Leo Lake | Clearwater National Forest, Idaho / Lolo National Forest, Montana

First off I want to thank Bryan Deschamps and the Mineral County Mountain Goats! Without their help this trip would've never happened. Bryan and the Mountain Goats are incredibly knowledgeable about the Great Burn. Both the topography as well as the history. Thank you for turning us on to this route!

We knew from the start that there was not an official trail to Leo Lake. It was less than 6 miles to the lake and there wasn't too much gain. We were up for the challenge! Of course... we missed a trail junction right off of the bat and had to back track a ways. Once we found the right trail, the adventure really started.

This was a 3 day / 2 night trip on the border of Idaho & Montana. We took off from the Schley Trailhead in Montana.

Thanks for watching!

[jaymontgomery]

Great find and no people! Beautiful setting and plenty to explore. Thanks for sharing.

[stayhopeful]

That guitar at 4:54...Perfect tune for the setting, man...Next hike we go on, we will bring the guitars and have a session in the mountains...Sounds dirty...Anyway, we’ll call it, wait for it, wait...Music in the Mountains;) pleasure meeting ya, Travis...Figure it out, bud

[jenb.]

Beautiful work; I love the time lapse, the atmosphere, music; as always spectacular job!

[BackcountryExposure]

Dang dude! What a beautiful place! Very much enjoyed seeing something new to me. Add this to the list of places to visit. Thank you!

[danielsaxton]

Did that exact same hike to Leo Lake and Shale Mountain in July 2015, as a one-day out and back. Trail seems to be exactly as I found it to be. Gorgeous day and a true gem.

[johnthabes]

I've just discovered your videos, and I really like them. I worked out there 2002-2008, and spent a lot of time in areas you have. In this video, the nameless lake you visited is known to some as "North Cache". I was there to do a fish survey in about 2006. But I cheated by landing on it with a helicopter. With regards to another of your videos (North Fork of Fish Creek) I hiked it many times for fish surveys. And I visited many of the lakes along the stateline in that neighborhood. Thanks for the videos and the memories!

[CWS-hz]

Another gorgeous location - lakes, views, rocks - what more could you ask for? I spotted that little flat spot across the lake and thought it would be a neat destination for a short day hike - and then you did. What a sweet little lake over that saddle. Thanks a bunch!

[gp]

Thanks for sharing. We'll be up in the Kelly creek-St Joe areas for the next 2 weeks. Last year the fires limited our travels. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks again.

[elizabethwhite]

Beautiful! Great to go along with you and the pups!

[wheels]

Your beautiful adventures always bring a smile, some giggles and warmth to my soul, 💕. Nature truly is the best cure for the soul.
Thanks for another dose, , ,
the grandeur of beauty at its best

[KrizAkoni]

Found my way via The Idahonian - cool video and channel. Everything looks so epic big out there! :)

[Adrian-ucox]

Amazing channel you've got, subbed.

[PumpkinVillage]

Another beautiful area and the additional wildlife sightings were outstanding. Timber looks good. Take care and stay safe. Until the next one, Al

[kevinkinzer]

Travis great video! I was up at Williams Peak and Rhodes Peak 2 weeks ago and was thinking of hiking over to Leo but I heard the trail in that area was nonexistent. Glad you found it. Beautiful lake! I also hiked the State Line Trail from Hoodoo Pass to Fish Lake. Amazing area! Overnighted at Goose Lake and Siamese Lake. Love your videos! So hard to find info on alot of those areas. Keep them coming! Thanks!

[BackpackingWithJason]

Idaho is so beautiful!! I really hope I can get out that way in the next couple of years. I love the scenery around the lake. Cool video 👍👍

[pilowespo]

Love it! I have look at this area on a map for years wondering what it looks like. It looks awesome! Awesome video I think it is your best yet. Thanks for sharing. Hike On!

[brhino]

Travis, spectacular video! Love the drone shots. Best vid yet. Good job.

[blackoakpropertymaintenanc]

Maybe it's because I'm so partial to the Bitterroots, but this was one of my favorite videos you've ever put out on YT. Great scenery shots, Travis. Thank you for sharing this trip.

[bobparsons]

Lovely scenery with Timber in tow as usual.

[bobparsons]

That higher terrain would be great for my butterfly searches!!