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Eagle Creek + PCT Loop
Posted on October 1, 2022October 14, 2022

Eagle Creek + PCT Loop

Saturday, October 1st, 2022 Start/End: Eagle Creek trailhead Miles: 32.48 Elevation gain/loss: 5646′ After a very late night and a long day yesterday, I was awake at 5:45am and on the trail running by headlamp around 6:30am. I only needed extra light for half an hour until the sun rose and the sky lightened. Eagle … Continue reading Eagle Creek + PCT Loop

Day 26, NorCal PCT 2022
Posted on July 29, 2022July 31, 2022

Day 26, NorCal PCT 2022

Friday, July 29, 2022 Start: Glen Aulin camp End: Tuolumne Meadows Miles: 6.0 (+2.0 mi extra walking) Elevation gain/loss: 1053’/253′ I was awake at 5:15 and on trail by 5:45am. I made quick time and arrived at TM store before 8am. And just like that, I’ve hiked the PCT from Campo to Ashland and all … Continue reading Day 26, NorCal PCT 2022

Day 25, NorCal PCT 2022
Posted on July 28, 2022July 31, 2022

Day 25, NorCal PCT 2022

Thursday, July 28, 2022 Start: campsite by the creek in Stubblefield Canyon End: Glen Aulin camp Miles: 31.5 Elevation gain/loss: 6867’/6955′ I was awake at 5:30 and on trail by 6am. Early on, I climbed over Seavey Pass and Benson Pass today, with a lot of steep and very rocky climbing and descending which slowed … Continue reading Day 25, NorCal PCT 2022

Day 24, NorCal PCT 2022
Posted on July 27, 2022July 30, 2022

Day 24, NorCal PCT 2022

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Start: campsite 1.2mi south of Sonora Pass End: campsite by the creek in Stubblefield Canyon Miles: 36.0 Elevation gain/loss: 4865’/7077′ I was awake at 5:30 and on trail by 6am. Early on, I met Socks and Matador, two NOBO section hikers heading from TM to Truckee. I saw at least another … Continue reading Day 24, NorCal PCT 2022

Day 23, NorCal PCT 2022
Posted on July 26, 2022July 31, 2022

Day 23, NorCal PCT 2022

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 Start: campsite 1.5mi south of Ebbits Pass End: campsite 1.2mi south of Sonora Pass Miles: 31.1 Elevation gain/loss: 7448’/6007′ I was up at dawn at 5:30, and on trail by 6am. The air quality was good today; a little rain overnight with winds shifting direction did good things for the smoke … Continue reading Day 23, NorCal PCT 2022

Day 22, NorCal PCT 2022
Posted on July 25, 2022July 29, 2022

Day 22, NorCal PCT 2022

Monday, July 25, 2022 Start: Carson Pass End: campsite 1.5mi south of Ebbits Pass Miles: 35.8 Elevation gain/loss: 6378’/6220′ I was awake at 3:30am and got dropped off on trail at 5:45am by my friend from Reno. There are 3 fires around Mariposa near Yosemite and there’s a lot of smoke being produced, some of … Continue reading Day 22, NorCal PCT 2022

Day 21, NorCal PCT 2022
Posted on July 22, 2022July 24, 2022

Day 21, NorCal PCT 2022

Friday, July 22, 2022 Start: Donner Pass Rd/Donner Summit End: Barker Pass trailhead Miles: 28.5 Elevation gain/loss: 5938’/5387′ I was awake at 5:30am and got dropped off on trail at 8am by my friend from Reno. It was a windy day, but it kept things fairly cool – the high temperature was maybe 75. I … Continue reading Day 21, NorCal PCT 2022

Day 20, NorCal PCT 2022
Posted on July 21, 2022July 24, 2022

Day 20, NorCal PCT 2022

Thursday, July 21, 2022 Start: campsite on the ridge 1.4mi south of Meadow Lake Rd End: Donner Pass Rd/Donner Summit Miles: 20.3 Elevation gain/loss: 2746’/3783′ I was awake at 5:30 and on trail by 5:55am. I made 9 miles by 9am, helped along by fierce clouds of mosquitoes. I chatted with Warranty, Groot, and Birthday … Continue reading Day 20, NorCal PCT 2022

Day 19, NorCal PCT 2022
Posted on July 20, 2022July 23, 2022

Day 19, NorCal PCT 2022

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Start: Sierra City End: campsite on the ridge 1.4mi south of Meadow Lake Rd Miles: 23.3 Elevation gain/loss: 5817’/1880′ I had a short but solid night of sleep cowboy camping in Rebecca’s backyard and was up at 5:45am after a late night. I packed up and hung out until 7:50am and … Continue reading Day 19, NorCal PCT 2022

Day 18, NorCal PCT 2022
Posted on July 19, 2022July 20, 2022

Day 18, NorCal PCT 2022

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Start: campsite 0.5mi SOBO from South Fork Spring End: Sierra City Miles: 37.5 Elevation gain/loss: 5417/7854 I had a solid night of sleep cowboy camping and was up at 5:15 and on trail by 5:55am. I did 9+ miles by 9am and 20 miles by 1pm. I kept up a good … Continue reading Day 18, NorCal PCT 2022

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