Fitpacking

Fly into Klamath Falls Airport (LMT). The best time to arrive is between around Noon-3PM. However this is a small airport, so if you can save a substantial amount by arriving a few hours earlier or later, then do so.

Take the airport shuttle to Microtel Inn & Suites Klamath Falls, 2716 Dakota Court, Klamath Falls, OR 97603, 541-273-0206.

Equipment shakedown

Trail mix distribution

Go to Ledge Outdoor Store, 369 South 6th Street, Klamath Falls - (541) 882-5586 or Big 5 3500 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls - (541) 882-7404 for last minute equipment

"Before" measurements taken

Go out for dinner

Second set of "before" measurements taken

All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage.

Breakfast at hotel or in local restaurant

Shuttle about 2 hours to the Grouse Hill Trailhead

Begin Hiking, elevation 6500'.

Hike 3.2 miles Southbound on the Pacific Crest Trail

Hike 0.6 miles to Red Cone Springs

Camp at Red Cone Springs, elevation 6250'

Miles today: 3.8. Total miles: 3.8

Possible bailout: North Entrance Road

Hike 0.6 miles to the Bald Crater Loop Trail

Hike 5.9 miles to the Boundary Trail

Hike about 2.7 miles on Bald Crater Loop Trail to Oasis Spring

Camp at Oasis Spring, elevation 5400'.

Miles today: 9.2. Total miles: 13.0

Possible bailout: Route 230

Hike about 2.5 miles to the Bert Creek Trail

Hike 3.9 uphill miles on the Bald Crater Loop Trail back to The PCT

Hike 1.0 miles on the PCT to Red Cone Springs

Camp at Red Cone Springs, elevation 6250'.

Miles today: 7.4. Total miles: 20.4

Possible bailout: Forest Rd 660

Hike 1.0 miles on the PCT to Bald Crater Loop Trail

Hike 5.8 miles to Bybee Creek

Camp at Bybee Cree, elevation 5750'

Miles today: 6.8. Total miles: 27.2

Possible bailout: Several poor options

Hike 1.0 miles to Lightning Springs Trail

Hike 3.1 uphill miles Lightning Springs Campsite

Set up camp at Lightning Springs. This is the most popular campsite in the park, so arriving early is recommended.

Camp at Lightning Springs, elevation 7250'

Miles today: 4.1. Total miles: 31.3

Possible bailout: Rim Drive

Day-Hiking only today - no full pack

Day-Hike 0.9 miles to the Rim Trail

Day-Hike 2.0 miles to Rim Village

Day-Hike 1.7 miles to Garfield Peak Summit, elevation 8054'

Day-Hike 4.6 miles to Lightning Springs

Miles today: 9.2. Total miles: 40.5

Camp at Lightning Springs, elevation 7250'

Possible bailout: Rim Drive

Hike 0.9 miles to the Rim Trail

Hike about 6.5 miles back to Grouse Hill Trailhead

Miles today: 7.4. Total miles: 47.9

Possible bailout: Rim Drive

Shuttle back to Microtel Inn & Suites Klamath Falls, 2716 Dakota Court, Klamath Falls, OR 97603, 541-273-0206

After measurements taken

Dinner and awards Ceremony

"After" measurements taken

Hotel Breakfast

Leave Hotel

Airport Drop