This was a hike I won't soon forget, but I did learn a lot about going out by myself and being better prepared for things not to go as planned.

I make this long night a short story.  First of all, I did not really research the trail as much as a I should have and I underestimated the time it took to complete.  So what happened was I ran out of sun light and even though I had a headlamp, it was not enough light to follow the faint trails  and are not very well marked and with many side trails that lead you off the main trail.  I ended up calling 911 for help and using my InReach for them to know where I was. The assured me that I was close to where I was supposed to be, the only problem was I couldn't see the trail.  so I hunkered down by a large rock and tried my best to keep warm and shivered my night away unto morning.  I had only a light jacket and just enough water to make it thought the night.  Once the the sun came up I was able to find my way out. Many lessons learned and glad that I have the inReach just in case it would have been worse.  I was met at my car the next day by an police officer making sure I made it out. Glad to be okay, but I just want everyone to know about this trail and how it all can go wrong without good planning.

Looking back at my pictures of my summit I had a great day hiking up Bonanza.  Just wish I would have left much earlier.