PCT Day 40: Owen Peak & Spanish Needle

Daily Miles: 21.5, Total Miles: 672.9

I got to the Walker Pass TH about 9am and trail angels were cooking breakfasts and early lunches for hikers. I had already eaten so headed up the trail into the Owens Peak Wilderness.

Nice hike around the contours of a few peaks and then dropped down to get water at Joshua Tree Spring. Apparently the water is not recommended due to high uranium content but I figured OK for a few liters – maybe it kills the bugs.

Met up late in the afternoon with 5-Star, Elizabeth, Splits and Two Step at Spanish Needle Creek to refill water bottles.

The challenge tonight was to find a flat spot to camp. Ascended out of the canyon with great views after sunset and later found a nice camping area about 8pm. 5-Star joined me shortly thereafter.