Date: Friday, May 5th 2023
May 5
Miles Hiked: 17.4
N 32.672485° W 116.532466°
Terminus to Mile 17.4
- Trail Conditions: The desert is really green this year. Lots of wild rosemary, lemon verbena, and sage. Lost count of how many rabbits, ground squirrels, and lizards I saw. No snakes, but at least eight velvet ants.
- Campsite: Very sandy with just enough room for ine tent, but the site I'd hoped to camp at was full. The tent stakes wouldn't stay in, so all the lines are held down by rocks and its kind of saggy. Hopefully it isn't too windy overnight. 😬
- Tomorrow: Will stop at the Lake Morena malt shop to get rid of trash (2.5 miles), then try to camp at mile 36 or 37. Probably won't get started until seven since the shop isn't likely to be open early.