PCT Day 148 – 152 Washington Mountains
Stats
Start: Leavenworth – Mile 2,465.2
End: Tripper Creek – Mile 2,567.9
Elevation Max: 6,356
Elevation Min: 2,588
Elevation Change: 43,751 up & down
Walking Time: 34 hrs 24 minutes
Date: 8/28/2022 – 9/1/2022
The Walk
Day 148 – Leavenworth to Lake Janus Outlet (2,465.2 – 2,474.9)
Day 149 – Lake Janus Outlet to Indian Creek Trail Junction (2,474.9 – 2,499.2)
Day 150 – Indian Creek Trail Junction to Tentsite (2,499.2 – 2,522.3)
Day 151 – Tentsite to Image Lake Tentsite (2,522.3 – 2,544.2)
Day 152 – Image Lake Tentsite to Tripper Creek (2,544.2 – 2,567.9)
I woke up in Leavenworth feeling tired. But it was time to go. I wanted to get at least 10 miles in today. I grabbed a pretzel and a cider from a German pub and hitched a ride out of town.
My stomach felt funky from the heavy food and cider. I don’t know why I ate all this weird stuff so soon after getting sick.
Stehekin was 110 miles away. This section was challenging. So many steep ups and downs, covered with blown down trees. There was rarely flat terrain to walk across.
Each day was filled with beautiful views of mountains and luscious green forests. I understand why many people say Washington is their favorite part of trail. As a bonus the trail was lined with blueberries. Whenever I got hungry I’d pick and handful and chow down.
I passed 2,500 miles. We were so close! Only another week of walking!
By the end of this section, I was tired but feeling strong. The night before Stehekin I slept until 6:30 AM on accident. It was great. I could tell my body woke up from a deep sleep. I needed it. Northern Washington has kicked my butt.
It’s beautiful though. And I have a little more than 100 miles left. Such a crazy number. One more 1,500 foot climb and I’ll be less than 100 miles from Canada.
The journey is about to end. And my god it has been a journey. I’m exhausted and ready for a break. But excited for the miles ahead. To continue to experience nature and it’s beauty.
Day 148 – 149
Day 150 – 152
