So I finally made it up to Killarney ! I only had a night but what an amazing trail ( and difficult ) - I liked it
Left Wednesday morning at 645 am. - but the time I got there , got my permit and hit the trail it was about 1145.
No problem - I had a site about 13KM in - lots of time...
So I strapped on my pack and started my walk. Pack for the night 26lbs with 2 litres water and lots of food - I like to eat.
The first lake I came to ..
Had some nice rocks and boulders to navigate over
Then I saw this little guy getting a suntan
And up through "the crack"
With an amazing view from the top - where I had a quick lunch
I continued on my way through beautiful wooded areas
Up some rocky areas
After about 13Km in 6 hours and 3 minutes -
yes that long - some of the terrain you had to take your time - didn't want to slip
I made it to my site for the night
Blackbird with hammock gear quilts and a Mac cat tarp
And the view from the hammock
After dinner I collected some wood and turned on the backcountry Tv for the night
The night temp was around 15° - a little warm - but a nice night with a light drizzle starting around 3/4 am
I got up at 630 - and there was a misty light rain - I knew it was suppose to rain later so I wanted to get back and hiking
The lake was smooth as glass and awesome
So I headed out - a little slower then the hike in - took 6 hour 22 minutes to get out
A few more random shots
So happy I got out - even if it was just a night - all I can say is it was amazing and I can't wait to head back - hopefully next summer I can complete the loop - 78km.
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