Day 6: Castle Danger and Gooseberry Falls

Location: Blueberry Hill (78.1)

Distance: 20.6 miles

Achievements: 10 By 10, Assaulted the Castle, Bonus Miles Averted, 20 Mile Day

I woke up at 4 a.m. with one chore to do -- charge my phone.  I was not looking forward to the five mile road hike with a pack with five days of food.  It was a Sunday.  There was no chance anyone would be up.

I left the campground at 5:30.  I took about twenty steps on the road when a car pulled to the side and asked if I was looking for a ride!

The trail angel's name was Laura, and she lived right by the trailhead.  She has just dropped off her son at work and was surprised to see a hiker so early.  So, I avoided that long road walk that doesn't count.  That put a spring in my step all day.

On my today's agenda was the ups-and-downs of Castle Danger.  I crushed it.  Honestly, it was nothing compared to other things I've done.  I claimed up Mike's Rock, another place with a good view, but the fog was in.

From there I hiked to Gooseberry Falls and climbed down from fall to fall.

I made it to Blueberry Hill by 4:30, a very solid 20.6 mile day.  I've eaten dinner and I'm chilling for the rest of the day.