Start: Cribbets Creek Campground – PCT mile 32.6
End: Mount Laguna – PCT mile 42.7
Distance: 10.1 miles
Steps: 26422
Weather: 27 Celsius sunny
I slept well last night even though in the dark I set my tent up on a strange angle. It was nice to fall sleep listening to the sounds of frogs in the distance.
I woke up at 6am and hit the trail by 7. Today’s goal is make it to Mount Laguna which is only 10 miles away but a significant gain in elevation. I walked alone most of the day at a pretty good pace but I’m really hoping I start adjusting to this heat sooner rather than later.
After the climb was out of the way the trail went through a forest and the air had this incredible smell of wood. The shade was also a welcomed relief from the relentless beating the sun had been giving me. I got into Mount Laguna at 12:30 and joined a few hikers at the Pine House Cafe and Tavern. I felt unwell and disorientated likely dehydrated or maybe my filter didn’t do it’s job. I consumed a large quantity of water and devoured a BBQ chicken sandwich before heading up to the Mount Laguna Lodge.
I had mailed myself a package here from San Diego only because I bought too much food at the time. I got my package and inquired if they had any rooms available for the night… they did and I jumped on the opportunity. I’m hoping that a good night sleep in a comfortable bed helps my stomach feel better. 70$ for the night and a bucket to do laundry in… sounded like a great deal to me. Even better I later ran into John and he is splitting the room with me.
Now showered, laundry done, new water filter ordered (to be delivered to Julian) and blog updated I’m ready for a good night sleep.
The package mailing was ridiculously smart.
No hobo for sure tonight.
Stub looking good.