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OK, everything out of the tent! (including those big rocks inside that keep it from blowing away)

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04233-tent.jpg One last look at the Pachalka Spring campsite at about 4875 feet before dismantling the tentThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is all packed up; after a few final sips of water, I'm ready to head down Pachalka Spring RoadOne last look at the Pachalka Spring campsite at about 4875 feet before dismantling the tentThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is all packed up; after a few final sips of water, I'm ready to head down Pachalka Spring RoadOne last look at the Pachalka Spring campsite at about 4875 feet before dismantling the tentThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is all packed up; after a few final sips of water, I'm ready to head down Pachalka Spring RoadOne last look at the Pachalka Spring campsite at about 4875 feet before dismantling the tentThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is all packed up; after a few final sips of water, I'm ready to head down Pachalka Spring RoadOne last look at the Pachalka Spring campsite at about 4875 feet before dismantling the tentThumbnailsThe 10-ton bike is all packed up; after a few final sips of water, I'm ready to head down Pachalka Spring Road

Packing up goes well. I wish I had enough time to spend a fourth night here. However, I have an Amtrak bus to catch in Baker the morning after tomorrow and I want to ride Aiken Mine Road on the way back, which will be best enjoyed in two segments.