by BestHike editor Rick McCharles
Well …
I have a PERMIT for 523.0 miles from Idyllwild to Kennedy Meadows South in California.
Starting May 26, 2026.
It remains to be seen just how many of those 523 miles I can finish. 
I’ll be happy with 14 -21 days.
Wish me luck.
I’ll be testing some new gear. Hiking lighter than ever before — as there will be some major water carrying in the desert.