The day started off very well, broke down camp quick and efficiently (thank you hammock tent) while I made some coffee. It was snacks for breakfast but I knew there would be some better options in Cascade Locks. And of boy were there better options! I mean, not great but a really big inlets and a cinnamon roll the size of my face! I should also mention that the bike route to Cascade Locks is perfect, pretty and smooth and off the highway.
After the breakfast it was on to the climb, I crossed into Washington state (which cost a dollar, seriously?) and started on the Washington state parks route. It was hot. The sun was shining hard and bright. I was thirsty but had to keep climbing. My legs got tired early and often but there wasn't much traffic so that was nice.
After what felt like hours (because it was hours) I finally reached the top and had a sweet sweet downhill to look forward to. It was sweet, but my legs were done and I was done with it. I couldn't enjoy it fully. I wanted more miles but my legs were done and I had an option to stop at the eagle crest camp site. It was exactly what I needed and when I needed it. Set up in a nice little spot and made some soup with my propane.
Tomorrow I'll get the early start and beat the heat. Man is it hot. So hot!
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