PCT Map Miles 109.0
Miles Hiked 56.3
Elevation 3,097 feet
Miles Hiked Today 17.8
I was up early and on my way by 7:30. Today was going to be a long day since the plan was to hike almost 18 miles. The trail continued along the side of low elevation mountains. A lot of it was going up. I have to say, it was getting monotonous. This is the second day of similar terrain.
About noon, the trail reached the 100 mile mark. I celebrated by stopping and eating lunch. A little after lunch, the trail headed down and turned into a nice hike through a large meadow. Finally, something different.
With about five miles to go, I stopped for water. Then I tried to cross the stream by rock hopping across. Bad move! I fell right in the water. That’s not a big deal. My clothes dry fast. However, I broke the tip of my aluminum trekking pole. That’s never happened before. Sure, on the Appalachian Trail I broke the tips on both poles, but they were carbon fiber. Anyway, this is a problem, because the two piles are used to keep my tent up.
I arrived at my planned campsite. It was huge, and there were several tents already there. I found a spot and put up my tent with the broken pole. It looks like it will be alright. Tonight will tell for sure.
