Seven Devils Loop - Hells Canyon NRA - Idaho | 6-day Backpacking Trip Report
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- This is the full length trip report with natural sounds and on-trail commentary from a 6-day backpacking adventure that I took to the Seven Devils Mountains in July 2023. I covered ~50 miles on this loop in Idaho's Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.
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Top notch wildlife viewing on this trip! Which encounter was your favorite?
Definitely the cows. LOL. Seriously though a toss-up between the cat and Billy. Happy trails to you.
The cows lol! Getting to see the goat up close definitely elevated it, the kitty was so far away
Loved the video. It brought back so many memories from time I spend with my dad at those lakes when I was a kid. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing Mark. Those sound like treasured memories in a beautiful place with your dad!
Great look at the Seven Devils. Thanks Layne!
I really enjoyed my time out there, a beautiful range!
Next level trip. The Cougar and Mountain goat are nuts
Not too shabby for my first ever backpack in the Gem State!
Great video, this is an area that I plan to hike in the near future, thanks for posting 👍😁💪
Enjoy it out there! A beautiful place to explore
Love your videos and content! Keep it up!!
Thanks Forrest I appreciate the support!
Rad video!!!
Thanks Trout!
Hey Layne, man I’m so glad u got to see all those critters. Keep on keeping on.
Good to hear from you Dave! All those critters were a special treat
GREAT job, Layne! I would have had to change pants at the sight of the cougar. Thanks so much!
It was better when I had sight of him than when I didn't! Thanks Pop Pop!
Great video! Glad you had a super hike!
Thanks Chip, I did have a super hike out there in the Seven Devils!
@@LayneComfort might run into you on the trail sometime, you never know. I live and backpack in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Also hike a lot of trails in the region, including the AT. Been hiking for over 67 years. Heading out west this fall to get some bucket list stuff down.👍
Enjoy the time out west, knock out that bucket list! Happy Trails
Wow! What a special trip! Rename the title to, "I snuck up on a mountain lion, and renamed a lake!"
That wasn't a trout, it was a Buluga Whale!
That’s a catchy title Matt! This was a special trip, I enjoyed it. Some hefty trout in there for sure
Layne, outstanding video, such beautiful views and lakes! I've heard of hikers avoiding a mountain lion but never one stalking it! Thanks for taking us with you!
That sure was a lucky experience with the lion! The cherry on top of this beautiful area. Thanks for coming along!
What a nice watch, that mountain goat was probably considering walking up to you to get a good salt lick
It was certainly considering something but it would’ve gotten a good salt kick instead
Beautiful area. Seeing that mountain lion was quite the highlight! Shoulda brought the pack rod for those lakes 🎣
That lion was something else. Man there was some nice looking fish out there! Should've brought a raft and rod
The nice thing about that map is that it doubles as a ground cover. #multiuse So sweet you saw a mountain lion, definitely worth it even if the paranoia sets in afterwards. As I was driving out of Joshua Tree last month, a mountain lion ran across the road - probably the highlight of that trip for me, even if it was from the car!
The map was my backup plan until I lucked into that TP stash. Still super cool to get to see the lion from a car, most will never spot one at all
"I liked it much better when I could see the cougar." LOL, me too and I wasn't even there. That is so cool, but I definitely would've had a heart attack!
Totally lol but it was worth it! Such a stroke of luck. Looking forward to the future Blaze Adventure x Layne’s World collab
That looks like a phenomenal place. What a great way to start your first backpacking trip in Idaho. Thanks for sharing.
You're right this place really was a great way to be introduced to the backcountry in Idaho. Thanks for watching
What a beautiful presentation, this looks and sounds spectacular my friend! What a wonderful ambiance!
Thank you for the kind words Ervins
Beautiful scenery complimented by crispy video. What camera/Lens you using?
The beauty out there was great. I was using a basic old action camera - Osmo Action 1
Great trip man! How much does your pack usually weigh on a trip like this?
Thanks man! It's probably ~30-35 lbs starting out with 6 days of food
Another great video. Although I think you were pushing your luck with the big cat. Curiosity--what do you do for a living? Are you a teacher thus can have much of the summer off?
Great timing with your question Chris - I talk about that in my recent AMA/Q&A video upload starting around 11:18
I've heard the trails are not clearly marked and would not make the hike alone knowing that wolves, cougars and bears are in the Idaho Mountains.
I found the navigation was no issue there on the main loop and the side trails I explored but YMMV. Wolves & black bear provide no real danger and lions little. The most dangerous part of this adventure was driving before & after which is statistically much more likely to cause catastrophe than spending time in the wilderness.
What month did you go?
Is there a road into the Dry Diggins Lookout?
I’m not sure of the drivability to Dry Diggins Lookout
I hiked for over 20 years and never saw a mountain lion.
Sure was lucky for me! I loved it