For elk hunting I drive about 70 miles through the back country to the trail head. It is 5 miles hiking to get back in. Usually spend the night and hike about 1 mile to the elk spot. I have done this as a day trip and hiked both ways with a head lamp. I carried a 100 lb pack on the way out. Went home, got some sleep and went in with help the next day to get the rest of the meat out. Last year was the same but both of us had an elk down. Made 2 trips one day and two the next. This is my closest spot. I usally drive further during the late mule deer hunts and for antelope. Everything in the west is far away. I have slept in my truck, under my truck, and in the bushes. Would't want it any other way.