Day 8 – GDT – Through the Deep Dark

on in Great Divide Trail

“I’ve never been so tired, hungry, and dirty…and I’m having the time of my life!” ~Geolyn Carvin, Boots McFarland

July 14

Beehive Creek to Ridge Above Cataract Creek – 18.8 miles

One thing I have done on this trail is sweat a lot. It has been warm and humid walking through deep forest. I haven’t really had experience with these conditions and find myself daydreaming about all kinds of things to cope. Why Not has special skills and just goes with it. I want that skill.

The trail now is defined and well marked with orange blazes on trees. We mostly walked today in the deep kind of messy forest with occasional views. I like the open view part best.

Early morning light from our campsite
Beehive Recreational Area

First lake of the trip – air too cold to jump in 🙁

Rock beauty

Hiking by headwaters if many creeks

My favorite is when we emerge from the forest

Ridge walking with wildflowers

Lost Creek flood damage area – that is a washed out bridge behind Why Not

Walking through the deep, dark forest following the orange blazes

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4 Comments

  1. BeeKeeper
    August 8, 2018 at 5:39 PM  ·  Reply

    I’m with you on views, ridges and heat challenges.

  2. Warren
    July 18, 2018 at 6:54 PM  ·  Reply

    Bummer bout’ that bridge.

    You two got the’ mad skillz!

  3. Janet
    July 18, 2018 at 5:51 PM  ·  Reply

    Beautiful views when you come out of the forest. Are the orange blazes easy to see?

  4. Geryrig
    July 18, 2018 at 10:51 AM  ·  Reply

    Looks like a wonderful trip so far! Are you OK with not cooking your meals?

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