The southern sections of the PCT are supposed to be hot - the Anzo Borrega desert, the Mojave - but I never anticipated that Northern California would be hot.
As we hiked down into Seiad the temperature rose to 103 f. and it was brutal. Both Kit and I felt our energy drain away. Fortunately we had to take off boots to cross the river several times so we were able to cool off. At every small stream we stopped to splash water on our faces and drench our shirts. Even so, it was difficult.
We reached Grider campground after 18 trail miles and swam in a pool in the river. The next 6 miles were a road walk with no traffic; we walked 3 miles before flagging down the first passing car.
There were 5 other hikers at the RV Park where we camped.
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