PCT Day 115, 04 September 2022 (Sunday)
"State Of Confusion"
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Start Location: |
Wilderness Campsite |
Destination: |
Campsite Near Mt. Hood |
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PCT Miles Day 115: |
23.2 |
Cum PCT Miles: |
2,051.5 |
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Non-PCT Miles Day 115: |
0.4 |
Cum All Miles: |
2249.3 |
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PCT Miles Remaining: |
601.3 |
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Elevation Gain Day 115: |
5,229 |
Cum Elevation Gain: |
364,831 |
I’m confused. I thought I was in Oregon, but it feels like I’m in Washington. First of all, the trail has been very steep these first two days in Oregon with over 11,000’ of elevation gain. Additionally, the first part of the day had several miles of really bad obstacles, and bad “car wash,” bushwhacking that completely soaked me. There was one stretch of only about 150 yards where I had to take off my pack five times to shove it under a downed tree and either crawl under the tree myself or climb over the top of the tree. After that, the trail improved. Good thing, because I was getting pretty frustrated with the trail.
Due to the early trail difficulties, I didn’t get to Timberline Lodge by the end of the day as I’d hoped. However, I did have a really nice campsite with a great view of Mt. Hood all to myself. And it was warm today so I was able to dry things out during the middle of the day.
Where am I, back in Washington?
Sandy River
The backside of Mount Hood topped with wispy, form-fitting clouds
Campsite with Mt. Hood behind the trees
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