July 5, 2017
Sleeping in this morning was marvelous. Granted, it would have probably been nicer if it wasn’t so hot at night and if I miraculously found myself on a more comfortable mattress.
Castella
Day 78: Fourth of July Push to Castella
July 4, 2017
Total daily miles: 19.3 miles
Total PCT miles: 1091.8 miles
Start: mile 1479.4
End: Castle Crags State Park Campground (mile 1498.7)
Total elevation gain/loss: 3902.2/4940 ft
We were up and out of camp before the other hikers were up. We immediately stopped to grab more water and then headed downhill to Squaw Valley Creek. The morning was relatively cool and we stayed in the shade for the first couple hours.
two backpacks, no plan 