It was very hard to leave the hot springs the next morning. I wanted to go for one more dip but I knew if I got back in I would end up staying another day. I got a late start after taping up my blisters for half an hour, but my feet felt the best they had in weeks. Only an hour down the trail though i had a river crossing that I had no choice but to get my feet wet. I had to redo all of my tape again because I didn't want to risk walking with wet tape. It was all pretty hot day woth some long water carrys but there were sweeping views of the desert and mountains ahead of us.at a road crossing their was a trail angel named copper tone waiting by his camper. Copper tone was a very appropriate trail name for him because his tan was dark. He had personal pies, fresh fruit, cookies and ice cream for pct hikers coming through. It is such a morale boost when I get unexpected trail magic. Around 3 that afternoon the trail pass by some sort of factory that had some huge concrete pipe pieces. I walk inside one to get some shade. It was really nice because the concrete was cool to the touch as well. Sarah caught up with me and we hiked the rest of the way to Silverwood lake. It was a dammed lake so the canyon wall seemed to rise straight out of the water. It was a beautiful lake with water just cool enough to be refreshing but not too cold you didn't want to get in. I met several new hikers one the beach including g string, hodge podge, jesse, listen, and squirrel. Most of us cowboy camped that night and watched the moonlight dance over the lake. day 23 - 17 miles.