Stats

Start: Walker Pass Campground – Mile 651.3
End: Ridgecrest – Mile 652.1
Elevation Max: 5,250
Elevation Min: 5,110
Elevation Change: 206 up & 11 down
Average Heart Rate: 113
Walking Time: 0 hrs 10 minutes
Date: 5/11/2022

The Walk

I woke up at 5:45 to a cool breeze coming through my tent. My 6:00 alarm was useless. I was warm and didn’t want to move, but the bus to Ridecest came at 6:45 and it was my best shot to get there early. A hitch would take a few hours.

Jack rabbit, Surplus, and I walked a mile to the bus stop. Jack rabbit huddled in his sleeping bag while we waited for the bus. Surplus was holding his tent, because he was slow to pack up. We were a rough looking crew.

While we waited for the bus, we realized town was 70 degrees and sunny! What? It’s been a high of 40 and super windy the last 3 days on trail. And today felt to be the same. It’s crazy how much the weather can change by driving 30 minutes off trail.

After 4 days of windy, cold desert I’m excited to feel the sun. It’s been windy and chilly every morning. A warm shower will feel amazing. The sleeping bag is warm. But the night temps below freezing mean you never get a break from the chill.

We got to town and stoped by Dennys for breakfast. Then walked to Walmart for resupply. I stocked up on food and grabbed travel size toothpaste and sunscreen.

Then we met up with the trail angel, Pancakes. We spent the rest of the day relaxing. We finished a puzzle, watched basketball, and had a group dinner. Overall a chill day and much needed break from the cold. I look forward to getting back on trail tomorrow.