We slow filtered out of town on our own the next day. I got back on trail around 12 excited for the climb to mt baden powell. It was pretty steep, but with my original insoles back and fresh feet I was crushing it to the top. I even caught up with the rest of my group who was about an hour ahead of me at the top. The top had amazing views of mt Baldy and the foot hills. There was also very little and it was incredible to watch the clouds roll in from the coast. It was only 3, but since the weather and view was so nice I decided to camp right on top. The rest of my crew continued on along with everyone else so I had the whole top to myself for sunset. As the sun went down, the clouds filled all the valleys so only the peaks and ridges were visible. I went to bed right after sunset because it got pretty cold, but I poked my head a few times during the night to check out the view. It was just past a full moons so the moonlight lit up all the peaks around me and the clouds below.
Day 27 - 8 miles
The next morning I awoke to a spectacular sunrise, again above the clouds. I was kinda lonely at the top, but the views I had more than made up for it. Plus I knew my group was only about six miles ahaead, and the I would catch up to hem in a few days. Once on trail I was crushing. My feet were happy to have my original insoles back, which made the trail much more enjoyable. The trail was still up pretty high so I continued to go in and out of clouds throughout the day. There was a short section of trail that was closed to protect and endangered species of frog. The alternate inclined a short road walk but it ended up being very easy. I cruised past mile 400 amd ended up hike 27 miles that day. It was the first day that I stopped because I was actually tired, not because my feet hurt. It was a good feeling. I camped alone, but I slept easy becaise of all the miles I had put in.
Day 28 - 27 miles