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Campo to Lake Moreno

4/25/2015

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Day one was a wonderful start to thetrail. About 30 of us started at the Mexico border. It was weird hikingwithborder patrol helicopters overhead.

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The first 14 miles were steady, gradual climbs to the rocky ridges filled with brush and flower and the occasional cactus

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After mile 14, we had a steep descent to a meadow with cottonwood trees. Many people from the group ended up camping here for the nite at Hauser Creek campsite. (Nice spot!)

I wa ahead of the pack with Victor ( young guy from Colorado with a super lightweight pack. He was very fast and light. He lost us about mile 16) and Steve (retired schoolteacher with a heavier pack. I list him around mile 17)

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After the campsite, we had a 1200 or so foot climb over the mountain in the middle distance in the above photo. It's pretty clear that this is NOT the AT- the trail snaked its way up the mountain for 4 miles. ( the AT would have gone straight up) definitely different.

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Then the trail dipped down about 400 feet to Lake Moreno- site of the PCT kickoff celebration.

I was quite pleased with the 20 waterless miles in 9 hours with 6 liters carried. Though once I got to the campground in Lake Moreno, I realized how tired I was! I bought a cheeseburger at the campground and was too tired to eat it! ( don't worry- I took it onto the tent with me and ate it in the middle of the night)

So far, this is looking like a great time.

Peace, love and trail magic!

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2 Comments
jen
4/26/2015 09:19:35 am

Ooh bring the rock home 4 me! Lol it doesn't look that heavy!

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Robin McDonald
5/4/2015 04:37:22 am

Hi Heather! I am enjoying your blog….the photos are beautiful. Be safe. I look forward to following along as you make your way along the PCT.
Robin

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    Heather

    Hi, I'm Heather, AKA "Pink Lady". Welcome to my blog.  I'm so excited to share my adventures as I embark on a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.  
    While you're here, be sure to check out  the charity I'm hiking for: Devoted2Children a  great organization which funds a home for orphaned children in Haiti. 

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