PCT Day 79: Into Chester

Daily Miles: 7.7, Total Miles: 1335.2

A short hike down to Highway 36 and eight-mile hitch into Chester. The second vehicle picked me up – thanks to Ninja who hiked the PCT last year.

I got an early check-in at the Best Western and started chores. The big priority was washing my sleeping bag which was much needed. But first, I had to find tennis balls to throw into the dryer to break up the down matting. I later donated the tennis balls to a dog I met at the laundromat.

The post office was officially closed but I thought I would check it out. Knocked on the door and caught a nice clerk working overtime. She retrieved my re-supply box and bounce bucket – much appreciated!

I had a waffle breakfast at the hotel and a very good chicken fried steak and eggs lunch at the Kopper Kettle.