“Challenging” hike by the guidebook. From China camp on Tassajara Rd to Pfeiffer State Park at Big Sur. First day rough trail with much brush but mostly downhill to Pine Ridge camp (8 miles). Nice camp with water and good star viewing. Tent without a fly under the stars. Difficult night as the ground was hard and I didn't bother to dig hip/shoulder pits. Too warm for the sleeping bag as well. Second day about 6 miles to Sykes hot springs. Great spot with good springs for long soak. Great camp site, tired but slept well. Only a few people in camp and at springs. Our friend Martha snagged her foot on a stump and tore the skin on her sole. J patched it up and she was OK on the walk out. Third day about 11 miles out. Lots of up and down. Lunch at Redwood camp – very nice spot. Canyons very steep and rugged. Great oasis at creek at bottom. 25 miles in three days. Can't say it was the easiest hike I've ever done but we made it. Hopefully more where that came from.
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