by Melanie McManus | Mar 28, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
Tim left around 6:30 this morning, before I departed for Pine. It was sad to see him go. We’d had another cold night, but I guess that’s what every night will be. I headed out by 7:45. After being so awful yesterday, the trail was a dream the first few miles — soft...
by Melanie McManus | Mar 31, 2019 | Arizona, Arizona Trail 2019, Hiking, Trail Journals, United States
It’s time for a short rest. My toes are sporting all of these odd, red patches, which I’m sure are from walking on the rocks and my hiking shoes. I also have a monster blister on the bottom of one heel. So today I planned a 12-miler to let things heal. Ed...