Just lookin’ for an excuse…
I woke up at 4:40 AM. It was a mad scramble to close up camp and get back on the trail. Today, I’ll be hiking in the desert – once again.
More PCT Miles Today: I had 4 liters of water and a big climb right at the start. And as if that weren’t enough, another big climb came later in the morning.
I’m heading for a long rest at Miller Spring: My pack was super heavy with 4 liters of water, but I didn’t want to run out like I nearly did yesterday.
I came upon a spring and filled up. I drank 2 liters and drank another on the way to Golden Oaks Spring. I arrived at 1 PM and declared this is camp tonight.
Leaving Tehachapi: The forecast was for temperatures to climb to 100 degrees by afternoon. TThe next confirmed water is 25 miles away.
I’m leaving the Sure Stay Best Western and traveling home to take care of a personal emergency. The first leg of the trip starts at the Kern Transit bus stop.
June 15 was a zero day, which means no hiking. Actually, I’m done with the PCT for now. I have a personal emergency at home
I stuck out my thumb to hitchhike to the Sure Stay Best Western hotel. I got picked up immediately by a trail angel who first took me on a tour of the town.
Something I ate at Hiker Town bothered me all day, and then it got worse last night. Fortunately, I am approaching Tehachapi, and I’ll recover in a hotel room.
I left Hiker Town at 7 AM this morning for a long hike across the desert floor. The hike was interesting since it passed the LA aqueduct.
