Bushcamp to Patagonia
32 miles
Mile 51.2
Awake by 6:00 AM, I enjoyed my breakfast brew (1 packet of chocolate breakfast essentials mixed with 2 packets of instant coffee mixed in 1/3rd liter of water) while looking over the map for the day ahead. I’d really missed this ritual while traveling abroad. In New Zealand I could find pretty much everything I’d normally resupply with, except breakfast essentials.
Shortly after starting I passed Parker Canyon Lake Trailhead, where I found some water stashed. Thanks trail angels!
Pushing on, I entered into the Canelo Hills, where I spent the rest of the day on a constantly undulating trail. There weren’t any big climbs, but the rolling hills wore me out quick!
There continued to be plenty of water as I made my way through the desert. It was also slightly overcast, so life was good.
I passed a few more hikers today, I’m glad to see it so busy!
This guy needed to get his base weight down…
The new trail was on point!
By 5:00 PM I reached Harshaw road, which led me the final three miles into the town of Patagonia. This sign made me laugh…after hiking the Te Araroa I’m a road walking extraordinaire!
I setup shop at the Patagonia RV Park. It was $26 for a tent site, which is a bit steep in my opinion. It was my best option though, so I bit the bullet…at least I wasn’t the only tent!
After setting up camp I walked into town to grab a few things from the general store and a carne asada burrito from MJ’s before heading back home for the night. Nom nom nom…
Cheers!
So glad you are back on the trail. Your dad is with us for the week. Think guys may take boat out and do a spot of fishing. Thank you to all of the trail angels. Lv u G
Me too! Sounds like they’re having fun. Looking forward to seeing you and grandad next month!