Spent most of the day in a hiking stupor….head down, eyes on the trail, living in my head. Entire 16 miles were below treeline so no great views. Met Jill one last time as she and some friends were hiking up to the Mt. Massive trail head. I decided against joining her since it meant backtracking.

No mountain bikes on the trail (hoorrrayyyy!!!!) since most of the day was spent in designated wilderness area where bikes are prohibited. Was kind of nice not getting run off the trail. And even nicer was the condition of the trail without the bikes tearing it up. No ankle busting ruts to negotiate.