I think the best approach for that trail is to start early in the morning before the heat sets in. The first two miles are mostly uphill but the grade is gentle enough that you won't need to stop often. Once you reach the ridge line the view opens up to the valley below and you can see for miles on a clear day. I usually pack about two liters of water for that stretch and some trail mix with dried fruit. The descent on the other side is steeper so take your time and watch your footing on the loose gravel sections. There is a nice shaded spot about halfway down where you can rest under some old oak trees.
The total loop is around seven miles if you take the connector path near the creek bed. Allow about four hours with breaks and bring a light jacket because the temperature drops noticeably once the sun starts to go down behind the ridge. The bugs are not too bad in the early morning but they can get persistent later in the day so I recommend bringing a small bottle of repellent just in case. The trail markers are well maintained and easy to follow even for someone who has not hiked that area before.
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The key to getting that dough texture right is to let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour before rolling it out. This allows the gluten to relax and the fat to firm up which makes the dough much easier to handle without sticking. When you roll it out work from the center toward the edges and rotate the dough frequently to keep an even thickness. If the dough starts to tear at the edges just pinch it back together and let it rest for another ten minutes.
The filling should be room temperature when you add it not hot from the stove. I like to brush the edges with a little egg wash before sealing to help the crimp hold together during baking. Bake at the temperature specified in the recipe but check it five minutes early because ovens can vary quite a bit especially with convection settings. Let the finished item cool on a wire rack for at least fifteen minutes before slicing so the structure has time to set properly.