The day started nicely as I hiked up the next ridge to 3,000 feet from the campsite at 1,850′. The eyes of a not-so-shy deer reflected back toward me as my headlamp aimed in its direction. The top of the first ridge was level and mellow for several miles before descending to a valley. With a goal to hike 16 miles to the Sarver Hollow Shelter I climbed to the top of a 3,400′ ridge with some urgency because rain was forecast to begin at 3 or 4 pm. I enjoyed some fall colors as I hurried along the trail which had occasional nasty rock slabs reminiscent of New Hampshire. Rain began to fall shortly after 3pm, but the heavy rain started just as I reached the shelter, which provided an escape from the storm for the night. Tomorrow the weather is expected to be very nice!
Day 125, 25-Oct. Milepost: 1511.3 miles, Daily: 16.1, Ascent: 4255′, Descent 2990′, Highest: 3450′. Camp: Sarver Hollow Shelter, Jefferson National Forest, 3080′. Two climbs to 3000′-plus ridgetops before rain began. Arrived at shelter just before heavy rain.
You are on your last two months so take care of yourself. What a journey and such a complishment.♀️. Marian
The shelter was a great place to camp. It’s a pain to set up a tent in the rain
Another shelter protecting you from the rain!