Review: I recommend going up the single track and doing an out and back. Killer climb, great workout, and well groomed (for the most part). The double track up the back tends to be looser gravelly, etc. Watch for exposed gravel sections (in the sun with huge scree dropoffs). Slow down when you see these as they are very loose and can end in disaster. Most of the trail is shaded by trees and is very smooth packed soil with the occasional rocky, rooted section. Near the top there is a challenging exposed meadow climb that starts the more exposed top section of the trail. When you get to the intersection with the rat lake trail I'd recommend heading to the top for 360 views from the peak. Just don't miss the intersection on the way back and go bombing towards rat lake.

Similar Trail: Truman Gulch. Both are insane climbs to great downhill out and back.

Review: 8.5 (ish) miles up on fire road that is pretty relentless. One section towards the top that is super sandy and steep that I couldn't clean. The down is short but sweet. Watch out for the tight switchbacks on the way down!

Similar Trail: Mystic Lake is similar