Miles: 165.5 | Another zero at Stecoah Wolf Creek Hostel, this time completely solo. A slow morning, leftover food, gear spread everywhere, and the quiet satisfaction of getting my pack back in order. Between organizing what to send home, cleaning my gear, blogging, and doing absolutely nothing productive, I mentally prepare myself to head back out — rested, reset, and ready to move again.
Another zero day. I slept in until 9. Donna left early that morning. Lonnie stopped by to see if I needed anything. He said he didn't have anyone staying in the trailer that night but me so I had the whole place to myself! He left me to hang out alone but offered to take me up to the other hostel building where there were some other hikers hanging out but I decided I needed a lazy day alone.
I sat around and ate the rest of my food. I packed up my gear and my food bag. Organized the things I needed to send home. Cleaned my sleeping pads. Watched TV. Drank the rest of my beer. Blogged. I went to bed early, knowing I was leaving the next day.