PCT Day 74: Sierra Buttes

ByPurple Haze Posted on

Daily Miles: 18.8, Total Miles: 1216.3

I just found out the crash that cancelled Mrs. Haze’s flight to San Francisco was serious but could have been much worse.

I did sleep in a bit this morning but had strange hiker dreams so not very restful. Maybe the food I am eating? Picked up my re-supply box at 10am and got back on the trail by 11am.

A nearly 3,000 ft vertical climb around Sierra Buttes on a warm day – a breeze near the top helped because little shade by that time. The trail then mostly followed the ridge crest with nice views back to Sierra Buttes.

On the other side of Sierra Buttes

I think I also caught a glimpse of Lassen Peak in the distance, about two weeks away. Passed high above several lakes – Sardine, Tamarack, Packer, Deer and Gold Lake to name a few.

Found good water at a spring and camped on the county line crest saddle.