I camped just 4 miles from the Acton RV Resort last night, so thankfully I didn’t have far to walk in the heat before getting there. I left camp at 7 am, got to the campground around 9:30, and spent the the day resting, resupplying and catching up with other hikers.

Leaving camp, it was hot already. I stuck with my original strategy from yesterday, stopping whenever in the shade. Out of camp I was straight into a steep climb which left me exposed to the hot sun.

I walked along the hilltops for a while, and up there I saw a baby rattlesnake coiled up to sleep right on the trail. Some careful navigation got me past it, and then I could begin descending to the park.

On the way down I could see the campground from above and it looked so good. A little later, I’m walking into the RV resort. They offer camping for $25 which includes a shower with towel, body wash and shampoo included. The park also has a pool, and plenty of shady flat spots.

Once set up at camp, I get a ride into the town of Acton. The truck cab is full already, but luckily it has a huge tray so we fit another 5 people in the back. Driving into Acton and sitting in the tray was a blast.

In Acton, we visit the store for resupply. There is also someone in the carpark cooking chicken and kebabs on a charcoal grill. Inside the store they sell this chicken with rice and hummus as well as their own store made pizzas.

In one stop we sort out resupply, lunch and leftovers for dinner. Not long after we finish in the store, our ride shows up again to take us back. The trail angel here spends all day driving hikers around, he’s an absolute legend and does this purely out of the goodness of his heart.

Back at camp, we spend the afternoon relaxing, eating, swimming in the pool, and organizing our resupply. Tomorrow’s plan is to get out early and walk through Agua Dulce for lunch on the way to camp on the other side of town.