Day 79 Kennedy Meadows North

15 miles
From the path of the path, just passing the Walker River bridge (Milla 1003.6, UND 8625)
To Sonora Pass (Mile 1018.1, Height 9643)
Up/descending (neither did I get, since my Garmin clock was to be strange)

I wasn’t very quick to go on this morning, but I felt quite fresh once I got to the road.

Although today’s climb was high, the path was soft, not too steep, and he didn’t feel so bad. But it was a mocking climb, where you would think that you are going to pass over only to discover that you simply passed a stimulus to cross another bowl and not start falling yet.

But there were excellent views in all directions, especially towards Yosemite.

Half the valley towards the first pass

Looking back in the valley

Looking south to Yosemite

Starting with the endless crest

Leavitt Meadows

A valley north of Leavitt

I still find an occasional snowfield to cross

Looking towards Leavitt Meadow and the next lake we walk up

An ordered window in the rocks

I met a couple of hikers near the Royal Pico. They did not start as early as they needed to reach all the places they wanted. But I had been following them for a long time, so I know they went far. When we really met, they were curious about them, so we had a good conversation.

Shortly after, I met an adult father and son of an explorer troop in the city next to mine. We talk for a couple of minutes. They were planning a trip of 1 or 2 nights. It seemed that they carried many things and were fighting with the climb.

Photo down to Sonora Pass

Looking towards the valley through which the 108 highway passes on the road to Sonora Pass

When I finished my lunch at the beginning of the path and was ready to start taking Kennedy Mdws North. Another couple left the path that took a shortcut, through a snowfield that ended up being a long cut. We started talking and they immediately asked if I went to Kennedy Mdws and I would like a trip. Fortunately I accepted.

On the way to his car and the trip, I knew that Josh and his daughter, Addie, were also interested in the increase. To satisfy Josh, Addie loves hiking and outdoor. She wants to walk on the PCT in a couple of years when she graduates from high school. They loved to listen to my stories and enthusiasm.

I entered Kennedy Meadows North’s lobby to get details about the place. Staying in his bedroom was reasonable (he included Wifi, Lavandería, a shower and a transport back at the beginning of the path). So I paid and moved my things to the room.

Los Prados in front of the lobby

Kennedy Meadows North – Store, lobby, dining room

I had a fast lunch before the restaurant closed at 4:00. I shower, but the laundry had to wait until the machine was free. Then I visited the store to replenish Tahoe for the walk. The prices were very mixed. Many things were very reasonable, but several things were very expensive, like a box of oreos for $ 13. Fortunately, that seemed the exception, so most of the things I got were fine.

A friend told me about Sunday night’s rib in Kennedy Meadows North. For a little more money than a hamburger with double cheese in some places, it comes with a single trip to its soup and salad bar, a large cut of ribs, baked potatoes, corn, roll and dessert. When I finished, the friend asked me if I was filled. I could honestly say that I wasn’t hungry yet, but it wasn’t full either. My body yearns to replace all the calories that hiking spends.

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