Morning Roadwalk
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 10:38 pm
Location: Govina Canyon Alternate: Campsite 3.0 (282.1 miles)

Today, I completed the Gila River Alternate, bringing me back to the CDT itself, just in time to start down another alternate route.

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A Last View of the Gila River
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 8:55 pm
Location: Gila River Alternate: Cow Field 96.2 (262.0 miles)

It dipped below freezing overnight; I awoke to find frost on my boots. It was really not what I was expecting from New Mexico in mid-May.

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Ducks
Monday, May 9, 2022 9:39 pm
Location: Gila River Alternate: Campsite 73.9 (239.7 miles)

After three continuous days of water crossings and wet feet, I’m still not done with the Gila River.

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Sunday, May 8, 2022 9:05 pm
Location: Gila River Alternate: Campsite 55.1 (220.9 miles)

After yesterday’s hike through the Gila River, I continued upstream to the Middle Fork Gila River, ensuring a second day of waterlogged boots.

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The Gila River
Saturday, May 7, 2022 9:03 pm
Location: Gila River Alternate: Doc Campbell’s Post (205.4 miles)

After spending two days hiking towards the Gila River, today is the day I get to hike alongside it. And through it. Many, many times.

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