Thank you so much for this series. Your long form video showcase the various sections of the trail, providing inspiration and will help with planning my loop. I’ve marked the refill location that you pointed out on my maps.
I've watched a few hikers do this trail recently (I'm preparing to do it myself) and really appreciated how you narrated the time and distance to the initial campsites. I backpack and hike with my cat, so it really helps seeing how long and far campsites are from the starting point. Much appreciated, subscribed!
Thank you, I’m glad you found it useful. I do try to make videos that include some helpful information. As for the cat thing, all I can say is wow! I know people day hike with them but never heard of multi-day backpacking with a cat! Not to mention an extra 10 or so lbs of weight. I’d want a pretty good base weight before taking that on. Check out the climb ups and downs coming up day 3 onwards, could be tricky with a cat? Luckily my cat’s too lazy to leave the house so I don’t have your problem!
@@backpackboat1 the cat is on a long leash and generally walks beside me. I can’t do many miles of course, but 2-3 hrs of hiking a day is usually our limit. At time I do end up carrying him if he’s too distracted. That’s why the times and distance from your video was helpful - helps visualize how far from the trailhead I could go with him. Thanks again!
We've done this trail twice now, we love it. We've yet to camp at Topaz Lake but if we do it again we'd love to be able to book it. The 'Day use' section can actually get relatively busy. The part of Baie Fine you passed before climbing the Pig is known as 'The Pool' and is a very, very popular spot for yachts to drop anchor in the summer months. The day use markers are to keep them from getting lost in the woods. It's a great spot to take a break if your hiking past, but there's nothing actually there besides a nice view and some good access for swimming.
Funny, I had no idea it was connected to Georgian Bay! It all makes a lot more sense now. I read up on the trial a bit but I don’t really know the area but I guess that’s obvious. I def lucked out on my campsites, they were all great, Topaz was the worst one! IMO of course. I look forward to watching your videos, a different perspective could be interesting. Check out my Rockies trips, maybe you’ll make it out west sometime? My trips tend to be on the lessor travelled trails, I think you’ll like them.
@@backpackboat1 Thanks, I'll check them out, we do hope to make it out west before too long when we can so those will be helpful. The Rockies have been calling for a while.
Im excited to do this trail in the fall. I have 4 days interior. Originally supposed to be 5 but my first campsite (17) was not available so my first one is at 28kms in Good thing I walk for a living with weight. (Deliver mail) :-)
This was absolutely gorgeous my friend!
Thank you so much for this series. Your long form video showcase the various sections of the trail, providing inspiration and will help with planning my loop. I’ve marked the refill location that you pointed out on my maps.
I'm glad you found it helpful! I prefer watching long form videos myself, so that's what I post. Doesn't get me many subscribers of course !
I've watched a few hikers do this trail recently (I'm preparing to do it myself) and really appreciated how you narrated the time and distance to the initial campsites. I backpack and hike with my cat, so it really helps seeing how long and far campsites are from the starting point. Much appreciated, subscribed!
Thank you, I’m glad you found it useful. I do try to make videos that include some helpful information. As for the cat thing, all I can say is wow! I know people day hike with them but never heard of multi-day backpacking with a cat! Not to mention an extra 10 or so lbs of weight. I’d want a pretty good base weight before taking that on. Check out the climb ups and downs coming up day 3 onwards, could be tricky with a cat? Luckily my cat’s too lazy to leave the house so I don’t have your problem!
@@backpackboat1 the cat is on a long leash and generally walks beside me. I can’t do many miles of course, but 2-3 hrs of hiking a day is usually our limit. At time I do end up carrying him if he’s too distracted. That’s why the times and distance from your video was helpful - helps visualize how far from the trailhead I could go with him. Thanks again!
@makaveli19860 ah, that makes sense now. Hope you have a great trip!
Thats awesome you bring your cat.. i actually contemplated bringing my pet pigeon this fall.@makaveli19860
@@andreathegoosemother it seems a need a pet!
We've done this trail twice now, we love it. We've yet to camp at Topaz Lake but if we do it again we'd love to be able to book it. The 'Day use' section can actually get relatively busy. The part of Baie Fine you passed before climbing the Pig is known as 'The Pool' and is a very, very popular spot for yachts to drop anchor in the summer months. The day use markers are to keep them from getting lost in the woods. It's a great spot to take a break if your hiking past, but there's nothing actually there besides a nice view and some good access for swimming.
Funny, I had no idea it was connected to Georgian Bay! It all makes a lot more sense now. I read up on the trial a bit but I don’t really know the area but I guess that’s obvious. I def lucked out on my campsites, they were all great, Topaz was the worst one! IMO of course. I look forward to watching your videos, a different perspective could be interesting. Check out my Rockies trips, maybe you’ll make it out west sometime? My trips tend to be on the lessor travelled trails, I think you’ll like them.
@@backpackboat1 Thanks, I'll check them out, we do hope to make it out west before too long when we can so those will be helpful. The Rockies have been calling for a while.
Im excited to do this trail in the fall. I have 4 days interior. Originally supposed to be 5 but my first campsite (17) was not available so my first one is at 28kms in
Good thing I walk for a living with weight. (Deliver mail)
:-)
Good thing indeed! Where’s your first camp?
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Three Narrows Lk
@@andreathegoosemother long day but very doable, I think that was the best site of the four I stayed at.