Crossbearer's Log:
Since yesterday was a split day, ending late, I was not in a hurry to start early. Had breakfast in Cold Springs where we are staying in a cabin. By the time we arrived at mile marker 91 on Highway 50, it was 9:45 A.M.
Today was hot, not because of the temperatures, but because there are no shade trees and no breeze. The sun was sure hot though in the clear skies. Thankfully, it is supposed to be cooler tomorrow with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Walked from mile marker 91 to mile marker 105, elevation 5,200 ft. The last two miles of today's walk were between two mountains -- very colorful reds, greens, grays, blacks, orange, whites, and browns. I was thankful for the scenery. Finished at an 1860's overland stage line stopover site with partially standing walls.I had to duck three times today because of loud booms that sounded louder than a thunderclap. When I asked the owners of the Cold Springs Station, George and Barb, what it was, the jets from the Fallon Naval Air Station drop bombs in the valley.
Total walking time was four and a half hours. I am 27 miles from Austin, Nevada. Storm coming in tomorrow, so I'm hoping to get most of my walking in before it rains.
Daily Distance: 14 miles
Total Distance: 375.2 miles
Ahead of Schedule: 45.2 miles
Coordinates:
Beginning:
N 39°31.3025'
W 117°44.6206'
Elevation: 5,222 ft.
Course: ESE 104° T
Ending:
N 39°34.0454'
W 117°30.6510'
Elevation: 5,904 ft.
Course: S 190° T
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