PCT North from Santiam Pass Towards Three Fingered Jack

8.5 miles of hiking • 1250' elevation gain •

It was a very hot day and the burn area in Mt. Jefferson Wilderness afforded no shade. However, as we ascended north on the PCT the wind offered some relief. We stopped often to hydrate. The burn area followed us up the PCT for about the first three miles, and then we reached the treed area. The treed area and wind was amazingly cool and felt wonderful. There was also a stellar view of Three Fingered Jack. Unfortunately, my wife and I must have eaten something bad in the morning as we both started having bad stomach cramps later in the hike! We ended up turning around earlier than intended. Thankfully, the stomach issue subsided after getting back to the TH!