The trail passes beyond the old road and soon follows a more prominent stream, crosses it near a confluence, and then continues uphill between the two tributaries for 500 feet before turning sharply left. In another 400 feet the trail swings right, once again parallels a stream, and then forks. The way straight ahead climbs steeply but briefly, up rocky ledges, while the way right takes you to the same spot by an easier route. The trail continues west up a moderately steep slope and then swings to the left near the base of a cliff. Narrow now, the trail climbs easily at first, but then steepens by the south end of the cliff.
Magnificent views extend in all directions.
This is one time you will be glad you bothered to carry your binoculars to a mountain top. Scrub oak, blueberries, and bearberry grow in the summit area, and you may see and hear the common yellowthroat, rufous-sided towhee, and catbird among the shrubs. In the summer, red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures soar close by, and viewing these birds is a spectacle in itself. You will want to linger in this elevated place to enjoy the views, the sunshine, and no doubt, your lunch. When you are ready to leave, you should have no navigational problems following the well-defined trail down, and in an hour or so you will be back at your car.