21 miles
3691 ft elevation gain
6887 ft elevation loss
Devil’s Creek CG on Ross Lake
PNT Mile 718

My poor knees. That is way too much downhill. And the last 6 miles of the day accounted for 5200 ft of that elevation loss.

After leaving the well maintained PCT I soon got to the camp of a
PNTA trail crew led by Kat. It was really nice to be able to thank them in person for all the work they do to make it easier for us hikers. She warned me that the next several miles had some big trees down that they were going to cut today. Some of the worst areas were flagged to make it easier to refind the trail after going around multiple downed trees. That helped a lot.

It was cloudy again this morning and then cleared in time to see expansive views after Sky Pilot Pass.

Devil’s Dome has to be the best lunch spot yet on the PNT. Perfect temperature and spectacular views in every direction. And so appreciated after yesterday’s whiteout.

180° from the last photo.

Perfect lunch spot

From the top I had some nice ridge walking and then that long 5200 foot descent to camp.