[pct-l] California Section E

[marmot marmot]

Easy bus from Tehachapi 
To Mojave then bus to Train to Los Angeles 
Call Bakersfield bus to see if bus to Ridgecrest (Walker Pass) is running. If not it’s usually an easy hitch 

Marmot
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> On Dec 13, 2019, at 10:15 AM, "imscotty at aol.com" <imscotty at aol.com> wrote:
> 
> Hello PCT-L,
> I am a PCT section hiker.   I typically hike for three-weeks per year.  This past year I left off in June in Agua Dulce.  That California summer sun really gives my pale New England skin a beating, so I was happy to stop there on a 100 degree day.  I thought I might head out after Christmas to do the one section I could reasonably knock off in the winter, Aqua Dulce to Tehachapi.  Would also like to push on to do Section F to Walker Pass, although it looks doubtful I will have enough time.
> So my questions are:
> Looks like temps can get to just below freezing this time of year, so I am thinking my 20 degree bag would be adequate?
> I do not expect more than a few inches of snow at the higher elevations on these sections, but please tell me if I am wrong.
> Looks like my biggest problem will be water and unmaintained caches this time of year, but in the cooler temperatures I expect to be using less water. 
> Does anyone know the status of Hikertown in January?
> Looks like I missed my chance to stay at Casa-de-Luna.  :(
> Still trying to figure out how to get from Tehachapi to a major airport.  If I hike to Walker Pass, I think the bus that passes through there runs year round?
> As you can see, I am still in the planning stages.  Thank you for any advice you can offer.
> Scott
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