Belden to Old Station

DAY 100 (August 10) | Oh deer!
To Little Cup Spring

We were both tired in the morning as deer was bothering us all night sneaking around our tents. And then a steep ascent for another 8 miles.

Talked to a Swiss Austrian going southbound from Ashland during lunch break who recommended Drakesbad Ranch (free shower with towels, shampoo, and everything) as well as Callhan’s Lodge in Oregon (pasta buffet for 15 dollars, all-you-can-eat).

DAY 101 (August 11)
To North Fork Feather River
25 miles (plus 1.4 to a water source)

Quiet night. Skootscher said a deer had dragged one of her trekking poles along the trail and licked off the sweat from Ninjas Turtles shirt.

Bubble Boy got stung by two wasps during lunch break at a water source. Met Mina and Soo at camp by the river.

DAY 102 (August 12)
To Swamp Lake
21.1 miles

Running to Drakesbad Guest Ranch to find out that hiker lunch is not before 1.30 pm. We eat our own food and head out again around 3 p.m.

We suddenly meet Forget-me-not and Pickles on trail.

Late afternoon is really flat. I am listening to music and so absorbed in my thoughts until I suddenly realize that my feet are walking in autopilot mode while my head is thinking something completely different.

There are a thousand tiny frogs at the lake where we stop to camp. They seem to live in little holes in the ground and jump around while we cross to the other side. There are so many that I am almost afraid to step on some of them.

DAY 103 (August 13)
To Old Station