
PCT – Going Home
The day after I tore my left leg tendon was depressing. I planned my departure after only 4 days of hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I was going home.

The day after I tore my left leg tendon was depressing. I planned my departure after only 4 days of hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I was going home.

Hike Ending: Not more than 50 feet further, on completely flat ground with no rocks, I heard a loud pop and my foot radiated a terrible pain.
It seems I have a sprained ankle. It’s not the first time. On the Appalachian Trail in the Smokey Mountains, I sprained my left ankle on a tree root.

There was Lake Morena off in the distance. I made my way down a steep descent to the lake campground. The first thing I saw walking in was trail magic!

“The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. It is a National Scenic Trail.

Here I am today at Scout and Frodo’s house. They are well known, even famous, trail angels who host hikers at their house in San Diego.

In March, COVID-19 was just becoming a daily news items. Government stay at home orders and the Pacific Crest Trail Association asked hikers to stay home.

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a National Scenic Trail stretching 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. It passes through California, Oregon, and Washington.
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