Start: tentsite at 1702
End: tentsite at mile 1721
Miles covered: 19 miles (+2 in town)
PCT mile marker: 1721/2652
Highlight: Taking advantage of the amenities at Callahan’s Lodge–lunch, dinner, beer, laundry, shower, wifi, etc. This is a traditional hiker hangout at the road that leads into Ashland. Many hikers get a ride into Ashland for a full resupply, but we opted to press on without anything more than a few goodies from the hiker box. (Thanks to Happy Feet for finding the hidden hiker box!)
Biggest challenge: Leaving Callahan’s after 2.5 beers. I really do need to stop at one beer when I’m planning to hike on the same day. (But the Deschutes Black Butte porter is just too good.)
MacGyver's Travels 