PCT SOBO day 64 – Magic of trails in a mountain

Day 64

Home: Trailhead de Cabin Creek, outside Mile 1169.6

END: Dirt Road, Mile 1193.8

Walked miles: 24.2 miles

The air was a bit cold when I woke up this morning. No deer bothered me last night, so I had a wonderful rest night. Although I dreamed that a wolf had his teeth on his neck and was trying to steal my food. I think my comforter was wrapped too much around me last night.

After packing and using the convenient toilet in boxes (all hikers love a good toilet), I said «see each other later» the other hikers and headed. We all headed to the same place, although Zee and John wanted to go a little further, so I thought I would see them throughout the day.

There was a lot of climbing for today. When I started, the path was well shaded by the trees and the sun had not yet reached this side of the mountain. The first 5.5 miles passed quickly and easily. When I took an extended break at the top, one by one, the other hikers appeared. Some sat down and took a break for a while, while others simply walked. I had an Internet business to take care, so I took advantage of the cell signal while I could.

The next six miles were downhill to a small stream. Once again, everyone congregated and lunch together. The day began to warm up, so we were anxious for a next river that apparently had a good place to take a dip. It was nice to be in a small bubble and enjoy the company of others.

One by one, hikers left to continue their days. I left Brian and Sora to finish his lunch, and before realizing, I had reached the river. It was a milk blue and it seemed cold! I saw salt next to the bank and shouted: «Did you enter? How is the water?»

He had not yet entered, but he was just filling his water bottles. I wanted to give me some dip because I was still burning outside. After the socks and shoes were turned off, I entered cautiously into the water. It was cold !!! My feet fingers became ice blocks in about 30 seconds. I could only drive me half the lower part, so I was entering and dating in a short time. Salt, on the other hand, submerged quickly and then came out immediately. It was simply not so brave.

Back along the way, it was time to climb. The rest of the day was going up. I had approximately 4,000 elevation feet to address, but fortunately it was mostly gradual. Even so, with the heat and constant climbing, I began to get tired. Halfway, there was another little stream with a beautiful pool. This time the water was much warmer, so I got into everything. It was very nice! I didn’t want to leave, but the miles called me.

With only 3 miles because going, my fatigue really began to enter. I wanted to go another 3 miles after the top of the climb, I didn’t think I was going to do it. When I got to the top, I decided to stay and camp with salt, Brian and Sora instead of moving forward. It turned out to be a great decision because about 20 minutes after we arrived, a truck stopped.

We did not expect any traffic here, but the driver came out and appeared. It turns out that it was Mark, the surveyor of trails and the angel of trails that left the treats that I found yesterday. And he didn’t come empty. He gave us snacks and soft drinks and even cooked a can of Chile for another hiker. I was here to start early in the maintenance of the path tomorrow. What a jewel!

We all had dinner and talked with Mark until the sun set. He said goodbye and led to the camping tower, while we all camp where we were. Once again, the stars were in full validity, giving life to heaven. It was hot and there were no clouds in the sky, a perfect end for a great day.

And that is a day in the life of a PCT Sobo hiker!

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