Bushcamp to Bushcamp
32.2 miles
Mile 108.9
I woke with the sun around 6:00 AM, setting off down into the Santa Rita foothills.
I followed the trail north up and down rolling hills of grass.
I found a few gallons of water left by a trail angel under an old oak near a dirt road junction. I was thirsty, so it was a good find.
I spent the next few hours making my way out of the hills heading towards the desert flat between the Santa Rita and Rincon mountain ranges.
Around 3:00 PM I reached a stock tank that I’d camped at last year when I hiked this section. I stopped there to grab some water, and found two hikers hanging out in the shade of a tree. One of them ended up being Natty, a hiker I’d met last year on the PCT.
After chatting for a bit, I set out once again to polish off the last of the days miles.
When I reached the Sahuarita Trailhead I was jazzed to find a large stash of water and snacks! Thank you AZT trail angels!
I topped off my water, grabbed a Nutter Butter and pushed on another few miles.
I chose to make camp in a dried up creek bed. I’m a big fan of sleeping on soft sand.
P.s. Exactly one year ago today I set out for my first day on the PCT! What a year!
Cheers!