I had a trash bag to cover my pack but my day pack was unprotected. As we got back on the trail we were completely socked in and the rain continued. The next mile or so was very difficult for four reasons. I can honestly tell you that thoughts of digging out were on my mind. I also wished I was on Kauai with the trail clearing gang.
True character is revealed during difficult times.
It may be gold or junk. We received some relief at the Kapalaoa Cabin. After a brief rest we got back on the trail. The rain was letting up. We turned right onto Halemau'u Trail and traveled the final 1.3 miles to Paliku.