Journey Day 28 | PCT Day 28

San Andreas Fault from Pacific Crest Trail

5/14/85

Up and climbing into the San Gabriels. Mormon Rocks soon behind us. We cross the San Andreas Fault and climb again to 4,900 feet and Upper Lytle Creek Ridge.

Unsuccessfully we look for a good spot to fade the heat and end up huddling uncomfortably beneath bushes edged with bugs and trash.

More climbing takes us to 6,300 feet where we crash, tired by the day’s exertions. More than 3,000 feet climbed. Looking back we can see I-15, Cajon Pass, the San Gorgonios and San Jacintos. Admiring our work…

The pace is tough to keep up after five straight days.

Keith and I argue again, but a snake snaps us out of it. Lying across the path. Together we run it off. 

New blisters, probably from instep supports, make the going tougher. Ankle tendons stiff as I favor my injuries. 

Lack of water again a big concern. 22 miles between water stops with climbing and heat a test of endurance.