BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- One man decided to prove his love to a woman Thursday by attempting to cross the mountains between Bakersfield and Los Angeles by foot.

The 150-mile journey for Nathan Staker, 21, stemmed from a late-night phone conversation with his girlfriend, Nicole Faltermayer, which turned into a challenge of the heart.

(Scroll down for TRAVEL JOURNAL and story update)

Yet the journey didn’t begin at the base of the mountains that are home to the Los Padres National Forest.

Images: Man Crosses Mountains For Love.

Staker began his journey Thursday in Bakersfield, Calif., by jogging along Highway 119, and then along a frontage road that parallels Freeway 99.

Staker told ABC23 Online Reporter Nick Belardes that he didn’t plan out his journey, and didn’t know if he would get arrested when he finally walked on the freeway south of Bakersfield.

He joked that he would probably have to call his girlfriend after a night in jail.

Staker’s 150-mile trek on foot will take him from Bakersfield to the doorstep of his girlfriend Nicole Faltermayer’s home in Anaheim.

ABC23 reporter Leticia Juarez spoke with Staker by phone as he journeyed south along Freeway 99.

“She thinks I'm crazy," he said about Faltermayer.

Staker met Faltermayer two years ago. Beginning as friends, their relationship evolved and now Staker is out to prove his undying devotion, despite Faltermayer’s disbelief.

For Nathan his love is no joke. He set out with a proposal in mind.

Jordan Barker, youth pastor and friend of Staker, said if Faltermayer accepts Staker’s proposal, he'll marry them on the spot.

A passing motorist offered to drive Staker 35 miles. Staker declined. Nothing could detour him from his goal to walk every step of the way.

Staker’s journey is about a love he'll be able to tell his future children about. "Every girl deserves a love story,” he said.

Staker expects to arrive in Anaheim Sunday morning. Faltermayer said she'll be waiting for him.

But will they get married?

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Walk For Love Travel Journal:

DAY 1: THURSDAY

10:00 a.m.: Nathan Staker begins journey to L.A. from Bakersfield on Taft Highway 119; begins by jogging even though not a runner. Eventually ABC23 cameraman, Jab, catches up with Staker.

12:00 p.m.: Youth pastor Jordan Barker, a childhood friend of Staker arrives at ABC23 studios to talk about his friend's love story. Slideshow: Jordan Barker At ABC23 Studios

6:00 p.m.: Staker's journey is first told on ABC23 evening broadcast. Video: Man Walks Across Mountains For Love

6:15 p.m.: ABC23 Executive Producer Jay Jones talked to Nicole Faltermayer. Her father told her she could make her own decisions regarding getting married.

6:23 p.m.: Nathan Staker 7-10 miles from Frazier Park. "I thought I was going to die in Mettler," he said. Staker stopped and bought a few bananas and more water there as he'd run out. He said he would stay in a motel or hotel in Frazier Park and plans on leaving Frazier Park before the sun comes up, around 4 a.m.

8:15 p.m.: Staker doesn't quite make it to Frazier Park and holes up in a Ramada Inn. He said he met up with a Californian reporter and an ABC23 reporter. "I'm a little sore in my legs and feet," Staker said to ABC23's Nick Belardes by phone. He plans on icing his legs and feet down and trying to leave by 4:30 a.m. "I didn't make it as far as I wanted to go today," he said.

11:00 p.m.: Staker appears on late night news. ABC23 reports that Staker is spending the night at a Ramada Inn. Video: Man Spends Night On Mountain Route To Anaheim

DAY 2: FRIDAY

7:07 a.m.: A few miles from Frazier Park. Started walking at 5:20 a.m. “I had to wake up and bandage my feet,” Staker said. He said when he walks he has shooting pain from right foot. But he’s trying to ignore it.

8:50 a.m.: Caller phones ABC23 with sighting of possible arrest. Stay tuned to ABC23 for details.

9:00 a.m.: Staker said CHP stopped him, offered to take him to Castaic. A friend may pick him up to take him to Castaic. Currently at a Chevron on Highway. Staker said CHP told him if stopped again, he will be arrested.

10:22 a.m.: Staker talked to ABC Online Reporter Nick Belardes. Staker said he is still at Chevron waiting for a ride fo Castaic. He said Annalisa Heartsill is bringing him some shoes and he will ask her to take him to Castaic. She's the wife of a chiropractor in Frazier Park who Staker used to work for. He said the shoes he is wearing are giving him blisters and that he has a bone spur. When at Castaic he said he will take an old road for 10 miles. He said he has maps all the way to Anaheim, which is about 75 miles away.

11:53 a.m.: Bandaging feet. Got ride to the Magic Mountain area. Getting ready for trek on foot again…

12:25 p.m.: In an ironic twist of fate, ABC23 reporter Leticia Juarez said the officer that almost arrested Staker has the last name of "Love."

Video:Walker Meets Love On The Mountain

5:25 p.m.: ABC23 news is enroute to find out if the mountain walk is off and wedding bells are on.

Apparently, Nicole Faltermayer met up with Nathan Staker on Lyons Avenue, meeting him half way because of his arduous journey.

6:05 p.m.: Nathan Staker proposes to his girlfriend Nicole Faltermayer over a cell phone on live television. Proposal accepted! Video: Mountain Walker Quits Walk, Proposes.

Now watch the Raw Video shot by ABC23 cameraman Felix Rodriguez-Lima: Walking Man Proposes, Mission Accomplished