May 25:500 Miles!!

We left the Andersons on another cold morning. This stretch of trail we are on is supposed to be one of the most unbearably hot sections we walk; normally the temps are around 100 degrees (F). But for us, because of this wierd weather system, the highs are probably only in the 50's. Part of me is thankful while the other part of me is freezing!

We hiked through fairly easy terrain- gentle ups and downs and trail carved into the sides of what looks like endless green terrain. It amazes me how sometimes we can climb 1000 feet, but since it is spread out over so many miles you can't even tell. I love those days!

Toward the end of our day we hit the 500 mile mark. There is actually a dirt road crossing at this monumental mark in the trail, and someone had carved into the dirt "I will walk 500 miles". We took a few pictures to remember the moment and headed a short ways down the trail before making camp.

Why is 500 miles so important? In the world of long-distance hiking, your hike isn't technically considered a long-distance hike until you reach 500 miles. In the same respect, you are not considered a long-distance hiker until you hike 500 consecutive miles. Mark has already done that, but today I became a long-distance hiker, which is exciting for me.

Now we only have to do that 4 more times and we are almost done with the trail! Onward we hike...

Total Miles:500.7
Miles Today:22.1
Camp 28:500 Miles!

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