Warner Springs

Beautiful day hiking 18 miles into Warner Springs. The first 10 miles were along ridges with brush covered hills. We had a cool breeze with fog rolling across distant mountains.  It was nearly perfect if not for my gastric distress and a bit of foot soreness.  Mark is going strong - like bull.

From Barrel Springs to Warners Springs it was an 8 mile walk in the park.  It looked a lot like the set from Little House on the Prairie.  Oak woodlands and rolling prairie  with small babbling brooks. Eagle Rock was pretty darn cool.  It is a large rocky jumble on a rise in the prairie and looks remarkably like an eagle with wings outstretched.

Warner Springs Resource Center is pretty much right on the trail across from the fire station and has hot showers and serves breakfast and lunch. We missed out today on the meals but will catch breakfast in the morning before hitting the trail.  It is fun visiting with all the hikers hanging around here.   

I think we've now completed section A of the Southern California PCT and we've been pleasantly surprised by the diversity of trail and flora.  The open space and big sky has been expansive for our souls and the people along the trail pleasant company.  

It is hot.  Currently triple digits at 109.  Time to cool off in a shower.