{"id":9073,"date":"2023-09-22T15:36:12","date_gmt":"2023-09-22T20:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thethousandmiler.com\/?p=9073"},"modified":"2023-11-26T17:01:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T23:01:12","slug":"day-16-jones-canyon-spring-to-cuba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thethousandmiler.com\/day-16-jones-canyon-spring-to-cuba\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 16: Jones Canyon Spring to Cuba"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nI woke up stoked for the hike into Cuba. It was another short day and the last several miles were on the road. It would be a breeze! <\/span><\/p>\n

The hike began with a long, gradual downhill, but a mesa loomed ahead. I was sure I\u2019d have to climb it, as I knew I had one big climb in the morning. Yep! <\/span><\/p>\n

At one point I got off track, as the rock formations can be confusing to navigate if there isn\u2019t an obvious cairn<\/a>. There have been a wealth of markers on this stretch of trail, but every once in a while one is missing in a key spot. Or your eyes are drawn in one direction and you miss the cairn right next to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyway, it was a steep hike up, and I had to use my hands several times to scramble, but I made it. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Homing in on Cuba<\/span><\/h2>\n

After that, the trail was flat atop the mesa for quite a while. There was scrubby vegetation and some trees; nothing too scenic. \"D\u00e9sertEventually the trail became sandy, which can be a little difficult for walking. It was also mostly all under the full sun, and while I put sunscreen on my ears, I could feel the tops burning. Rats! I have burned the tops of my ears so often over the years.<\/span><\/p>\n

When I reached the highway, I thought it would be an easy trek into Cuba. It should have been, but between the heat, my heavy pack and lack of nourishment, it was a slog. But then – I was there!<\/span><\/p>\n

Living It Up in Cuba<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cuba seems a bit downtrodden, although its main drag was filled with vehicles at all times. I popped into a liquor store to see what local beers they had – it was 2:30 p.m. – and the place was packed! Crazy. I tried a lime-and-salt beer – we\u2019ll see how it tastes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Next up was lunch at a cafe. I had enchiladas, onion rings and a ton of Diet Pepsi. I also ordered a big salad for dinner tonight. It\u2019s so weird how I couldn\u2019t eat anything for days because I was so \"Enchiladas,thirsty. But once I was in air conditioning, with lots of water and soda to drink, I could eat again.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m staying the night at the Chaco Lodge Hacienda <\/a>a few miles outside of town. The owner said he\u2019d shuttle me there if I met at the Phillips66 station. Long story short, he also owns the station – or at least the Mexican restaurant inside, which has all of these Trip Advisor awards. <\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s where I\u2019ll be eating my breakfast tomorrow, courtesy of the Hacienda. I thought I\u2019d be dining in the B&B, but the gas station is fine. I have to hike into town anyway to do laundry<\/a>. It\u2019s always an adventure!<\/span><\/p>\n

Snowshoe<\/span><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s Miles: 15.3 (24.6 km)<\/span>
\nCDT Miles to Date: 221.1 (355.8 km)<\/span>
\nCDT Miles to Go: 2,878.9 (4,633.1 km)<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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