We left Black Canyon Campground in the Gila Wilderness about
8:00. Had a morning conversation with a gal from Canada doing an owl study for
the forest service. She and a colleague work at night and tent at the
campground. Tents were packed a bit wet
from the nightly thunderstorm.Ive never heard such loud and rolling thunder as
in NM.Some real crashes each of the last four nights. And occurring as I write
tonight. The route had some good
downhills today. It was all
gravel/dirt/boulders. We are staying at a forest service work camp. Beaver head Work Center. Lots of guys ready
to fight forest fires. They gave us
leftovers bag lunches and fruit to eat. Trail Magic! We are tenting outside
their office with water and bathrooms available. One crew member had iodine tablets for water
purification so that dilemma is solved.Saw beautiful mule deer, Rocky Mountain
blue birds, and lizards today. Our daily mileage has been meager, but we've
come 200 miles through some tough stuff. The Gila is so incredible. Take care.
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