Lionheart - Pacific Crest Trail Journal - 2013

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Lion Heart
City: Ukiah
State: CA
Begins: Apr 25, 2013
Direction: Northbound

Daily Summary
Date: Fri, Aug 2nd, 2013
Start: mile 1516
End: deadfall lake
Daily Distance: 26
Trip Distance: 1,332.0

Journal Stats
Entry Visits: 528
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smokey crags

Little fire sunset
Carnivorous pitcher plants
Reunion with friends

Wanted to get an early start for the climb. The air in the valley was thick with smoke. I could barely see the crags. Just after the first spring, I came across a patch of pitcher plants. A very cool and rare sighting.

Upon arriving at the second spring, 19 miles into the day, there was Katie who now has the trail name Boo Boo Kitty Soft Paws. I hadn't seen her since Agua Dulce. Boo Boo Kitty and I hiked the first miles together so we have a special connection. Saw quite a few other hikers today on trail that I hadn't seen in awhile which was cool.

I had a nice conversation with a ground squirrel today. But when I mentioned coming with me to Canada, it ran off.

There's probably at least 12 pct hikers here tonight. Camped closet to me is Boo Boo Kitty, John, Bird Dog, Hops and Hannah.

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The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a 2,650-mile national scenic trail that runs from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington. The PCT traverses 24 national forests, 37 wilderness areas and 7 national parks. The PCT passes through 6 out of 7 of North Americas ecozones. Learn more: www.pcta.org