10     Agua Dulce - Mojave    104 miles

Agua Dulce

Dowd Canyon                             20.5 m

Upper Shake CG                          19.5 m

Hikertown                                  23.6 m

LA Aqueduct                              10.9 m

Tehachapi Mountain                    19.5 m

Mojave                                     10.0 m

I spent two nights at the Saufley`s. They have set up bunks in tents in their garden. We were offered a ride to the nearest REI store in LA County. That's about an hour's drive away. As I had severely ripped my trousers on the way down from the San Jacinto Mountains I did jump on this opportunity to replace them. Also I had to take over my bear canister. I had opted for the loaner program and got mine. I filled it up with my food for the stretch from Kennedy Meadows to Independence and mailed them to Kennedy Meadows General Store.

Very early in the morning I moved on. The next few days turned out to be very hot. A nice surprise was the Oasis set up by the Anderson's and their Casa de la Luna. Several chairs and coolers with drinks were placed under shady trees. This was a good rest. Additionally I visited the Anderson's to fill up my water supply. I also got pancakes and a photo in front of their big flag. Everyone showing up had to sign the flag. Long lunch time breaks were part of every days hike. The PCT passed by the shadeless, flat and hot Mojave Desert. The temperatures were above 100° F in the shade and there was hardly any. The hostel at Hikertown was a very welcome stop. The place looks like a small western town. It is planned to relocate the PCT in this area. The owner of Hikertown bought a new house directly adjacent to the new track. It is currently being rebuild to accommodate future hikers. Late next evening I continued well into the night. The PCT follows the LA aqueduct and with full moon it was easy to follow the light colored concrete. This was to be my only night hike. The next stop was planned at Mojave. And I was lucky. The first car stopped and took us right to the doors of a hotel in Mojave. Besides the post office there is a major super market. Mojave airport is worldwide known as the place for airlines to store temporarily not needed planes. Here one can see how well off airlines are.

FOC toilette at road side in Agua Dulce

PCT in Sierra Pelona

In the middle of the forest plenty of drinks at the Oasis from Anderson's (Casa de Luna)

Siesta in Elizabeth Lake Canyon

Hiker Town

Rattle snake on PCT

Sand storm near Tyler Canyon at sun set

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