Going downhill is hard. You would think it's easier than climbing, but the constant pounding of feet landing below each other for eight hours takes its toll on your joints. Today we went downhill for 17 straight miles, on some less than stellar trail. Parts had washed out, so you need to walk with your feet at awkward angles. Eventually it flattened out on the way to Ziggy and the Bear's. Ziggy and the Bear are a couple of trail angels who have hosted 1600 hikers this season in their backyard. Sadly, this is their last year as they are moving to spend more time with their grandchildren. I'm glad I was able to meet them and be one of their last hikers.
Steps taken today/total: 43,022/390,794
Miles walked today/total: 20.3/210.8
Elevation gained today/total: 661/30,271
Elevation lost today/total: 7,166/33,523
So is this a rattlesnake?
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