My coordinates Weds. night July 9 were N.40 deg. 45.322', W 121 deg.23.192' at mile 1389. I have tried to call Shirley several times but cell service is one of the challenges of this hike. I found a camp site (although not a real great spot), but fairly comfortable and dry, in a shallow depression near a dry-creek gully. I am still walking on soft, powdery terrain - it's like walking on a sandy beach where you have to lift up your foot before you can take a step. I'm more comfortable walking on snow than this stuff.
Thurs., July 10: Came into Burney Falls State Park where I picked up a mail drop from Shirley and was happy to get the food stuffs she had sent me. This park features the beautiful 129-foot Burney Falls. As so many other water falls in the Cascade mountain range, the water comes from underground springs which flow into a lake (Lake Britton) and then becomes a raging, majestic falls. I've seen and crossed so many lakes you would think they would become mundane - not so. Each one is so beautiful and unique. I am still enjoying the views. Hope to update this post with photos soon. No cell service.
Keep hiking,
Greybeard
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