Adam, Leigh and the Trees Map of our TA journey
During our journey on the TA we marked our daily progress on the map below. Here you can see where we spent each night and the route we took through the spectacular land that is New Zealand.
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PCT Day 26, mile 369
The views on the climb up to Wrightwood were stunning. It was one of my favorite days on trail yet, snow capped mountains and incredible vista's over Cajon Pass.
Arriving into town we were welcomed wholeheartedly by the community of Wrightwood, from the hardware store to the incredible trail angels who put us up for the night. It was more than I could have imagined.
PCT Day 25, mile 354
The PCT wouldn't be a National Scenic Trail without passing by a McDonald's. Only a 0.4 mile detour from trail and I enjoyed a second breakfast of coffee, hotcakes, hashbrowns, Mcmuffins, apple pie and sundae. After 4 hours at McDonald's I dragged myself back on trail, into the wind and rain.
Leaving Cajon Pass we headed over rail lines and under bridges to escape back into the mountains.
PCT Day 24, mile 335
After an early morning river crossing jolted me awake I only walked a few miles before coming across trail magic! Trail angel Copper Tone had an incredible feast set up for all hikers passing by highway 173, bananas, strawberries, cookies and snacks galore. I was in hiker heaven.
Recovering from the sugar high I spent the afternoon hiking around Silverwood Lake, I was blown away by how big and beautiful it was.
PCT Day 23, mile 313
After waking up to a frozen tent fly it took a few hours to defrost this morning. The sun never really did show it's self but it was a beautiful day's hiking none the less. I spent the day hiking along Deep Creek, taking a break to visit the Deep Creek Hot Springs. I took the chance to soak my feet a little before continuing on the trail.
PCT Day 22, mile 294
I woke up to a magical winter wonderland this morning after some unreasonable weather dumped a few inches of snow over night. I was glad I had spent the night in town but was excited to get back on trail today.
After a delicious pancake breakfast I thought my morning couldn't get much better but on our walk back up to the trail head we were given a lift by a lady who had not one but 2 beautiful dogs in her car 🐶🐕! It was picturesque walking through the snow capped pine forest this morning, I felt like I was in an American Christmas movie.
This trail keeps bringing me new experience after new experience and im only a few weeks in!
PCT Day 21, mile 275
With a wind and snow warning issued for this evening I decided to stay an extra night in Big Bear. It was however perfectly fine weather for hiking during the middle of the day so myself and my new trail friend, Sarah decided to make the most of it and day hike a section of trail.
It was a lovely relaxed day. We experienced cold winds and a sprinkling of snow but were able to take a shower, eat a cooked meal and sleep in a warm cozy bed at the end of it. Tomorrow it will be back out on trail and back into the elements.
PCT Day 19, mile 266
The views were terrific on my way down into Big Bear. My feet were moving fast at the thought of town food 🤤. I was lucky enough to arrive at the trail head just as a local trail angel, Tortuga was restocking some trail magic he leaves at the trail head. He very generously offered to drive myself and 2 other hikers into town, stopping by the post office enroute so I could forward on my bounce box.
Im looking forward to having some time in town to defrost and rest before I head back out on trail.
PCT Day 18, mile 256
Today I was hiking at one of the highest points on trail yet, over 8,700 feet when a cold snap hit. It was unpleasant to say the least, gale force icy cold winds combined with some type of micro hail (apparently called graupel) made it one of my least favorite afternoon's on trail. I was happy to start the descent into Big Bear where I'll be able to defrost and resupply for next leg.
PCT Day 17, mile 235
Sleeping overnight at the Mesa Wind Farm was a good decision. At 6am the friendly team who work there opened up their staff room to share with myself and a couple of other hikers who had stayed the night. It was an incredible start to the day with coffee and a slice of birthday cake for second breakfast.
Today was my longest day on the trail yet, with a drop in temperature from the day prior it felt good to keep moving. Arriving at Whitewater River I felt like I'd stumbled upon an oasis in the desert. I spent the afternoon crossing back and forth along misson creek, frequent dips in the river helped me to keep cool.
Adam, Leigh and the Trees
