Wrightwood

Vortex

Anything off trail that draws hikers into it, and hikers find difficult to leave. Usually a town stop, restaurant or trail angel's home. From time to time a vortex, such as a hot spring, will be found along the trail, rather than off the trail.

We ended up in Wrightwood on Memorial Day weekend.  Problem:  we had our bounce boxes sent here and we didn't arrive until after closing on Saturday...thus, we were stuck till Tuesday.

For hikers this is the town to get stuck in.  Everyone there is friendly and mind bogglingly helpful to hikers.  We stayed in a bunk room at a Methodist camp, $10 a night donation, with showers, wifi and places to sit and watch movies.

We spent our first evening watching the Kings/Blackhawks hockey game, played pool and drank White Russians (our official zero day drink when we can get them. 

Lunch:  Ramen, olive oil, herbs de Provence

Passing mile 400 on the way to Wrightwood