PCT Day 7: San Felipe Hills

Daily Miles: 18.4, Total Miles: 96.0

Julian was in a fog bank this morning. Nothing seems to open up early here but we did find coffee and a cinnamon roll.

Mrs. Haze and I said our goodbyes at Scissors Crossing – already looking forward to a great reunion at South Lake Tahoe! The trail slowly climbed just over 2,000 ft over the next 18 miles, following the contours of the San Felipe Hills.

Much of the lower reaches in the Anza-Borrego desert have had severe fires – otherwise plentiful ocotillo, agave and other cactus.

With elevation, turning into juniper and scrub oak. Saw my second snake moving quickly across the trail.

Found a nice bivy camp just large enough for one sleeping bag and pack.