Nature never stops humbling me. That's a good thing.
This (my 2nd backpacking trip) was grueling, and I'm still processing the experience. For now, sleep. Lots and lots of sleep.
@killyourfm That's a lot of altitude!
@sunumbral It was nuts! The Ranger at the Visitor's Center said part of my route was affectionately called "the roller coaster." Some of the climbs were so steep I had to walk on my tiptoes and dig my poles in to propel forward.
I feel like some of the trails at Henry Coe were created based on a dare