May 27 day 28 camped mile 427 hiked 22.4 miles today
A long day of Poodle Dog Bush detours. A plant that can cause severe inching not unlike poison oak. The evil PDB grows in profusion in the area of the gigantic Station Fire of 2004.
Had a gorgeous sunset.
May 28 day 29 camped mile 444.3 the Acton KOA walked 17.3 miles today
Nice early start today. More Poodle Dog Bush dancing today. Arrived at the KOA after a long hot descent. It seemed like hiker heaven with showers, laundry, jacuzzi and Chinese take out.
May 29 day 30 camped mile 454.5 the Saufly’s hiked 10.2 miles today.
It was hard to leave the jacuzzi and start hiking today. The walk was short but interesting. In the tunnel under the 14 freeway met up with Simba, Rainmaker and Drama Queen. Passed thru Vasquez rocks county park a frequent Hollywood location. Had a wonderful lunch at the Sweetwater Cafe with a dozen other thruhikers. Shopped for food at the local market. Met swarms of people at the Saufly’s Hikers Heaven. It was a fun evening eating French toast watching Forest Gump and later drinking wine with 786 and Captin Christy.
May 30 day 31 camped mile 478.6 San Fransiquito Canyon Rd walked 24.1 miles today.
Started late after a ham and cheese croissant at the little bakery in Agua Dulce. Hot long day. There was a wildfire just starting to burn ahead. It was cool walking closer and closer to the fire. Walked out to the road in case the fire got more out of control.