Today we covered 16.6 miles, 26.7 km from Cooper Canyon trail camp to a spot on the north east spur of Mt Pacifico.

The day began with a long climb out of Cooper Canyon. The trail loops around a huge bowl, and I could look across and see the trail half an hour behind me. We climbed through tinder dry pine forest, which provided a bit of shade to keep me cool.

After the climb, the trail descends to highway 2. We follow this road for 5 miles, crossing occasionally to walk either above or below the road. During this section the trail follows a very gentle grade which is very wide and level. In places, you could tell that this was the old road years and years ago.

Along this stretch I cross the 400 mile marker, 644 km. Someone had made a big 400 out of rocks and pinecones on the side of the trail. I stop for a moment to reflect on having walked this far.

Shortly after the marker, I reach camp Glenwood. There is a water source here, as well as picnic tables and a comfy place to sit. After filling up water bottles, I continue on the beautifully flat and level trail.

We stop for lunch at the Three Points picnic area. While here, a car pulls up and offers snacks and cold drinks. I take some snacks and a can of Dr Pepper. The driver introduces himself as Bob from the Angeles Crest Christian Camp. We hang out and chat for a while about the trail, and the closures behind us.

After lunch, the trail begins a very long climb. During this climb, the bush thins out and the track snakes around ridges and valleys on the way up.

The view and campsite at the top are so worth it. We showed up to camp around 6:30 pm with just enough daylight to set up tents and cook dinner. I get to eat my dinner and watch the sunset glow fade from the mountains around me.