Day 126 ~ miles 2111.7 - 2138.1
A missed alarm led to us slumbering until 8, and we didn't leave camp until 9; not a very productive start to the day. Miles were slow and an intense creek ford slowed us down even more. We had to walk way upstream looking for a safe place to cross, hoping to find a place where we could rock-hop across. No such luck, so we ended up walking across the cloudy, glacier-melt stream. Apparently a couple of weeks ago, a hiker was killed while crossing a log over the same stream, when a gush of water swept him off.
A loop trail to Ramona Falls parallelled the PCT for 2.1 miles, so we decided to take it. Ramona Falls were stunning, and their beauty literally brought tears to my eyes. Under the dark forest canopy, the rushing falls stood so tall and wide, surrounded by green mossy rocks. A cool mist sprayed us as we ate lunch and gazed at the dancing drops of water.
After our morning of lollygagging and trip to the falls, it was time to get serious. We hiked 21 more miles, well beyond sunset. Views of Mt. Hood amazed us as we left it behind. We ran into a couple we met in the desert, Chimp and Rain Dance, and they are actually attempting a yo-yo hike, (hiking the trail in one direction then the other in one season) an incredible feat!
We arrived to the very crowded Indian Springs Camp after dark. We're trying to complete all tasks as quietly as possible, as to not wake anyone.
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