Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 44 minutes ago
*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (you'll love it) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
Part 2 in my search for the best backcountry toilets took me deep into the North Cascades! Washington's backcountry privies are regarded by many as the best in the world, so this epic adventure was too big for just a single video. Welcome to part two in a three part series where I take you on three of Washington's greatest hikes in a single week to find and rate their legendary backcountry toilet. This installment in the adventure is considerably more epic than the last, and this time the toilet is actually intact - but is the view from this famous backcountry toilet worth the effort it takes to get there?
Watch the entire series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgkvFDlc_g_2Kl7QSepCk4CRPxg9IsFR8
This series is a love letter to trail workers, volunteers, and anyone who has taken it upon themselves to do the vitally important work of managing human waste in our parks and public lands. Thank you for your work and for your dedication to helping us all Leave No Trace! 💚
Intro: 00:00
The hike to Hidden Lake begins: 0:47
Hiking through a sub-alpine field of wildflowers: 3:03
Some tips for how to pee outside: 5:14
One of my favorite ways to drink LMNT (sponsor): 6:09
The climb up to Hidden Lake begins: 7:16
The hike gets hard and I get lost: 8:42
Searching for the toilet at Hidden Lake Lookout: 10:31
Revealing the toilet at Hidden Lake Lookout: 11:41
How to use a backcountry pit toilet: 13:24
Rating the Hidden Lake Lookout pit toilet: 15:21
See you next time for the grand finale: 18:56
Outro: 19:49
If you live in Washington, please consider supporting the workers and volunteers that maintain our trails, toilets and more by donating to the Washington Trails Association (WTA): give.wta.org/give/497491/#!/donation/checkout
Look out for part three in this series dropping this Sunday, September 3rd at 9am PST!
Gear in this video -
Gnara Shorts: gnara.com/products/gnara%C2%AE-go-there%E2%84%A2-short
Sahara Sun Hoodie: bit.ly/3WpOGiz
Gregory Juno 24 Pack: bit.ly/3EbQdR9
Goodr Sunglasses: bit.ly/3pPnxJx
Ultra Gam Gaiters: bit.ly/3EitlPN
Altra Timp 4 Trail Runners: bit.ly/3JYQfy4
Mini Nalgene: bit.ly/3qKzbXb
Shop ALL My Favorite Backpacking and Hiking Gear: mirandagoesoutside.com/blogs/news/my-full-2023-backpacking-kit
The above links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to purchase something from these links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content, and allows me to keep making videos for all of you!
This hike was to Hidden Lake Lookout in North Cascades National Park!
Learn more here: fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/recreation/recarea/?recid=17672
Learn more about Leave No Trace principles here: lnt.org
Learn more about the WTA here: wta.org
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
Miranda Goes Outside stickers are now for sale! Get yours here: mirandagoesoutside.com
Much love to LMNT for sponsoring another video! I love LMNT and cannot recommend it enough. To find out more about LMNT, click here: drinklmnt.com
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director and Producer: Rainer Golden
Videographer and Sr. Editor: Abby Hagan
Videographer and Editor: Chelsea Newton
Videographer and Editor: Kyle Roof
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Dog: Tucker
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!
Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (you'll love it) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
Part 2 in my search for the best backcountry toilets took me deep into the North Cascades! Washington's backcountry privies are regarded by many as the best in the world, so this epic adventure was too big for just a single video. Welcome to part two in a three part series where I take you on three of Washington's greatest hikes in a single week to find and rate their legendary backcountry toilet. This installment in the adventure is considerably more epic than the last, and this time the toilet is actually intact - but is the view from this famous backcountry toilet worth the effort it takes to get there?
Watch the entire series here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgkvFDlc_g_2Kl7QSepCk4CRPxg9IsFR8
This series is a love letter to trail workers, volunteers, and anyone who has taken it upon themselves to do the vitally important work of managing human waste in our parks and public lands. Thank you for your work and for your dedication to helping us all Leave No Trace! 💚
Intro: 00:00
The hike to Hidden Lake begins: 0:47
Hiking through a sub-alpine field of wildflowers: 3:03
Some tips for how to pee outside: 5:14
One of my favorite ways to drink LMNT (sponsor): 6:09
The climb up to Hidden Lake begins: 7:16
The hike gets hard and I get lost: 8:42
Searching for the toilet at Hidden Lake Lookout: 10:31
Revealing the toilet at Hidden Lake Lookout: 11:41
How to use a backcountry pit toilet: 13:24
Rating the Hidden Lake Lookout pit toilet: 15:21
See you next time for the grand finale: 18:56
Outro: 19:49
If you live in Washington, please consider supporting the workers and volunteers that maintain our trails, toilets and more by donating to the Washington Trails Association (WTA): give.wta.org/give/497491/#!/donation/checkout
Look out for part three in this series dropping this Sunday, September 3rd at 9am PST!
Gear in this video -
Gnara Shorts: gnara.com/products/gnara%C2%AE-go-there%E2%84%A2-short
Sahara Sun Hoodie: bit.ly/3WpOGiz
Gregory Juno 24 Pack: bit.ly/3EbQdR9
Goodr Sunglasses: bit.ly/3pPnxJx
Ultra Gam Gaiters: bit.ly/3EitlPN
Altra Timp 4 Trail Runners: bit.ly/3JYQfy4
Mini Nalgene: bit.ly/3qKzbXb
Shop ALL My Favorite Backpacking and Hiking Gear: mirandagoesoutside.com/blogs/news/my-full-2023-backpacking-kit
The above links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to purchase something from these links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content, and allows me to keep making videos for all of you!
This hike was to Hidden Lake Lookout in North Cascades National Park!
Learn more here: fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/recreation/recarea/?recid=17672
Learn more about Leave No Trace principles here: lnt.org
Learn more about the WTA here: wta.org
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
Miranda Goes Outside stickers are now for sale! Get yours here: mirandagoesoutside.com
Much love to LMNT for sponsoring another video! I love LMNT and cannot recommend it enough. To find out more about LMNT, click here: drinklmnt.com
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director and Producer: Rainer Golden
Videographer and Sr. Editor: Abby Hagan
Videographer and Editor: Chelsea Newton
Videographer and Editor: Kyle Roof
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Dog: Tucker
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!
Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside!
#viewfrommypoo #northcascades #backpacking #hiking #camping #outdoors #travel #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild
