PCT Day 7 – PCT Mile 104.9 to Mile 115.0

Judy is a Saint.

April 11, 2025

Total PCT miles: 10.1

Non PCT miles: 3

Total: 13.1 miles / 21.8 km

Total elevation gain: 1732

Steps: 31959

Today’s plan called for less mileage, a resupply and some town food. A pretty solid plan! I was treated to a brisk morning and beautiful colorful sunrise over Warner Springs Meadow as I walked towards town. This really is a beautiful part of the PCT.

The first quick stop was Eagle Rock. So named because of its very close resemblance to an Eagle. I arrived just as the morning sun started to shine on it and was otherwise alone. This is a popular day hike and as I walked to town I was passed by about 80 of them hiking towards Eagle Rock. They were part of a group doing a fundraiser event for Children’s Make A Wish. They all smelled so clean.

There isn’t much in Warner Springs. A post office, a gas station and a community center that has almost everything a hiker needs. Back in 2018 you could camp at the community center but that is no longer aloud. The post office and gas station are about 2 miles from the community center. I started at the gas station by devouring 3 hot dogs and some cola. Judy is a Saint and even though it was 8am was more than happy to whip them up for me. I picked up my resupply from the post office and bought a few more things from the gas station and made my way to the community center.

The community center has almost everything a hiker needs. They have a small store, showers, bucket laundry, charging stations and washrooms. I had my first shower in a week and it was glorious. Until this year they were bucket showers but they just had shower heads installed with nice hot water. I did my laundry and hung it on the fence and passed time chatting with other hikers waiting for everything to dry and stretching.

I left in the mid afternoon and did another 5 miles, finishing the meadows and starting the next climb. Technically today was not a nearo (day with less than 10 miles hiked normally as a result of spending time in town) but I’ll probably count it as one.

The weather is suppose to be cooler the next few days with a chance of light rain tomorrow and Monday. I’m looking forward to the cooler weather (not the low single degree mornings that come with it) and rain would certainly be appreciated by Californians.