This is the top end of the trail. Same as Southfork, but continue south on Longview, following signs to Devil's Punchbowl County Park. Excellent trail in this section, passing through stands of white fir, maple, live oak, and jeffrey pines. Some rock gardens here, but mostly smooth and fast.
Next section has some switchbacks, and some dry wash crossings that are steep and very rough.
The trail deteriorates and becomes very gravelly in sections, unfortunately on some critical uphills. About halfway down to Southfork Camp there is a bad walking section where landslides keep the trail at bay. After this, the trail improves again. The final switchbacks down to Southfork are really fast and have some great jumps. Just past the DP picnic area is a junction with the Punchbowl Trail.