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AZT Day 4 – Santa Rita Foothills

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!

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