14+ miles with 4,500' gain: O&B E Garzas to Hitchcock Loop (Kahn)

This is a strenuous hike, thus wait-listed.
If you have not hiked with me before (for strenuous hike), pls list your 12-plus-mile hikes in the past 6 months.

What to bring:

• Minimum 3L of water for one way (Replenish it at Kahn for return portions), electrolytes.
• Sun protection, layered clothing, solid hiking boots, a pari of walking sticks and gloves,
• wind breakers, snack and lunch.

We meet:

• At East Garzas Trailhead (EGT), arrive at least 5min before 7:00 for introduction. We start hiking promptly at 7:00

Planned Route: (the route might change)
[EGT] - RIVER - LAURELES - VASQUEZ - COUGAR - HITCHCOCK LOOP - MANZANITA - [KAHN for Water Replenishment] - COUGAR - VASQUEZ - SADDLE - EAST RIDGE - [VEEDER POND] - EAST RIDGE - REDWOOD CYN - GARZAS CYN - [EGT]

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