Day 53: A bear
August 27th, 2018 Scott River mm 1579 to mm 1552 Distance: 27 miles 0620-1800 The day dawned so clear, there was only a hint of smoke in the distance. Good thing too, as the views were great. I finally got to see Mt Shasta. The Kid and I were stopped at a spring in the morning when we both saw a bear walk across a meadow far below. It was the first bear I have seen from the trail. It’s the kind of sighting that is great for both you and the wildlife…at that distance, neither party is scared. Salamanders are fun close up but large carnivores are best viewed from afar. The trail traversed many open ridges and valleys.[…]
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