DAY 93: Jul.29, 20.3 miles: TOTAL 2027.7

After hearing that the snow across the Three Sisters Wilderness was horrendous, I decided to hike out at Highway 20, Santiam Pass. The plan was to hike north as far as possible before Shirley arrived on Saturday. However, I can't imagine snow much worse than I had today. I literally spent an hour trying to locate the trail and determine my location. Pitched my tent around 4:30p and will learn tomorrow if I figured "it" out. Today was cold, windy and slightly rainy.

Keep hiking,

Greybeard

More photos from Northern California

Here are 5 photos beginning with a view of Castle Crags (photo 1). The PCT traverses 19 miles through the spires of Castle Crags National Forest between Castella and Dunsmuir CA. The towering spires and steep canyon walls are a unique volcanic sight. The sides of the spires are unstable and not suitable for climbing.

Photos 2 and 3 are photos of the trail in an area I thought was peaceful - a place where a hiker can enjoy walking alone on the quiet earth.

Photo #4 is of a trough set up to carry water for hydraulic gold mining operations, but which was soon abandoned.

Photo 5 is a flower called Bear Grass.
Enjoy!
Greybeard