Crossbearer's Log:
Rest.
Ahead of Schedule: 58.5
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Crossbearer's Log:
Today started at 8:00 A.M. at Exit 261 on Interstate 80, Nevada. My goal is to reach Exit 271 and stay off the interstate by walking a gravel road on the north side of I-80.
Started by walking on the paved road north of I-80 which turned to gravel, but it wasn't much longer until it turned into small and sometimes larger rocks.
For over seven miles, all I did was walk up and back down large, steep hills. By the time I looked over at the buildings off Exit 268, I had to make a choice to stay on the rocky hills I was on or go off 268 which offered a downhill slope leading to a building and eventually to I-80. I decided my knees have suffered enough for the day, so I walked the last three miles on the interstate.
Walking on the interstate is rough because of the heavy traffic, mostly semi-trucks, going by at high speeds. By the time I was done, I was glad to be off the interstate. It took me about nine and a half miles to cover the distance from Exit 261 to 268.
Researched roads online for tomorrow and discovered a gravel road on the south side of I-80 all the way to Carlin and past the tunnels beyond Carlin. We'll see what happens tomorrow.
Today's Distance: 12.5 miles
Total Distance: 530.5 miles
Ahead of Schedule: 61 miles
Coordinates:
Beginning:
N 40°39.8214'
W 116°26.3883'
Elevation: 4,902 ft.
Course: NNE 15° T
Ending:
N 40°39.5196'
W 116°15.3917'
Elevation: 5,952 ft.
Course: E 86° T
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