Up at six after a restless night with sleeping pad and bag. A very warm night, 65*F when I got up. I had breakfast and coffee and on my way by 0800.
About 4-1/2 hours to cover the five miles of up and downs to the trial head where M would be waiting. And beautiful vistas in every direction the whole way. I walked on one side of Chesler Park, would love to do the whole loop one day, just didn't have time today. As I told M, I used the photo ops as an opportunity to rest. It was overcast, which made for good hiking, but not for good photos. Maybe next time.
M was waiting and we head home (RV) and the nice hot shower sure felt good.
It was a very successful training hike. I was tired, but not overly so, and the recovery time was much less than I thought it would be. I had the right amount of food and water. Sure wish water had been available along the way so I would not have had carry so much, but, that the way it is. The pack felt good, and better as it got lighter with less water.
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