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Sep 4, 2020 PCT Between 2256 and 2270

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Normal night. Wake up usual time and pack and have my breakfast. I really look forward to the morning routine because it is such a good start. In the dark with a headlamp sorting out the treats and food for the day and having my double carnation instant breakfast meal. The water is usually cold because the nights are generally cold and it gives me the energy and hydration needed for a good start to the day. That being said, I am really still laid over from the Knifes Edge and apparently not in a great mood as I only found the opportunity to take 3 pictures today. However, it was truly a walk in the forest and it is perhaps little sections like this that make PCT’ers call Washington and Oregon the green tunnel. All you see are trees.

Below is an early morning shot of Mount Adams. Notice the smoke in the air. Seems to be a constant in Washington. This would clear up later in the day.

PCT 2270 to 2256. Mount Adams

Two hours later I am told I am still on the PCT. It really is always nice to see these signs.

PCT 2270 to 2256. Still on course

4 hours later I start seeing these bushes everywhere. I really want to eat the fruit but don’t. Find out later it is not toxic exactly but it apparently tastes bad and can upset the stomach. All sorts of critters love this plant as the berries stay on the plant well into winter.

PCT 2270 to 2256. Sitka mountain-ash

All along the walk I am passing by ponds but all the ponds are stagnant and would only be used for water in desperation. I have picked a spot to stop which is by a lake but when I get there it is full of local hikers. I am in the forest in mainly level ground and so within a tenth of a mile I notice a level cleared piece of ground and decide to use it as my camp spot. It is off the trail by a 100 feet or so. I have enough water for the night but not enough for breakfast but not far ahead of me is a good water source according to Guthook comments. I can hike a couple miles in the morning and get some good clear running water rather than lake water. Does not seem like much of a day but I did get 14 miles in which is not terrible considering all the times I stopped to rest one body part or another.