To the west are Little Blue Ridge, Cobb Mountain and, a little south of that, Mount St. Helena. Take the left fork to continue on Blue Ridge. A gradual climb leads to Peak 2,868 at mile 4, where you can sign the summit register enclosed in a tin can. Follow an indistinct path along the ridge, highlighted by Indian paintbrush in the spring, until the trail becomes obvious again in the chaparral. The trail is fairly level and open through miles 5 and 6.
Occasional fire rings on the trail itself show the limited camping possibilities.
Lower Capay Valley is now in view. After a descent, a notch in the ridge signifies the head of Rumsey Canyon as you near mile 7. The scent of myriad blue blossom California lilac in the spring makes this location a wild garden. Begin the ascent to Peak 3,038. The summit bench mark is off the main trail.