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DESERT WINTER THRU-HIKE

DWTH Day 45: Zero Day in 29 Palms

ByPurple Haze Posted onFebruary 24, 2026March 13, 2026

Daily Miles: 0.0, Total Miles: 690.1

I had a nice rest in 29 Palms and a positive physical and mental re-set before this last section.

Despite 29 Palms being so spread out and only a few things close to the Holiday Inn Express, I found another good restaurant, the Rib Co., within walking distance and stuffed myself with a half rack of baby back ribs, cornbread, potato salad and an IPA. I did regret not getting the peach cobbler.

I reviewed maps and the water situation for the rest of Section 8 and low connector to the PCT. Looks like I’ll have to carry quite a bit of water plus I have my last water cache within Joshua Tree National Park.

I have an Uber lined up to get me back to the DWTH off of Amboy Road tomorrow.

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