"Today's 9-mile hike would deliver breathtaking visuals around every turn. But between racing the sun, hurting my knee, losing the trail, and nonstop elevation gain, it would also present an even steeper mental and physical challenge than Day 1."
My solo backpacking adventure continues:
https://seasonsofjason.com/my-first-backpacking-trip-day-2-little-yosemite-valley-to-merced-lake/