Started my hike at 7:40am. This one is always a good one to wake up the quads and glutes. Trail is good up to Orchard Camp. Orchard to Manzanita Ridge is more technical. There is a huge rock fall on the toll road, but easy to walk around carefully. Ran into SAR who were out looking for someone who had been missing since 1/4/24. Summit was cold and a bit windy. Bathrooms were open but café was closed. Back at the car at 2:25pm. 14.3mi out and back, 4900’ gain, 6hr 43min, 2L water, 30oz. electrolytes, sandwich and snacks. Stay safe out there!
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