The trail uses four switchbacks to gain elevation to traverse the west side of the tree-covered area below Deer Park, heading north, then turns abruptly east to cut across that area. At 1.85 miles another junction is reached, left to the Cabin Site and right to Deer Park Junction. Go left and in 0.05 mile you reach a rubble pile of boulders used for the 1911 lodge, accompanied by a picture and rusting machinery. The plants change to non-natives like Pampas grass, horehound and periwinkle here indicating the nearness to a place of civilization. This log gives the mileage and time to features along the trail from Overturff Junction to the Old Cabin Site, along with their altitude.
Times are from the start of the hike.
Your times may be shorter since Jane and Tom spent a lot of time looking at the plants, topographic features and views along the way. The altitudes are from the topo map, for features that could clearly be identified there, and from TJC's adjusted altimeter reading for other locations. The detailed trip log includes the trip back from the Cabin Site to the Deer Park Junction on the Sawpit Fire Road. Ben Overtuff Trail. Locked gate on fire road on right.