Map Miles: Today: 8.6/ Total: 850.6GPS Miles: Today: 7.3/ Total: 897.2

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I was up pretty much all night with the wind and the sand. I could not be happy enough to leave that campsite behind.

I don’t know if today can accurately be described as a near-o ( a near zero day) as I hiked 8.5 miles in 7 hours, but I was done by 1pm and so that was amazing.

After not getting my short day yesterday I figured I had one more shot at it today. I may not be on the Colorado, but Showerbath Springs worked just as well.

Kanab Creek flows through a high walled narrow canyon. The kind filled with lots of boulders to scramble up and jump over when you’re not splashing through the creek. A few sections had some lovely hanging gardens with flowers growing right out of the wall which helped bring a smile to my lips.

Some spots had ledges to traverse on but they were few and far between.

Mostly it was just a tedious climb over and around and down the boulders, just like yesterday except with slippery wet muddy feet. But it was nice to see fish in the creek!

I had already planned on stopping at Showerbath and I was happy for the decision as my feet just need a break from boulders. Located at a small bend in the creek, The spring drips down from the rock overhang through a mass of flowers and ferns directly into the flowing creek pool. It’s one of the neatest springs I’ve seen.

With so much day left I took advantage of the time to just relax on trail and listen to the spring drip and the creek flow.

Lunch came first, then reading:

Napping:

And taking silly photos in the spring:

A few clouds blew in some 100 drop sprinkles so I set up my tent before bed but other then that it’s been such a fantastically restful and relaxing afternoon. I should really try to do this more offen.