13.4 miles of hiking • 3250' elevation gain •
Another solo day of hiking, and the weather was amazing! I planned on taking the PCT out for 7-9 miles but got to Bonneville Hot Springs a bit late. Also, I didn't have enough water and had no way to filter it at a stream( I do carry tablets but they take 4 hours for sterilization). I was getting signs of significant dehydration and decided to just turn back. I'm going to have to start carrying a filter as I don't want to carry more than two liters due to weight. I typically don't have this type of issue because my wife and I move more slowly and go shorter distances. I hike a bit more aggressively by myself, but it's typically only a half dozen times a year, and I forget to make changes to my backpack contents.
I have to say that the logging operation NW from Table Mt. is a visual disaster! I have pictures of the area before the logging and it was absolutely breathtaking. I remember hoping that this area would be spared, but I guess that only happens for Wilderness. What a spoiled view. :(
Still, a great hiking day!
