A ten mile hike starting at 10,000 ft. by car, sounds like a really doable hike, thanks !!

HG! Here I am looking at this video again! I am still amazed and so great full of all you offer up ! Destination, how to get there, permits 360 views You are amazing and such a help and a go to place for the hiking community. Truly.. THANK YOU for all you do! I watched this 2 years ago and I still go back for more. You have the only channel ( that I know of) that gives the viewers ALL the info they need to have a wonderful trip in the wilderness. A BIG thankyou for all you do man! you inspire us all! SO keep doin what you are doin!

@Hikingguy

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, thank you sooo much 🙏👍 that's great to hear and to know. This whole thing is about giving all the info to make folks feel confident out there, so I'm glad that it's doing the trick. Music to my ears. Hope to see you out on the trail someday! Best, Cris

Hiking guy! without a doubt, you have the most informative info of any site I have seen! From trip planning ( how to get there/weather/maps/what to prepare for etc) to what to expect. GREAT JOB!. I have been backpacking since Boy scouts ( now 70). REALLY appreciate all your hard work. Keep it coming. I LOVE all the Eastern Sierra from Lone Pine to Mammoth.

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

Man, what a great note, thank you so much. I really appreciate that. I try to give as much detail as possible so that folks go into a hike (or gear) armed with as much knowledge and confidence as possible. So that's great to hear. And stay tuned for more Eastern Sierra next summer!

Beautiful, amazing 😻 Thank you for sharing 🥾🥾

As a warm-up to Whitney, or just go up Langley. It's on my to-do list. Thanks for sharing.

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

Yea I wanted to get a guide for Langley up this year but I ran out of time. Next year....

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you.

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad they have helped. 🙏

Just found this hike... so awesome! Thanks again for all your informative hikes! 👍🙏🏼💛💛💛

Thank you for the video

Great video. Very helpful info.

this is a great trail guide. . Subscribed.

You are awesome ❤️

The easiest area up there to roam. Huge area from old pass to new.

Love the channel I think I am attempting the same with Ontario may have to expand yo the rest of Canada and Ney York state in the future nice hiking trail the scenery is incredible.

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you and good luck with your guides! Just subbed...

I still can't get over how crazy the different landscape is compared to our east coast...

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

I know, it's so different out here. Worth coming out for a hiking trip, but be careful, you might end up moving here....

@HikerJoe

4 жыл бұрын

HikingGuy.com I was thinking about doing the timberline trail next year to be honest

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@HikerJoe It's awesome. I did it this summer and it didn't disappoint. Hoping to go back to document it and create a guide next early summer.

If you go here walk the area to his right going in towards last lakes. Once slightly higher great view of pass. Area.

Bet that creek outlet has plenty of small goldies too!!

Love the narration. This is flat out cool. This hike has been on my bucket list for awhile. A few years back there were some comments made online by somebody who was talking about taking care of business up there. I dont think any ethical High Sierra backpacker isnt gonna pack out their TP but I heard a rumor you had to also pack out your business from up there as well. Say it ain't so!

@Hikingguy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you and def give it a whirl, it's a classic. So for taking care of biz, you don't need a WAG bag but in high traffic areas they recommend it to lighten the burden on the heavily trafficked areas. Choice is yours but plenty of folks don't. If you're only doing an overnighter you can get away with using the toilets at the trailhead.

This is very cool, thanks for sharing. I have been told that this place is beautiful for backpacking but there is elevation. Looks doable.

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

Yea, backpacking is great here. Check out the article in the description for some info on the camping options.

Thank you for what you are doing for the hiking community! Just hiked Mt. Langley as a day hike. Started before sunrise up Old Army Pass. Glad I had watched your video a couple times. I was able to confidently navigate in the dark with a headlamp and identify landmarks as we were approaching them. Very valuable information!

@Hikingguy

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you so much and glad the video came in handy - how was Old Army Pass? I tried it last year and it was a mess. Usually go on New Army for Langley.

@amyyang4757

3 жыл бұрын

HikingGuy.com Old Army was a tough hike, but at no point did I feel unsafe. Saw some snow but none near the trail. I would not want to descend that way, but that’s personal preference. I usually opt for the steeper route up and the more gradual route down (Baldy, Rae Lakes)

@Hikingguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@amyyang4757 Good to know, I'll give it a try the next time I head up. I did it about 10 years ago and it was okay, so good to hear, thank you.

As an out of shape guy with a slight 14er obsession, I feel slight PTSD watching this.

Do white mountain in dark. 14252. The problem is it is 7 miles from gate where you park at 12800. However at Bristlecone up the road you can do 12k right up a hill.

Way to sell it!! I've never been, although I've considered it many times. Maybe this write up is the tipping point for me. Its tough....I love Bishop so much and that extra hour of driving is worth it. I've got to try new things.😋

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

Ha thanks, yea, if you're in Bishop, this is definitely worth the drive.

@ColemanOutdoors

4 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy haha...no...I'm in the LA area...SFV. I guess I was trying to say, if I've made it to Lone Pine I'm almost to Bishop, might as well go that extra hour. Still I think I need to try something new. Cottonwood Lakes is on the list.😋

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@ColemanOutdoors Sorry, meant to say if you were in Bishop anyway... this is actually about 10 minutes south of Lone Pine off the 395 so a little closer to us....

Beautiful spot! New friend Ruthie here

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow! What a cool video, just discovered your stuff! Visiting in last two weeks of June and this is a great guide to get me started. We're headed up to Whitney and back to Cottonwood on a 10 day trip. Any advice on which trails to hit between Cottonwood lakes and Whitney to make our trip a bit easier? Going to hit up your gear tips next!

@Hikingguy

Жыл бұрын

It'll probably still be pretty snowy there. Are you hiking from Whitney Portal to Cottonwood over 10 days (ie 10 days backcountry hiking)? or looking for other trails in the area?

@jordanbeers4964

Жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy Thanks for the snow tidbit. Saw some video from 2022 around that time, very little snow, so hoping it shapes out the same this time. We are doing Cottonwood Lake TH, to Whitney Summit, and back on 10 days so we have plenty of time. But guidance on making the trek easier would be appreciated!

I was there a few weeks ago, I saw 2 fat coyotes on the way up to the lakes. Taking the New Army Pass trail at the fork instead of the right is easier for those who are out breath at that point. The whole place is great. The gate is locked now after the storm this week.

@Hikingguy

4 жыл бұрын

It's funny you mention that. This year I saw coyotes in the same area and also heard them by Trail Camp at Whitney. I hadn't seen or heard coyotes up there before. && Yes, gate is closed.

Video was great. New to this area for hikes. How many miles was the hike fork the parking lot to lake 4/5 (sorry if I missed the information).

@Hikingguy

Ай бұрын

Check the link in the description for a map with mileages, etc

Such a great video! Thank you. Quick question, is it too difficult of a hike to walk to cotton wood lake #5, fish for a few hours then hike back?

@Hikingguy

3 жыл бұрын

You can totally do that.. in fact a lot of the hikers I see up here all have fly rods with them, very doable

Did you ever do that Langley guide you mention in a comment above? I’m in Pasadena, thinking about doing it as a day hike in a few weeks…

@Hikingguy

11 ай бұрын

Last I heard New Army still had snow - hoping in Sep before any new snow comes it

Thank you much, very informative and very well done. How are the mosquito's around the lakes? They LOVE me, is why I am asking? Heading up mid Aug.

@Hikingguy

3 жыл бұрын

Ha oh yea, they love me too, and they're usually pretty bad. I bring a headnet with me when I hike here. I don't always have to use it, but it's nice to have.

I liked the trail to Cotton Lakes and tried to do it again last Fall. Unfortunately, I wound up on the Cottonwood Pass/Chicken Spring Lake trail. The Signage is confusing. P.S. Sometimes the SNBS can be seen at Lake 5.

@Hikingguy

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍 Yea I've seen bighorn all over the place around there over the years... no matter how many times you spot them it's always cool

Excellent video though I have a question. I saw your video and have seen videos of other popular Sierra areas but I never see more than two or three people on the trails other than the narrator. Are you doing the videos on weekdays?

@Hikingguy

3 жыл бұрын

Generally there's enough space so that its not as crowded as a city/county park. Sometimes there's a few groups leaving at the same time (mornings) but the pace differences generally space everyone out. Whitney is prob the most crowded, and even that, not too bad

The beauty of Cottonwood wood lakes is there is no huge elevation gain from parking above 10,000 feet to lakes. AND it ain't far. 7 miles to pass easy trail. The drive up is awesome. Camping great. Mosquitoes 🦟 abound.

What is the likely hood of getting a campsite at the trailhead campsite? We're planning to go in August 23, 2021 and don't to drive the 24 miles in and find a full campsite.

@Hikingguy

3 жыл бұрын

You should be okay but it's first come, so always hard to say. I've always got a spot and you can probably grab a spot at Horseshoe meadow or just setup around the trailhead campground if it's full. People sleep in cars, etc. there so it's not too strict.

@ronaldmcdonald3965

3 жыл бұрын

@@Hikingguy thanks

@karlkeating2803

3 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind there are two main campgrounds. The one at Cottonwood Pass trailhead is larger than the one at Cottonwood Lakes trailhead--and I much prefer it. It's a three-minute drive between the two. I once mistakenly arrived at Horseshoe Meadow on a holiday weekend (not thinking!) and both campgrounds were full. A ranger was directing traffic (have never seen that otherwise nor such crowds), and he said I could camp at the equestrian campground that is next to the main Cottonwood Pass campground, so there always is that as a fallback.

@ronaldmcdonald3965

3 жыл бұрын

@@karlkeating2803 thanks