And, as is appropriate, heading south, the trail starts with a crossing of Chalk Creek. The complete segment is 20 miles. I’m only going three or four miles and then turning around to come back. However, this includes a 900+ foot climb, it’s going to be the most elevation gain I’ve ever done in a single climb and starting out at 8,700 feet or so too. Hopefully my altitude acclimatization and hiking build-up plan will pay off today.

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