Mount Jinba - Kanagawa, Japan

A train delay set me back this morning, but I still reached Sagamiko Station before 11 a.m. and walked through a quiet alley to the trailhead behind a temple. The climb started stiff and slow, with some muddy sections, but by Myouō Pass I had found my rhythm—and the view of Mt. Fuji was stunning.

At Jinba Peak, I stopped by the large concrete horse statue and the tea house to snap photos and refuel with a quick snack. The descent followed a new trail winding through tree roots, and by the time I reached the bus stop, I noticed a small scrape on my calf—a minor souvenir from a rewarding day on the trail.