The Trail Through Pastures
Friday, June 17, 2022 10:03 pm
Location: Campsite 1019.2 (649.5 miles)

Another long day of hiking took me through cow pastures and rain as I made my way to Salida.

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Sunrise over San Luis Peak
Thursday, June 16, 2022 10:09 pm
Location: Campsite 997.9 (628.2 miles)

Today, I summited San Luis Peak, my first mountain over 14,000 feet.

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The Morning Forest
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 8:53 pm
Location: Campsite 976.9 (607.2 miles)

Today, I left Lake City and continued hiking eastward towards my next trail town, Salida.

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Flowers in a Meadow
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 5:18 pm
Location: Spring Creek Pass / Lake City / Ravens Rest Hostel (591.5 miles)

A very short day of hiking took me to Lake City, for resupply for the next stretch to Monarch Pass and Salida.

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Cataract Lake
Monday, June 13, 2022 9:59 pm
Location: Campsite 959.0 (589.3 miles)

My longest day in the San Juans so far set me up for an easy day into Lake City tomorrow.

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