My plan – Do 40 miles in 2 days. Cache some water close to the 20 mile mark, get dropped of at the east end of the park and get picked up in the evening of the second day.
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I was unable to get a ride to trail head. Damn….

So, I drove myself. After talking to the ranger about a 10 mile loop, I was off.

My route finding skills in the desert, needs work. I missed the Eureka Peak Trail. After a bit I was in the California Riding and Hiking Trail. I went with it.!

At 8 miles in I found the Covington Crest Trail. 1.5 miles out to the view point for lunch and a view. While eating lunch I talked to some other day hikers.

As the sun started to set, the trip back was easy. When I got back to the trail head I had 19.3 miles. So close to 20, but yet so far. I went up the hill for another .5 mile. All said and done 20.3 miles

What’s next on the list?

Easy peasy lemon squeezy