Part 7

Yeah I had a more interesting title while I was on trail, but I've forgotten it. We hiked our longest distance yet this time. 12 miles. It was a good hike, lots of switchbacks. Well more accurately one HUGE set of switch backs. After awhile I started using the GPS to see how far we were from the truck (at the end point) and we were never more than a mile away from it. Most the time close to a half mile away. Issue being 200ft cliffs to climb down then back up. That was no matter though it was a very enjoyable hike we had great weather despite the constant forecast of rain.

Our goal to set out early was successful this time too. It did result in slightly smaller numbers than normal, but I think the events of the night before contributed to a few people missing the hike as well. Most the crew was in attendance though. Not overly certain how next weeks hike will be, I have no doubt that it'll be a good time. But I'd love to have the weather work out so we could camp. Not sure where we'd finish the hike if we did camp, but then that is what maps are for. I'll have to look into the next spot either tomorrow morning or Tuesday. I know that we'd be able to make the 8mile er so hike to Dutchman's Lake without issue. Provided we got the same start we did. The other issues would be tents and other gear. Only about four of us have all the needed equipment. There are tents and I believe bags available for rent from the rec center's base camp. That just means someone will have to lug some rather heavy tents. These are all logistics to be worked out later though.

I'll have a map update for you hopefully later to day, we'll see how motivated I stay. Also I have a few ideas for a couple bios so should be a fun week in updates.