Occasionally in life and on the trail, something will completely overwhelm you in the sweetest, most wonderful way. Cafe 549 at mile 549 of the PCT (counting from Mexico) is the place. It’s seemingly in the middle of nowhere, but actually at the end of a jeep road, which explains how all this water, food, cookies, candy, popcorn, fruit, magazines, books, Scrabble game, fuel canisters, folding chairs, and patio umbrella got here.
And did I mention 5G cellphone reception and an incredible view? Enjoy the pictures.
The view from Cafe 549
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I just completed a multi-year thru hike (MYTH) of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It took three years. I hiked 1840 miles in 2021, 733 miles in 2022, and 122 miles in 2023. The only reason I had to hike in 2023 was a wildfire closure at the north end of the PCT in 2022. During the past two years, I've also thru hiked other, shorter US trails. I hiked the Benton MacKaye Trail (GA, NC, TN) and the Tuscarora Trail (VA, WV, MD, PA) in 2022 plus the Ozark Highlands Trail (AR) in 2023. I hope to hike the Long Trail (VT) next year and the Colorado Trail at some point in the future. Please note, all content on this site is copyright.
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5 thoughts on “Cafe 549 — 5 stars!”
Oh, what a treat for you! How lovely of those “angels” to provide for you and the other hikers. So generous!!!
There had to be a kid involved. The chocolate was Easter bunnies and mini chocolate Easter eggs. Besides the Cracker Jack, there was Pez candy and Pez dispensers.
Your hike of the PCT reminds of my solo bicycle ride across the U.S. in 2010, a couple years after I retired. My trip was so gratifying and satisfying. Susan and my sister and brother-in-law joined me on the final 300 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C & O Canal towpath into Washington D. C. I’m sure your experience will be similarly rewarding. Susan has been enjoying your posts and got me interested. Good luck!
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Oh, what a treat for you! How lovely of those “angels” to provide for you and the other hikers. So generous!!!
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There had to be a kid involved. The chocolate was Easter bunnies and mini chocolate Easter eggs. Besides the Cracker Jack, there was Pez candy and Pez dispensers.
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How cool is that!!
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Your hike of the PCT reminds of my solo bicycle ride across the U.S. in 2010, a couple years after I retired. My trip was so gratifying and satisfying. Susan and my sister and brother-in-law joined me on the final 300 miles on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C & O Canal towpath into Washington D. C. I’m sure your experience will be similarly rewarding. Susan has been enjoying your posts and got me interested. Good luck!
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Lauren, I remember you going on that bike ride. I was so impressed.
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