The "Big Hike" (May 7 - 10) didn't turn out to be so big. Who woulda thought it would be 95 degrees and 100% humidity this early in the year? But this IS Texas so we get what we get. In short, we started at mile 75 near Evergreen/Coldspring on Wednesday evening...did about 5 miles to the first camp, all well and fine...hot and sweaty, but no problem (other than the exciting crossing of the East Fork of the San Jacinto on a 40 foot long log). Thursday started off ok, not the most pleasant hiking conditions mind you (don't dare stop on the trail to rest for fear of being carried off by mosquitoes), but by mid afternoon, heat-exhaustion had set in and it was apparent this was not going to work for the long haul. Made that decision about mile 57 and back tracked about 1 1/2 miles to get off the trail. Will revisit this again in the fall. So thats that for the training and thru hike this year, from here on out, its just pleasure hikes, so again, anyone from beginner to advanced that wants to get out there with us, just let me know.
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