Hostel California, Bishop, CA

Leaving Muir Trail Ranch, my plan was to hike straight through to Kennedy Meadows without another resupply. My pack was too heavy, the afternoon rains were slowing me down, and I needed a trail break. So I hiked over Kearsarge Pass down to Onion Valley Campground. The campground has a large parking lot for day hikers and backpackers, but none were coming by the time I made it down – at about 6:30 pm. I waited about an hour and finally a couple of guys were leaving. They gave me a ride down to Independence and from their I hitched into Bishop getting to the Hostel California around 8:30 pm.

A shave, a shower, beer & veggie burger, and I was re-energized for the next leg.