Joshua inn to campground - 21.4 miles

Total - 335.7 miles

Woke up early (no surprise) and wanted to catch the first ride to the trailhead with thr trail angel. In reality I just wanted the bathroom first because there were 20 tents and I knew the line would be long. It was. The beginning of the day was kinda uneventful. Hiked all by my lonesome going in and out of the hills. I did come across this huge rock dam which came out of no where before a road walk. Did a lil climbing and then BAM! A big lake appeared out of nowhere. It felt like an oasis and it was gorgeous. Picture included above;) the second half of the day I just hiked along the hills of the lake. Truly gorgeous and probably one of my favorite views so far. The only thing was there was so much garbage on the shores that it did ruin it a little for me. Also along the lake were these plants that I could not for the life of me tell if they were poison oak. So many plants are oak shaped, three leaves and green. No idea if it was but I avoided it as much as I could. I had my service on airplane mode so I had planned to eat lunch 14 miles in but apparently the guys texted and they stopped earlier but I saw it late so I had lunch by myself for like the first time. A lil lonely but still nice to be in peace. After that I booked out of there and started hiking the last 6ish miles when I caught up to the guys and we hiked the rest of the day together. Truly one of the least interesting days to write about. I just walked. Nothing too interesting. Still fun tho! We are dry camping tonight. We were at this other spot but the bard had an itch and wanted to go 0.1 miles up so we did. It was windy again so I’m in a lil tree clove away from everyone bc I just want a peaceful night not worrying if my poles will snap. Caleb found a tick on him so I gotta check everywhere now. We are in the clouds which is really cool and misty but it has been raining for over an hour. A beautiful reason to just lay down and hide inside my tent. We met a new guy named Gourmet bc he brings gourmet meals on trail. Eating our first dinner he whipped out green onions, curry favoring and ramen and some other shit. Foaming at the mouth jealous. Might have to take note and get myself some fresh produce next time. My back says otherwise though. Super excited for McDonald’s tomorrow. Our plan is to time it where we get breakfast and lunch there and then go on. But we hanging for awhile. Will keep everyone updated. There is a challenge called 24x24x24x24. 24 beers, 24 burgers, 24 miles, 24 hours up Cajon pass. I don’t think we are doing it but I might attempt something a lil easier. I will be packing out some burgers that’s for sure. Anyway not much to report more on my very lack luster of a day. Still Better than working a 9 to 5😀😉🫢🫣LOL