This past week we did a bushwhack hike that lead us to an off-trail lake, from which we hiked over a pass to other off-trail lakes. The quietude and isolation were really nice.
We're planning to go out again this week. Not sure where yet. We'll have to see where it won't be raining.
This is absolutely the place for photos and casual chat. Nice photo! Sounds like a nice day, nothing like having the place all to yourself. How’s the weather been this year? How did you decide on this spot?
Weather's been a little wet, which, along with the melt from the snowpack, has been good for wildflowers.
I tend to just look at maps for off-trail options. Caltopo with 'slope angle shading' turned on helps a lot. The hike was tough, pretty much 1000'/mile up and down, with tons of deadfall everywhere. But it was nice having the place to ourselves, especially on a weekend here.