Schaefer Lake — Saturday, Sep. 16, 2023

There was plenty of parking at the trailhead.  After the initial river crossing (brrrr), the trail was overgrown.  We were still able to follow it, and after the first 1/2mi it eventually because a more visible.  About 1/2 way up there were multiple trees across the trail that we had to navigate.  The two areas with switchbacks were quite the cardio workout, it took my body a couple days to recover from that workout.  The fish (Brook trouts) I did catch were on the smaller end, but in a pinch, I could've made a meal out of them.  The initial pond you come across is NOT Schaefer lake, the lake is another 5 minute hike from when you see your first big body of water.  There were a couple other parties in the area, so even though it was overgrown, it does have regular visitors.