PCT Mile 1484.9 to 1501.2
Miles Hiked = 16.3
I was motivated to get up and get hiking today because I was headed into town – a little town called Mt. Shasta that is right next to the same-named mountain. I had a hotel reservation for the next two nights and was looking forward to a zero day tomorrow.
The trail was uphill through the forest for the first seven miles and gained over 2000 feet.

I felt strong and felt like I was moving at a good pace – it sure helps to be almost out of food! But the motivation factor to get into town and have a big juicy burger is pretty strong also.

As the trail crested there were views of Mt. Shasta

As well as my first views of Castle Crags


For several miles I hiked along with “Going Postal”. He’s a retired US Post Office employee who had started his hike in March from the Mexico border. He had previously hiked the Appalachian Trial. We had a nice conversation and it helped pass the time.
The last nine miles were downhill to where the PCT passes underneath Interstate-5. As I neared the interstate I crossed over the Sacramento River.

I reached the interstate at 1:15pm and called the local taxi shuttle – they only have one car. I was picked up in twenty minutes. We stopped at the post office to pick up my resupply box and then he dropped me off at the motel.
I dropped my backpack off in my room and immediately walked the half-a-mile to the Black Bear Diner. I was looking forward to that burger as well as a beer. Unfortunately the California governor had just banned indoor dining so I had to eat my burger in a shaded area outside in 95 degree heat! And they couldn’t serve beer outside! So I had a big Dr. Pepper with free refills and enjoyed the burger anyway!

Later that evening I ordered take-out from the Italian restaurant across the street from the hotel.

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Enjoying all of your updates. Beautiful pictures and I’m sure your having an amazing experience. Keep the updates coming. Enjoy👍
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Thanks Bob – hope you are all doing well!
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So when you meet new people do you say Hi am Todd or Hi I am Trailwine? Do trail peeps only go by their trail names? Sorry for the Shi**y day yesterday
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On the trail it’s Trailwine
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hey Todd looks like you are eating better than we are. Except for the wine. You need a corona to go with that burger
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Doubt I am eating better than you but I may be getting more excercise!
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Wonderful pictures. BTW, I am sure the Gov. didn’t mean to spoil your pleasure. Just trying to follow the science and save some lives… Be safe out there!
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I agree, the governor wasn’t personally targeting me – I was just expressing my disappointment in not being able to eat inside with A/C and enjoy a beer! Also, I admit I’m not up on the recent science since I’ve been on the trail for almost a month – maybe you could sent me a
link to the science that shows that restaurants (not bars that have strangers elbow to elbow) that re-opened in May/June and socially distanced their tables spread Covid-19. Thanks for following!
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Wonderful pictures! BTW, I am sure the governor didn’t mean to spoil your break. Just following the science to save some lives… Be safe out there!
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