The NCT follows a ridge for a ways, then makes a steep descent into a valley, follows an old lane and joins FR2270 again to cross the Sturgeon River. The trail ascends to the top of a ridge, veers southeast, then to the south, to follow a well-marked series of old woods roads, and passes a couple of ponds, the last water source until reaching the Sturgeon River ten miles away. The trail continues southeastward among old sand roads, and follows a small ridge to FR2200, where there is a small parking area. About a mile before the end of this section, the trail crosses into Baraga County. FR2200 Continuing southeast, dips through a valley, and makes gradual climbs and descent.
Trail markers are reportly sparse, but the treadway is generally visible.
There is no parking space. The trail turns south through the pine planting, then veers to the east, then northeast. A small seasonal pond is passed, but cannot be considered a reliable water source. Shortly after, the trail crosses a one-lane forest road, the boundary of the Ottawa National Forest. For half a mile the trail is on state land, then on land owned by the Wisconsin Electric Power Company.