PCT Day 8

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PCT Day 8, 20 May 2022 (Friday)

“From The Frying Pan To The Freezer”

Start Location:	Wilderness campsite near Paradise Valley Cafe	Destination:	Wilderness campsite near Apache Spring
PCT Miles Day 8:	20.3	Cum PCT Miles:	172.2
Non-PCT Miles Day 8:	4.1	Cum All Miles:	179.8
PCT Miles Remaining:	2,480.4
Elevation Gain Day 8:	5,809	Cum Elevation Gain:	28,390

Compared to the scorching temperatures we’ve had the last week, it was a surprise to get up this morning to freezing temperatures.  Most of the hiking today was in much cooler temps than the last week, but it wasn’t any easier.  The PCT in the San Jacinto Wilderness is relentlessly, steeply up and down.  Tomorrow it’s on to Idyllwild.



Paradise Valley Café, a popular place to refuel.



Going into the San Jacintos.



Plant tower, rock tower.



Rattle snake #3.  Had to go around this one, too.  When you’re on the trail, rattlers have the Bite-of-Way.



Wildflowers in the San Jacinto Wilderness.



Apache Spring - nice, clean, cold water.  It's a steep climb down and back up to get to the spring, but what are you going to do when you need water.

 

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