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During that vital week you should be starting to get fit while being careful to avoid injury. You should avoid sunburn and hopefully you’ll start to build up a tan. Get a sense for how much water you need to drink to keep hydrated in hot conditions. Also learn to recognise and avoid poison oak (see section on Wilderness Hiking). You should not worry about how much progress you are making at this stage. If you are getting behind schedule, you will be able to catch up when you get fitter.

Your first resupply package will probably be at Warner Springs, so it would be helpful if your schedule gets you there when the post office is open.

Try to find out before you set off whether any water sources will be running before you reach Lake Morena. It varies greatly from year to year. In mid-April 2002 there were none but in 2009 there were several. In 2006 there were about 10.

Consider how you will hike the 20 miles to Lake Morena campground, which you can expect to take between nine and 10 hours of hiking. Let’s assume it is a relatively dry year. Your first water will be piped at Morena campground but you should not consider getting there in one day. If you attempt nine or 10 hours of walking on that first day you are likely to end up with blisters and will risk other injuries. Therefore you will need a dry overnight camp before you reach Lake Morena.