Next up was our first true climb over 2000 ft, Burro Mountain. It honestly felt so so good to use a different part of my blistered feet to go uphill.
After Burro, we wandered down to Burro Mtn Homestead, an RV park/retirement community that loves to host CDT hikers and gave us free reign of their facilities. We took the afternoon to nap in their shady picnic area and use their REAL TOILETS.
The final attraction of the day was a nice alternate route down to HWY 90. Unlike the AT or PCT, the CDT is a “create your own adventure” trail with dozens of alternate routes. There’s no pressure to hike the official route, so we took a shortcut to town to avoid another really long road walk.
Goodnight from another cowboy camp in a briar patch.
Wow. You're a lot faster than I ever was. Being young and fit might have something to do with that. I'm glad your epic adventure is starting off well. My section hike on the High Route above the Gila R. (and later to Cuba) ended way early, due to medical problems, but surprisingly my hiking partner's, not mine. But don't worry - we made it to Doc Campbell's on the way in and out. You are an inspiration to us all, but get ready - the CDT motto of Embrace the Brutality is true. It'll kick your butt. Praying for your safety. Mango / Jim Moody
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