There were 11 tents at the creek last night, mostly because it was the only water and flat ground around.

As always I was one of the last out but it was to be a short day so no worries.

The first 7 miles was a climb of a thousand or two feet, but not too hot.

Soon after, a fantastic local has created a little haven in the mountains with parasols, water and a hiker box!

I decided to go to Mojave rather than Tehachapi because the rooms were cheaper, and persuaded Energizer (Freddy) to share a room. It makes sense as we can bus to Tehachapi for $3 anyway.

On the way down to the road, we met a day hiker who immediately offered to turn around back to the car park and take us to our motel! Fantastic guy.

I also had my first standoff with a rattlesnake, a baby one hidden behind a gate, saw him just in time!