Scissors Crossing to Barrel Springs, 22,8 miles
Alicia and Randall, section hilers this year and our campsite neighbours at the Kick Off, were very friendly in giving us a ride to the trailhead this morning.
We started later than usual today at 8.30 a.m. and is was a very hot day. We used the umbrellas again which were a great relief in the intense sun. All the way to the third gate, where there is a water cache, there is no shade, so we went all the way without stopping.
It was such a relief so see the cache because it meant a longer break. We found a shady spot, cooked and oh yes, we took a nap.
The second part to Barrel Springs, 2 miles shorter than the first seemed to be endless. After every gully, there came another one and then another one and so on.
I am very tired and I think Carsten, too. The sun has for sure played a major role in that.
Oh, before I finish for tonight, on today’s stretch we enjoyed some wonderful views 🙂
Good night.