actually stopped after 3 miles in and put them further back because i had them too far angled forward in the beginning of the vid. appreciate the tip
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Yes! That was a flying squirrel!! How cool!
it really was! huge eyeballs! haha
nice video. planning a visit for an overnighter and looking to see whats out there. I'm primarily a soloist and enjoy the solitude while hiking alone. If you can get out during the week its even better! I did the Shawnee loops on a Mon - Thurs in late Sept and didn't see anyone else on the trail the entire time.
nice. im planning on hitting the 40mi Shawnee loop very soon
super great video ... they become better and better and ... better ... and your touch of humor is excellent of course ;-)
thanks so much. means alot 👍
I camped at that exact same spot in early May! I went on a Saturday and was expecting tons of people but was also surprised at the seclusion on trail. We only saw 1 group on the west loop and nobody at all on the north loop. The campsite was busy but that was to be expected with how the regs work here. I think to your point, most people do the south loop. I'll be back to conquer that but I might try to do it on a weekday.
weekdays at zaleski are probably wonderful!
I have to say, I appreciate the fact you are one of the few who don’t have a cuben fiber shelter. Your pack is light, you can crush miles and your tent weighs like the majority of ours:) Dont get me wrong, I’d love a cuben fiber anything, just not on the priority list. Awesome video! It’s on the agenda to hit the southern Ohio trails. But later this year as poison ivy and I are mortal enemies:)
thanks trail cat! i would like a cuben tent eventually but im cheap. haha!! the silnylon soaking up water is getting pretty old but i still love it. i think im gonna hold out until a company sends me one for free. 😂😂
I backpacked Zaleski in the spring about 15 years ago-pretty sure I did the West Loop. Your video brought back memories ... of poison ivy and of mud. :) As a fellow Cbus hiker, I enjoyed your video immensely.
Awesome solo trip. Dude that was mud city towards the end might as well just skate through that lol.
Love the map shot! First video that I AM Not lost haha
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Just wanted to say man, thanks for all the tips in this video! This was the inspiration for my first ever solo backpacking trip I took a couple weeks ago. Went to Zaleski and stayed at Camp #3. Was definitely a different experience than camping/backpacking with a group or with the fam. Wasn't too hot, did get a little creepy at night... I have to say, my saving grace was my little bluetooth speaker, got a little fire going that turned into a big ass fire, then the whiskey and then I started jamming to some metal out in the woods... freaking awesome, didn't see another human being for 24 hours!! Can't wait to do it again, I'm thinking about Mohican next time. Thanks again bro... keep up the great videos!
Dude that is so good to hear. glad i can be and inspiration for people. Soloing is a different feel isnt it?! you kinda have moments of fear that come and go just because of the seclusion and realization that things can go wrong at any point. haha. Its a totally different feel than with friends, but a good one. Thanks man!
the rock formations were incredible man
I really enjoy your videos. I'm considering doing the South Loop for my first solo overnight. I think the north might be a bit ambitious for me..
Nice trip buddy. I really enjoy zaleski. Glad you had a good solo trip.
thanks brotha! we gotta plan something...
Nice video. Always like how you don’t over edit. I was out doing the AFT in central PA the same time you did Zaleski. That storm you drove through reached me on my drive out. Glad I wasn’t caught out in that when I was on the trail!
thanks so much! i feel like i over edit sometimes! haha.. yes that was a serious storm! normally i dont say this but i was glad i didnt start the trail til late at night!
I did this exact same hike last fall, you may have even slept in the same exact spot where I slept. I really enjoyed the west loop, this video brought back good memories!
awesome. its a nice loop! i like it better than the south loop anyway!
Yuengling for the win. PS, for poison ivy contact...keep 1 or 2 cotton bandanas on you. Any brand or whatever will do, but I find the cheaper ones work even better because they are more abrasive. Find a stream and soak the bandana, rub the areas where you may have the oils on you, rinse the bandana and wring it out a bunch of times, repeat maybe a couple times depending how much contact you had with it. I luckily do not get poison ivy, but I still would rather not have the oil everywhere.
i must have wiped it off good enough because i still dont see any on me. thanks god. haha. Abrasives are definitely the best. i just imagine having grease on me when im washing. being a mechanic in my past life i know what it takes to get it off. haha. thanks for the tips!
Tyvek is non-directional. It doesn't mater what side is on the ground The material itself is waterproof...there is no specific coating on it. You can get Tyvek that has no branding on it. Its often used in kite making. I always put it branding side down...So I don't have to look at it. LOL
Hell yeah brother! I have yet to check out Zaleski, but I think I'm gonna check it out for a weekend overnight this summer.
it gets pretty packed in the summer weekends, i got lucky! it is a beautiful place though
Great video, some nice shots!
thanks man
looks like the AT by me in the rainy summer months ...GREAT vid dude..looks like you had a solo trip to remember .
thanks man. yea it was good time. wish i could have stayed longer. it was one of those trips that went by too fast
don't they all...
loved this video bryce
I have the exact same tent!! I LOVE it!!
Wow just missed ya we went Sunday through monday.your vid def came out better lol great on as always.
oh thats crazy! ill have to check out your vid to see how your trip went! thanks man
Never backpacked in that area but I did a gravel ride around lake hope and the entire loop. Cool place!
its a nice hike! you gotta do it!
Another great video. Love that you keep things real. Let us know if the poison ivy got you.
no poision ivy yet!! thanks Lisa! I try so hard to keep things real and honest, so that is my favorite comment to get! thank you!!
"it doesn't even smell good." lmao. i feel you but i just decided against the coffee making and back to instant coffee.
😆. Is alot more work but I'd rather not have any than instant I think. Haha
@@BryceNewbold you must make better coffee than I do. hahaha
So do you use the Permethrin on your clothes for ticks? I just hiked Zeleski South Loop the other day. Very hot and very humid at night. I used the pesticide on my clothes, my partner did not. She ended up having to pull a tick out of her leg. I had a bunch of chigger bites, but I feel those are common and kind of unavoidable during the summer.. Also, I know you mentioned using the alcohol/hand sanitizer solution on your legs for the poison ivy, does the alcohol also get bugs like chiggers and ticks to jump off of you? Sorry if it’s a dumb question, just kind of new to backpacking. Thanks for the video, I subscribed!
You might want to try the Folger's coffee singles that are like tea bags with coffee in them. I like them, but I'm not a coffee gourmet anyway. Enjoyed the video.
thanks!
Much better on navagation on this one brother. Lol. Great vids. Enjoy watching your vlogs.
haha. yes i took no chances. lessons learned. Thanks man i appreciate it.
You can buy single serve coffee bags - like tea bags! There are several brands on Amazon who make them, or you can make your own.
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I tried looking up the brand, but cant seem to find it. We brought a French vanilla instant cappuccino coffee when we went to Zaleski a few weeks ago and it was amazing. We didnt have to add anything to it either and it was perfect. The next time I'm at Walmart I'll get the brand and post back. As a daily coffee drinker, this was 100% perfect for our trip. I highly suggest it.
Folgers Cappuccino French Vanilla.
@@jerryg957 Thanks! Very possible. That canister looks the closest to what's in my memory, but I wasnt sure. That was the first time I've had it.
awesome thank you! ill check it out
hold trekking pole at 45deg angle upward from your face to clear webs.
ive done it. i prefer to use my face. lol!!!!
thanks for sharing. where are the most common places to check for ticks?? Can they get in your armpits and on the back of your head? Also did you see any snakes?
Ticks can get literally anywhere. I’ve found one in my ear before
while hiking i just check my exposed skin, especially legs. But yes they can get everywhere. You just have to check as best as you can when you go to bed and check extra good when you get home. I've heard of them in every place. Personally ive found them on my back the most
You should invest in an Aeropress. I love mine for camping.
Awesome video, but I noticed you left your helinox chair at on this trip dont tell SBO. Lol
shhhhhhhhhhhhhh😂
In my best “mom” voice... Why aren’t you wearing long pants??? I had to chuckle at your breakfast: Doritos, goldfish, oatmeal, coffee with Resees peanut butter flavored cream. Outstanding hiker breakfast! I agree that the Starbucks coffee packets suck. I’d rather drink Folgers. You have a great channel, Bryce. I really enjoyed your hike!
breakfast of champions 😂 thanks so much! much appreciated
Nice quick solo. Just picked up a Costco quilt. Whats the lowest temp you've used that thing in? What additional clothing?
Lets do Uhwarrie this winter!!!
ive taken it probably to 45 degrees backpacking with a base layer and a fleece. its very decent although most people wont agree with me on that. . i actually sleep with one in my truck on lunch breaks in the winter. i sleep warm into the 30s.. lol.. although that is only 30 minutes and im not on the ground. 😂 Uhwarrie sounds fun! although my wife will be super jelly if i go without her! haha
@@BryceNewbold Thanks for the quilt info. Im pretty excited to give the Costco Quilt a try this summer and into early fall. I have a Katabatic Alsek for 3 season trips. It's the lightest quilt I own at 21 ounces so I just sleep in shorts with it draped over. This little quilt should work into the low 50s for me...I Think. Im 6'2" so its a tad short. Add a fleece good to go. Bring your wife along to Uwharrie. Id love to hit it with a little snow. I have very little winter (snow)experience but Im excited to get into it this winter. Also planning on the Foothills Trail and some areas on the AT this winter if your interested. Thanks again for the tips. Much appreciated
Also, even as a devout coffee drinker and having tried a few, I decided to switch to tea. It technically has more caffeine. Also, I liked the pour overs but sooo expensive.
Great video! Gotta ask ya how you like your tent? I'm gonna look to see if you reviewed it on your channel.
I'm a tarp guy mostly but the tent still seems way easier sometimes. Great video, thanks for sharing!
yea man i have a video i made not long ago on the tent. i really love it. But it does soak up alot of water in the rain.... not a huge fan of that .. lol .. but i do stay dry in it!
Nice video. I hate instant coffee & got a MSR Mugmate filter which basically is a pour over. It's the best way to have coffee on the trail. It weighs practically nothing & costs around $15.
sweet. thanks!
Thanks dude... only tried soloing once...failed...this inspired me to get one done this summer... oh...and wear long pants...🤣
I only have a couple under my BELT myself...its more fun with the boys..being by the fire at camp is better with your buddies..
Very true Brett!!! Although there is definitely something to be said about being alone with your thoughts....shit...that would make for a BORING ASS video for me...🤣
I've only NOT done a solo once or twice. I have no idea what it's like to backpack with a group. 😆
dude restless.. do it!!!! its exhilarating. you alone with your thoughts is scary indeed... that may be a strange video
Bryce is onto something..it might put ya over that 10k viewer mark..do it do it do it
Flying squirrel was looking for a midnight snack.
haha
Flying squirrels are actually MORE common in Ohio than gray squirrels! They're just nocturnal so we rarely see them!
it definitely looked nocturnal. Its eyes were huge!!
I havent tried them but I have seen some disposable pour over packets at Walmart that I've thought about trying. They are pretty affordable too, $1 per pack.
i will look into that . thanks!
Do you throw the Tyvek into the washing machine? Makes it less noisy.
ive heard that. but ive never done it. i feel like it will be more waterproof the stiffer it is . just me 😕
And your trail name shall be Mothman. 🤣
haha! i love it
Love seeing Ohio trips. Ready to do south loop shawnee state forest?
haha im ready for the full loop!
Glad I came across your video. I am planning on visiting Zaleski in the fall. I use the Cafflano Coffee Press #Gottahavemycoffee
Hey man, was there any fishing spots along the way?
There is one pond on the south loop. But that is it
Thanks home skillet
So cool, brother! In my 53 years, I have never seen that creature in Ohio. Thanks for the local video!! Keep it up!
haha! that is awesome!. makes me feel lucky. appreciate it!
we won't tell scoutmaster about the yellow blaze
haha! i was hoping for a scoutmaster comment! 👍😂
What pack are you using? Looks pretty light .
hyperlite mountain gear 2400 porter
LUCIANA ZALESKI .
Hey man! I'm from the Columbus area looking to do my FIRST backpacking trip. any recommendations on where to go / what trail?
Yup i agree with Jay, I will say that lake vesuvius is my favorite. although you will need to bring a water filter and campsites are not as well established. Wildcat Hollow in Wayne National Forest is a great beginner trail too.. very packed.. but tons of campsites and 2 length loop options 👍
@@BryceNewbold Thanks for the tips! I'm gearing up now and looking forward to it!
Why don’t you use the poles as you slip in the mud?
😂 because camera!
So, I'm with you on poison ivy and I'm always dodging it at zaleski. Grows as big as rhubarb there.
One thing I've always done if I think I've touched poison ivy is rub dirt on it, lol. Seriously. I watched a vid about it, they said usiliol sticks similarly to motor grease and they found regardless of type of soap used, using a clothe or not made all the difference. Because its abrasive, relatively. So I rub dirt on it. I'll also rub some dirt on the outside of my legs if it looks like I'm probably gonna end up touching it.
Haven't got it yet and I know I should've a few times. I feel for you bro, hope you didnt get it.
great tip on the dirt... i feel like ive heard that in the past. definitely a good idea in a pinch. i always imagine having thick grease all over my legs when i scrub because having worked on cars in the past i know what it takes to get it off.. lol. had i thought of that i probably would have done that this past weekend. although no sign of it yet! 👍
Nice job 👍
thanks man!
Okay first and foremost excellent video two thumbs
Second where is that kiosk exactly
And 3rd and definitely not least I'm kind of jealous that you got to do a solo hike at zaleski State Forest
the kiosk is right by the iron furnace parking on the map. across the road actually
All I can think about now is how many caramel mochas you had while uploading a whole 30 minute video, which is also wouldn't help with how terrible instant coffee tastes 😂😂 Great video, I really want to try night hiking someday.
so so many... lol!!! night hiking is a blast!!! do it!! you guys have backpacking trails up in the north dont ya?! would love you see you guys do one!
Just found this channel - watched a few of your videos and I like what you are doing. Are you from Ohio or just like Zaleski? Take care.
thanks man! . i am from ohio. Zaleski is 2.5 hours away from me!
@@BryceNewbold Belmont County here - about 1 hour east of Zanesville.
Why is it, your so hungry when you get to your lunch break or campsite, that your willing to melt the skin in your mouth LOL!
the million dollar question.... 😂 i always do that.
G'day Bryce... love your channel by the way.... so, Starbucks isn't coffee... just saying. Do yourself a favour and grab a GSI java filter with some REAL coffee grinds and a filter paper. The filter paper slows the drip down and makes a great trail coffee. Just squish the coffee grinds in the paper under your boot once the REAL coffee has filtered and chuck it on the fire or pack it out... REAL coffee is worth the weight, especially on an overnighter.
Keep up the great posts, look forward to each and every one :)
g'day!! Thanks!
Ummm...the lettering is on the "outside" so DuPont can advertise their product. It is a woven, plastic fabric...as identical on one side as another.
Hmmm...I wonder why people don't like talking to me?
lol!! you know during editing i wondered if it even made a difference. almost cut that scene entirely , now i wish i did because your probably right! haha... moral of the story. dont believe every thing you hear. 👍😂
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@@BryceNewbold No worries, it was still entertaining! Loved the video btw, I love Zaleski, first place I ever backpacked. My Dad and I used to hunt down there too.
Im not into solo trips myself. I spend enough time alone talking to myself 😂 looked like fun other than the poison ivy and bugs. 👍😂
haha! you do spend alot of time alone it seems. 😂😂
Nice video Bryce
thanks dude!
Try Trader Joe's instant coffee packets.
only been there once but it was amazing. thanks for the tip. i will be looking for that
LUCIANA ZALESKI
Where do you get a map for those trails?
They have them at the kiosk where you register. Free. Although i wouldnt solely depend on them always being there
@@BryceNewbold Thanks! Good to know.
do David Gray's dunkin donuts for coffee
possibly! he makes it look so good
David is using an improvised pour over method of brewing regular coffee. That would require packing out the used wet grounds.
I just about gave up on the concept that instant would taste good but I found a Vietnamese coffee called G7 3-in-1 to be a great instant. They have it on Amazon. Give it a shot. Good luck.
hmmn . i will look into that! thanks!
LUCIANA ZALESKI
OHIO USA.
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Thanks for the beta on this trail! Good instant coffee: ritual.myshopify.com/products/ritual-instant-coffee
Another awesome video! definitely some good advice. As always thanks for sharing!
For poison ivy check out this link.
ua-cam.com/video/4oyoDRHpQK0/v-deo.html
Like you I can just look at the stuff And I get it. And I follow up with days of Ivy dry. He has some good suggestions in the video..
Only one thing to tell you dude. NiteCore NU25.
Thats not mud, Dolly Sods now your talking MUD.
agreeeed!!