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Day 26 Gleason to Acton
14 miles
From Mt Gleason saddle (mile 429.6, elev 6400)
To Acton RV Park Campground (mile 444, elev 2259)
Sunrise & Morning Hike
Sunrise was beautiful this morning looking toward the high desert from the ridge on Mt Gleason. When I woke up, I noticed the red sky to the East and that the sun would rise soon.
The morning hike was a pretty massive downhill. My elevation dropped 3700 feet all the way down to 2700 ft after 10 miles.
I stopped at the one water stop before Acton to fill up. Scrodo had used a leaf and rock to create a little spigot, which was a neat trick he said he learned on the AT.
Leaf spigot
I saw a horny toad (horned lizard) this morning. Their camouflage can make them hard to see, so I thought it was near to spot it. Besides they are so different from anything else I typically see.
California horned lizard
Mid-Day Heat
As the elevation has dropped, the temp has risen. It isn’t overly hot, but it is sunny and warm. It certainly doesn’t feel comfortable.
I’m thinking of skipping the town of Acton and continuing towards Agua Dulce. I think it will depend upon whether I can get any supplies at the Acton campground. FarOut says there is no decent resupply option in Agua Dulce (note added later: the Sweetwater Market in Agua Dulce is great for resupply). Lunches and snacks are my biggest needs after missing the Wrightwood box.
Acton RV Campground
The Acton campground resupply is pretty minimal. But Neenatch is only 70+ miles away, and I should get a box there. The campground has a pool (and ice cream and Wi-Fi). I think the pool swayed me to stay here. I can get caught up on Internet stuff as well.
Acton RV Park pool
After taking a shower, I put on my swimsuit and hopped in the pool until I had cooled off. The water was chilly, so it didn’t take long.
Miscellaneous
I bought 2 ice creams today.
Ice cream: 7 (pie, talenti, warner spgs, McDonald’s, Wrightwood)
Alcohol: 4
Blisters: 0
I wouldn’t say I’m caught up on Internet, but I got a few more entries posted. I also responded to Durston about pack replacement.
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