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| Hiking | 17.32 Miles |
3,232 AEG |
| | Hiking | 17.32 Miles | 7 Hrs 58 Mns | | 2.23 mph |
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| no partners | | Longest hike and definitely out of my comfort zone. I choose this trail to look for twin-spotted rattlesnakes and bears. I started from Shannon CG. I hiked down slowly because I was not feeling well. My back was hurting and then pain appeared on the upper right portion of my knee, a pain that I never experienced before. The pain did not last but did come back at the end of the hike. It was sharp and did not return the next day as I type this. I opted to not hike up the trail but choose to walk the road back. I felt that it would be easier on my knee, which it was, and I felt that I would have a better chance of seeing a bear on the road, which I almost did.
It was 10 miles back to the car via road. I didn't see much on the road except a Western tanager, which flew away as soon as I got my camera out. I regret not taking Turkey Flat trail to Ladybug Trail because it would have reduced the distance and provided more shade along the way.
About 2 miles from the car, I saw a van driving toward me. I abruptly stopped. I assumed he saw a bear. I tried to run toward it, but my legs were not having it. The driver told me what I assumed. I tried to find the bear down the hill. I heard it rumbling down the hill but could not see it.
I was going to stay an extra night here, but I was too exhausted after this hike and decided to leave. Plus, I am going to Kenya soon and need to prepare for my trip. |
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