Day 28 (10 Miles) -- Finished!!

I woke up eager, and at the same time reluctant, to finish my hike. Today's hike would end at Cascade Locks, a small town nestled on the Columbia River, thereby completing my journey all the way across the state of Oregon. Entering civilization is always a mixed blessing, on the one hand you have the noisy smelly cars and pollution, on the other hand you have nice things, like immediate gratification for pretty much everything.

The final walk down Eagle Creek was filled with more waterfalls and cascades. For those people who are ever in this area, I cannot recommend the Eagle Creek Trail enough -- the grade is gentle and the views are outstanding.

Three hours into the hike I got my first sight of the Columbia River, quite a feeling of accomplishment. I also caught site of the Bridge of the Gods, the way that PCT hikers get to the other side of the river (without risking their life swimming its deadly currents). And soon enough I was upon the tiny town of Cascade Locks.

I got a room from the super-friendly people at the Bridge of the Gods Motel and proceeded to eat and entire pizza down at the Pacific Crest Pub (can you believe there is a place called the Pacific Crest Pub!). Now I get to spend a couple days relaxing, eating, and typing until Molly gets here for the start of our road trip.

I hoped you enjoyed my journal! Thanks to everyone, especially Molly, for all of their support along the way.