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Day 120 – October 25
3 Highlights: 1 Stunning views through Gila Canyon and ancient caves 2 Epic sunset from a mountaintop after a grueling climb 3 Pushing through one of the toughest—and most beautiful—days so far Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 49 km • Starting point: Gila 57 • Ending point: Gila 8 • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily Reflections:… Read more
Day 118 – October 23
3 Highlights: • Stunning vistas of the Gila Canyon • Finding a hot spring before camp • Enjoying dinner by the fire Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 38 km • Starting point: Gila 119 km • Ending point: Gila 83 km • Weather conditions: Very cold in the canyon until noon Daily Reflections: Let me… Read more
Day 117 – October 22
3 Highlights: • A Gatorade from a successful elk hunter • Spotting a skunk on the road in the early morning • Entering the stunning Gila Valley Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 43.5 km • Starting point: Gila 163 km • Ending point: Gila 119 km • Weather conditions: Sunny Daily Reflections: Woke up feeling… Read more
Day 115 – October 20
3 Highlights: 1 Spotting elk again along the trail 2 Coffee and generosity from hunters 3 Breakfast at Davila Ranch Daily Summary: • Distance hiked: 40 km • Starting point: Davila Ranch • Ending point: Aragon Well (~km 4228) • Weather conditions: Sunny but chilly, max 13°C Daily Reflections: Started the day with more eggs—because… Read more