CT Day 26: Back on the Divide

Daily Miles: 13.3, Total Miles: 371.2

I slept well last night and not in a big rush this morning. Didn’t want to wait for the free shuttle at noon so started hitching while walking to Chillin, the coffee/breakfast stop. I didn’t make it. Got picked up by an elderly resident out doing what he called “honey dos”. He went far out of his way and was quite the tour guide, refusing any donation for gas money. Made my day!

On the trail by 9:30am for the uphill push to 12,000′ Jarosa Mesa, a camp spot on the CDT. I was kicked out of the CT Friends Yurt farther up the trail by a large hiking group that had made reservations.

I passed by the yurt and loaded up with water at a small, flowing stream just off the trail. Still early so I decided to continue climbing up past treeline on the Divide with great views.

Kind of dicey on good campsites but I found a lumpy semi-flat hummock down from the trail at 12,800′.

Watched a weather system move in so hoping I don’t get blown away and can get some miles in tomorrow.