Today we are getting back on trial after taking a zero yesterday because of all the chores we needed to do. The morning was spent downloading entertainment on our phones for the trail. We didn’t start hitching until noon. We had little trouble getting a ride and we soon found ourselves back at the sign we started heading south from a little over a month ago.
We took a quick photo and hit the trail. The trail was so different from what we had experienced in the past few weeks. We were climbing rolling hills up to pilot rock. The trail was hard and flat and, for the most part, pretty obstacle free. Our legs and feet hurt after being off the trail for a few days but we made really good time.
I put in my headphones because I was having a difficult time staying motivated and listened to the first Harry Potter book while we walked.
The two highlights in an otherwise straightforward hike were Pilot Rock, which was stunning, and the giant rattle snake that Sherpa walked right by. Other than that we killed just over 20 miles in less than 7 hours and made our camp next to a reservoir outlet.
We were soon joined by another hiker named Dropout and we chatted for a minute or two before turning in.
With our legs and feet as sore as they were, we didn’t have any trouble falling asleep and we slept like little hiker babies.