Thursday, April 29, 2021 Miles: 17.0 Elevation gain/loss: 4806’/5135′ Start: campsite on a beach at Silverwood Lake End: McDonald’s, Cajon Pass I was up at 4am and on trail by 4:45am, quickly heading towards Cajon Pass and my promised McDonald’s meal. I wound my way around the lake, went under the highway, passing by 2 … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 13
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 Miles: 33.0 Elevation gain/loss: 8947’/11,014′ Start: Bench Camp, Holcomb Creek End: campsite on a beach at Silverwood Lake With a colder night forecast, I decided to wait to get up until 5am. I didn’t sleep very soundly, but waited until my alarm went off to get up. I was on trail … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 12
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Miles: 28.6 Elevation gain/loss: 5200’/6811′ Start: Highway 18/Big Bear Lake End: Bench Camp, Holcomb Creek I was awake before my alarm at 5:45am. For whatever reason, I didn’t sleep very soundly, though I enjoyed my horizontal time. I took one last shower and ate the breakfast burrito and yogurts I’d bought … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 11
Monday, April 26, 2021 Miles: 30.6 Elevation gain/loss: 7579’/6900′ Start: one of the last Mission Creek campsites End: Highway 18/Big Bear Lake I was up at 4am and on trail by 4:45am. As I started packing up, I heard a light mist start to land on the tent, so I hurried to put away everything … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 10
Sunday, April 25, 2021 Miles: 29.7 Elevation gain/loss: 8678’/4262′ Start: water spout by old rusty pipe End: one of the last Mission Creek campsites Despite the high wind warning for Cabazon, I had good sleep; the wind wasn’t so bad in my dry creek bed. I was up at 4 and hiking by 4:50am. There … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 9
Saturday, April 24, 2021 Miles: 28.5 Elevation gain/loss: 6306’/12,703′ Start: campsite at Tahquitz Valley Trail Junction End: water spout by old rusty pipe After a later night where I was awakened by a loud group of young men hiking past at 10:30pm, I was up at 5am and on trail by 5:50am. The rocks and … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 8
Friday, April 23, 2021 Miles: 25.5 Elevation gain/loss: 9843’/6657′ Start: Highway 74/Idyllwild End: campsite at Tahquitz Valley Trail Junction After sleeping in until 6:30am, I packed up and then went to grab a coffee where I met Recharge and chatted for a moment. Yesterday evening, Moe offered to take me back to trail in the … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 7
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Miles: 21.4 Elevation gain/loss: 5020’/4941′ Start: Campsite 4.5mi beyond Mike’s Place End: Highway 74/Idyllwild I was up at 4:05am and on trail at 4:55am. It was misting for the first few hours and very overcast. It was also cold (38) and windy. I made it to Mary’s Place at 9:25am, where … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 6
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Miles: 32.6 Elevation gain/loss: 8392’/7382′ Start: Montezuma Valley Resort End: Campsite 4.5mi beyond Mike’s Place Despite my intentions to sleep until 5am, I was up at 4am without an alarm and walking on the road by 5am. It was around 38 degrees and windy and damp. After a 1.8mi road walk, … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 5
Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Miles: 15.9 Elevation gain/loss: 4738’/4564′ Start: campsite 8mi beyond Scissors Crossing End: Montezuma Valley Resort I was up at 4am and on trail by 5am. I had a bounce in my step as I anticipated a soft bed, shower, and laundry. I also had realized last night that I neglected to … Continue reading PCT: Campo to Cajon Pass, Day 4
