July 24, 2008 Pacific Crest Trail

Destination: Subway Cave Campground, Old Station
Miles: 25

Adrian:
We had to do 21 miles before 5 p.m., when we thought the Hat Creek store closed. We did the miles but really didn't need to because we found out that they do not close until 7. Oh well, we got milk shakes, burgers and beer as a reward.

The day was hot but the miles were relatively easy due to a good tread and downhills from high in Lassen National Park.

Lassen is like a mini Yellowstone with lots of hydrothermic formations such as mud pots, vents and geysers. It's much less developed than Yellowstone, so one can get much closer to the attractions here due to fewer restrictions.

Tonight we are camped next to a big cave complex, really lava tubes, and plan to explore it in the morning. You need headlamps and jackets for the unguided trip and I'm excited to check it out.

We will forego the birthday party at the Heitmann's tonight in order to keep moving along.

Stay tuned for caving tomorrow!