Rocky Tops

PCT 2018 Day 58, June 19, Tuesday.

Start mile 1206.2, flat spot

End campsite at 1231.4

Miles walked: 25.2

Yesterday I forgot to say that a new PCT re-route for a few miles was in place, but I stuck to the old route because my gps and maps had that path. The new route moved to the east side of some lakes, and encouraged motorized vehicles on the west side. Saunter passes me, grumbling about the new route, which he took. He was moving fast, not sauntering. The area here is characterized by many large rock outcroppings of crumbling rock, tall trees and thick forest, and fewer water sources. The water sources are now once every few miles, like a normal trail, not the insane concentration of once every 200 feet like in the Sierras. The day has a couple of 1k climbs, but is mostly gentle downhill or level. Where are all the southbound hikers we were rumoured to meet? Not one today. Aside from Saunter, it is only me out there.

Finished audiobook The Tragedy of Puddinhead Wilson, by Mark Twain.

Author: Jim, Sagebrush

Jim (trail-name Sagebrush) codes audio software for Windows, Linux, Android, and embedded systems. When not working at sagebrush.com, he enjoys backpacking, which this blog is about.