Hill climbingJul 23 2017

Castle Crags

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Since I worked so hard to get set up for Castella, it was pretty easy to get into Castella and pick up my resupply package. I have enough food now to make it another 6 days to Seiad Valley! (Ugh, it weighs so much.)

A wonderful sunrise, if only all these trees weren't in the way!A wonderful sunrise, if only all these trees weren't in the way!

After packing my resupply into my bag, eating lunch, and waiting out the heat under a tree, it was time to hike again. So, I managed to leave without charging any of my batteries, despite being there for 3 hours.

But hey, I hit 1,500 miles!But hey, I hit 1,500 miles!

I was texting with Haymaker, who is slightly ahead of me, and he told me I should absolutely push and make it to the campsite at 1,516.34 -- the view is allegedly the best on the trail. So I pushed and pushed, and climbed a huge mountain and made it at 10pm.

This sunrise better be worth it.

Oh yeah, and Castle Crags State Park is incredible. I suggest you visit if you're ever in northern California!

Reminder: these don't do it justiceReminder: these don't do it justice
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Sunset from 1,516.34Sunset from 1,516.34
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