Day 86: Oregon Skyline Trail

Yesterday and today we have hiked an alternate trail to the PCT mainly to avoid a section over Diamond Peak which still has 5 miles of snow.

This trail takes us past a number of small lakes like the one we camped beside last night. It was a beautiful sunrise this morning.

About 17 easy miles got us to Shelter Cove where there is a camping ground with cabins and RV sites. OG’s relatives Carol and Bryce are camped here with their large trailer and we spent the afternoon with them including a lovely dinner and campfire.

Unfortunately none of the cabins were available so we are tenting tonight, but we have had good showers and done laundry. We plan a lazy morning then to start our final 93 mile section of Oregon at noon.