Bushcamp to Bushcamp
27.6 miles
Mile 2064.6
We slept in an hour later than normal, hitting the trail a bit past 6. Like the previous two days, we’d planned for another sub 30 mile day to give our bodies a break before our 24 hour challenge.
After entering Mt Hood National Forest, the trail led us through a green tunnel of lush Oregon woodlands as we made our way north.
It was an easy day of relatively uninteresting terrain. I took few pictures, as there just wasn’t much change in the surroundings.
One thing I’ve really enjoyed throughout the trail are the variety of different blazes marking the PCT along the way. These retro blazes in Oregon have been my favorite!
We made great time as we meandered through the lush forest.
By 3 we’d reached Joe Graham campground, where we’d shack up for the evening.
The campground was great. There was a spigot with potable water, a pit toilet, picnic tables, fire rings and a trash can all nearby. While I setup camp, Spikes met a couple who were camping nearby with their horses. When Spikes returned with two IPAs, I walked over to thank them for the beer and meet their horses. One was a Percheron. It was massive, and honestly pretty intimidating. After chatting for a bit, Spikes and I headed back to our campsite to crush some dinner.
We ate everything in our food bags that we wouldn’t need for the 24 hour challenge, so our packs would be light as possible. Anxious for our big day tomorrow, we crashed before 6 to get a full 10 hours of sleep.
Cheers!