Day 44

Miles hiked: 25
Campsite location: m 669.9 Spanish needle creek
Weather: 70s and sunny
One word to describe the day: granite!

Today was a beautiful day. Endless views around every corner. First view of the day was the serria mountains in the distance. it's been so hazy we haven't been able to see very far but this morning was clear! I had awesome views of the Mojave desert as well. I was cruising, listening to music in the am and I heard someone behind me yell 'baby bear'! I guess I bear ran right by me and I didn't even see it! I heard some twigs snap but I hear that all the time so I didn't think much of it. Bummed I missed but glad I didn't see mama!

I showed up to Walker pass to a little trail magic, dried out my wet tent and damp sleeping bag and then started a very big climb, followed by a very big down. That seems to be the trail trend. Up, down, up, down 🤪 I got a second wind at the end of the day and decided to catch up to some of my tramily, making it a long day but overall I felt pretty good! 2 more days till Kennedy Meadows!Læs mere