Newcomb's

We got a ride to the trail from a very nice lady who happened to be headed our way, but not quite as far as we were trying to go. She took us all the way to the trail though. Our day began about 1300. We had a nice time hiking leisurely. Took breaks often. We climbed over 3000 in less four miles to summit Mt. Baden-Powell at 9400 feet. A nice 360 view! Headed back down a little and got into camp about 2130 after a nice 14 miles. Matt and I both had the best night sleep we have had thus far! The next morning was pretty cold. Matt called for rain. Joe said not a chance. We got some puissant winds and some peculiar precipitation on top of the mountains. Stopped midday in a valley a little out of the wind, made a fire and made an attempt at getting warm. Pressed on and the day got better as we continued. There were some tough climbs, but it culminated in a nice three mile flat ground right into a campground with a nice building. As it turns out the building is a boy scout outing post of some sort. None the less, Matt and I joined nine others in a one room building for a warm night in the mountains. It got well below freezing, and we stayed quite warm. People filed out at various times. We were the last to leave. We do not know how the building was found, but we left it locked. Hiked about three miles until we got to a point a mile and a half away from a restaurant. We stood in an attempt to hitch briefly then made the choice to walk there. Got a ride after about half a mile. No service at the restaurant, but they have wifi. We have crossed the 400 mile mark and are getting close to the Mojave.