Today’s morning hike was a mere 5 miles from the Big Lake Youth Camp but it brought us back to the highway at Santiam Pass, which we had reached before southbound. So that means we have hiked all the Oregon section of the PCT!

A couple of trail angels had set up at the trail head and we enjoyed muffins, drinks, fresh peaches and a chat.

Then it was down to the road to hitch to Eugene. Although the highway was busy we did not get a lift until a couple who had pulled in for a break came over and offered a lift to Corvallis, which we gratefully accepted as it was not too far from Eugene and had a car rental place. We rented a car so we could drive south to Medford and pick up OG’s van, then drive up to a motel in Portland. We finally arrived about 11:30pm.

We will stay another night in the motel and use the time to rest, eat, wash, eat, resupply and eat.