PCT Map Miles 357.6
Miles Hiked 230.4
Elevation 4,478 feet
Miles Hiked Today 7.6
I never learn. Last night I pitched my tent close to a lake. This morning I woke up and the tent was wet. That’s what I get for camping near water. Anyway, I packed it up wet and got on the way about 7:30 a.m.
Today, I hike to White Pass and then catch a hitch, if I can, to Packwood. I have a resupply box waiting for me at the post office in Packwood, and I also want to stay for a couple of days. I should have made reservations but I haven’t had cell service in a week.
I arrived at the trailhead about noon, and then walked down the highway a ways to see if I could get a ride. Highway 12 was closed due to the fire 20 miles to the east. That gave cause for concern because it would limit the number of cars going the way that I needed to go. However, my concern was not found at all because a car pulled up and asked me if I needed a ride into Packwood. I gladly accepted the ride.
After getting my resupply box I walked over to a hotel which I had researched. The Packwood Inn was a short walk from the post office. I inquired about getting a room and they told me they were full. A little shameless begging, and they came up with a room that was on hold, and I may be able to get after 3:00 p.m. I dropped my backpack in the lobby of the hotel and went across the street to eat lunch. When I returned to the hotel they had come up with a room for me. I was so happy. I really did not want to go back to the trail this evening.
Now if I can just get a room for the next night that would be great.
