THE LOOP PART OF THE TRAIL BEGINS

This is where the loop begins.  I followed this trail which leads clockwise around the loop.  The difficulty is about the same no matter which route you take.

 


 

GOING COUNTER-CLOCKWISE

If you decided to take the loop going counter clockwise you head up this trail which starts with a small stair.

 


 

LUSH VEGETATION

At the junction one can look south into the valley and see lush vegetation.  The vegetation is nice but it prevents one from many nice views along the trail.