Today 39.8 km (24.7 mi), Total Distance 2249.7 km (1397.9 mi) 9 hours 40 minutes 0700-1825 less 1 h 45 min at restaurant and cave) I was up early with the incentive of a cooked breakfast in 4 miles (6.4 km). The trail was largely flat through the forest with one section in the open.Continue Reading “Day 111 – 11 Jul 19. Cool Caves and Hot Hills”
Today 43.5 km (27.0 mi), Total Distance 2210.0 km (1373.2 mi) 11 hours 10 minutes (0715-1825) I had a restless night with the whine of the mosquitos keeping me tense. After packing up I walked back to the trail and back along the trail to the Lassen Volcanic National Park boundary. From there the trailContinue Reading “Day 110 – 10 Jul 19. Volcanic Park Tourist and Longest Day”
Today 40.1 km (24.9 mi), Total Distance 2308.8 km (1434.6 mi) 9 hours (0830-1830 less 1 hr st Burney Falls) I slept better last night and it was warm with the sleeping bag only needed in the early hours of the morning. I woke up early and started quietly packing. At one point I heardContinue Reading “Day 113 – 13 Jul 19. Speed Record and Waterfall”
I enjoyed a sleep in and had a lazy morning. In the afternoon my main task was to pick up money from Western Union as I was very short of cash. I headed to the Dollar General who were Western Union agents. I tried too get money but they require you to download an appContinue Reading “Day 105 to 107 – 5 – 7 Jul 19. Zero in Chester”
Today 21.4 km (13.3 mi), Total Distance 2142.5 km (1331.3 mi) 4 hours 20 minutes (0724-1145) I was excited about today as I was reaching the midway point of the trail. I was on my way quickly continuing the climb up around Mt Butt. There was a couple of patches of snow and one smallContinue Reading “Day 104 – 4 Jul 19. Independence Day”
Today 36.4 km (22.6 mi), Total Distance 2121.1 km (1318.0 mi) 10 hours 40 minutes (0720-1800) I had trouble getting to sleep last night but once asleep had a good rest. I was ready quickly and continued the climb. The trail was in the forest and the gradient was so gentle I barely noticed IContinue Reading “Day 103 – 3 Jul 19. Invisible Snow, Mosquito Attack and Harassing Deer”
Today 24.0 km (14.9 mi), Total Distance 2166.5 km (1346.2 mi) 5 hours 20 minutes (1320-1835) I struggled to get to sleep last night and woke up a few times. I was fully awake before 0600 hrs so just lay there and read. A little later I finished off the last of the Cherry TurnoversContinue Reading “Day 109 – 9 Jul 19. Walking Away The Stress”
Today 24.3 km (15.1 m), Total Distance 2084.7 km (1295.4 m), 5 hours 50 minutes (0720 – 1725, less the time spent at restaurants from 0900 to 1350) I had a restful sleep and was awake early, ready to ease my hiker hunger in Belden. I knew it was only 10 km (6 miles) andContinue Reading “Day 102 – 2 Jul 19. Stomach Extremes – Empty to Bursting”
Today 41.4 km (25.7 m), Total Distance 2060.4 km (1280.3 m), 10 hours 30 minutes (0725 – 1755) When I woke up the guy beside me was already gone. I was ready quickly as I usually am when there is cooked food to look forward to. The trail continued climbing and I knew I hadContinue Reading “Day 101 – 1 Jul 19. Leap frog With the Boys”
Today 39.9 km (24.8 mi), Total Distance 2019.1 km (1254.6 mi) 10 hours 50 minutes (0735-1825) I had a bit of a sleep in today but I guess as this is becoming my normal time it is no longer a sleep in. I packed up everything inside the tent, went and got my bear bagContinue Reading “Day 100 – 30 Jun 19. Walking With Others and Reunions”