PCT Map Miles 583.3
Miles Hiked 523.0
Elevation 5,488 feet
Miles Hiked Today 12.3
I was up and packing gear away at 4 AM. At 5 AM I was hiking. It was pleasantly cool as I started out. The climb yesterday continued much to my chagrin. I was hoping to do about 15 miles, but that went by the wayside as the morning progressed. It turned hot when the sun came up, and I was short on water.
I took multiple rest stops as the day continued to heat up. My new target was just to get to water. Around noon I came upon an unmarked spring and filled up. I drank two liters right away and drank another on the way to Golden Oaks Spring. I arrived at 1 PM and promptly declared this is where I camp tonight. I got more water and drank another two liters. After that, it was siesta time.
By the way, I’m not the only crazy hiker on the trail. I passed one this morning as he slept. Later, he caught up with me at the unmarked spring. He also joined me at Golden Oaks Spring. I found out he is from Slovakia. He stayed awhile and then left at 5 PM to do some night hiking.
