PCT: Masterson Meadow to Lower Deadfall Laked

Day in numbers:

Oh what a cruise the trail was today.   It contoured gently along the land with ever present views of Mount Shasta and dainty rock gardens filled with flowers.    We took our time and enjoyed the ride. We had lots of trailside chats and one exceptionally long one with day hikers from the area who are involved in the forestry industry and had a lot to share with us.  We all hit it off and shared digits.   By the time we made it to the lake, most of the camping spots were taken, but we found one on the far side of the lake.   I climbed the small hill behind us and watched thunderstorms in the distance.  

Paintbrush is everywhere!