Stretch those legs on a Long Hike (with views)

OVERVIEW

Legs a-pumping,
hearts a-thumping,
The hikers began the long trek.
Though wind was brisk,
Rain was no risk;
Today they’d go the distance.
The full day ahead,
Ever-onwards they’d tread,
Until they bagged the half-marathon loop

Hopefully my trip-planning abilities are better than my rhyme-making ones. (But idk; I put about the same amount of effort into both…). We’re headed to Austin and Furnace Mountain loop, which is a tempting trifecta of 1) challenge, 2) seclusion, 3) mountain vistas. What else is needed?

This isn’t an overly-difficult loop, but we’ll be hiking for a while. Be in decent shape before you sign up pls

Please bring:
2 to 3L of water
Lots of food — not just snacks — a full day’s worth of food to keep you energizzzed
Appropriate footwear and clothing
Poncho, just in case