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June 28

Posted on June 30, 2020

The theme of the day was WIND!

Starting at the suspension bridge, the climb up to Pinchot Pass is 7.7 miles long. It took 4 hrs 45 min, slow going with big steps and lots of rocks. Then the wind started!

Woods Creek Bridge

I was walking at a 45 degree angle most of the day (it was a headwind for me) and got blown off the trail multiple times (just to the side, not down a slope). I had to stop and wait out wind gusts when I had to cross creeks (needed all 4 points of ground contact when it was worst!), and even on the other side of the pass it didn’t let up (if anything it got worse).

Pinchot Pass – the wind was actually worse on either side

A hiker I met said there was a high wind warning until 11pm tonight so I’m hoping tomorrow’s pass will not be as bad. I do understand now why Jim (hiker in Chester) bailed on Pinchot just before the summit – it’s not a fun uphill. I also heard that on Mather Pass, the earthquake has caused a slide and the first bit of trail after cresting is covered with rocks. I’m sure it’s doable.

Where I came from
Where I was going

Besides the wind, today was just the long uphill and then a shorter downhill. Others had camped at Lake Margorie but said it was very windy/loud all night and very cold! The forecast cold front has definitely arrived.

Lake Margorie

So I hiked down to the South Fork Kings River; at least I have some trees around. It feels like it could be a cold night but I’m ready.

Water slide

Having only hiked 12 miles meant I was able to set up camp early (3:30pm) and rinse my shirt and pants in the river. I ate early and am looking forward to reading a bit before my eyes get too tired.

North side of Pinchot Pass

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