We were eager to get more miles in toward the TT60 Challenge, so on day two, we drove to one of the few trailheads where the hike didn't start with a massive elevation gain. This was where section 6 ends and section 5 starts, and we headed down section 5.
The first part of the hike was on an old road. While it had elevation gain, it was relatively easy going. The trail then left the road and narrowed to a mossy tunnel. This was still pleasant.
It then opened up to an area formerly of hemlocks, now dead. Ferns had taken over, although there were enough trees to provide shade. The trail steeply but briefly headed uphill, and then proceeded to follow a ridge for much farther than we had time to do.
The ridgetop trail badly needed maintenance - it was overgrown and rocky. After an encounter with a harmless rat snake, we were on the lookout for any more of its pals. Despite the overall flatness of the ridgetop, it was slow going. Plus, it was hot and humid.
After lunch, we decided to call it quits and turn around.
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