DWTH Day 27: Alamo Lake

ByPurple Haze Posted on

Daily Miles: 22.1, Total Miles: 397.0

The moonlight was so bright I could have gotten an earlier start.

Early morning on the trail

All day was spent on a NW route on primitive roads and x-country across the desert with the saving grace of pretty good tread.

My first attempt at water was a near dry guzzler but I found a good stock trough a few miles later with easy collection from a float valve.

Heading to Alamo Lake

I picked up my next undisturbed food cache near the route crossing with the Alamo Lake Road. A camper nearby was very curious – he thought I was digging for buried treasure.

Several miles later I arrived at Alamo Lake with my first stop at the General Store for a cold drink. I decided to spring for a Ramada camping site, complete with a ramada, picnic table and access to electricity.

It must also be group camping for the wild burros – they are making a lot of noise with a surprising vocal range. Walking around a bit, I got one bar and was able to touch base with Mrs Haze.