Day 123 Leaving Ashland – The Hike

Day 123 Leaving Ashland
5.3 miles
From the trailhead near Callahan’s (mile 1720, elevation 4361)
To camp near Pilot Rock (mile 1726, elevation 5180)
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Descend 617

After taking care of city chores, I didn’t actually start walking until around 3:30. After three days of relaxing, it was hard to get back on the trail and leave Becky. I chose to take a short hike and have a chance to get enough sleep.

I came across a PCT runner. She is walking the path… with support. He was wearing running shorts, a t-shirt, and a hydration vest. She said it made her feel old. He runs between 46 and 47 hours a day.

Some children annoy their parents over a dog, cat, or pony. My daughter always asked for a llama. I couldn’t resist when I saw this poster.

Interesting rock just before I reach my camp.

I saw thunderstorms to the south and made sure my tent wasn’t the highest on the ridge in case the storms came my way. After I finished dinner and was in my tent, the storms passed through my area. There was some lightning about a mile from me. And there was heavy rain. But it mostly calmed down within an hour. I got everything into my tent/lobby before it started to really rain.

I left my tent at 10:30 and the sky was filled with stars.

Storms in the distance

Storms in the distance

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