51 min
From the top there is a little elevation gain before the trail switchbacks back and forth down the slope. There are a couple of steeper grades. The trail will mellow out for a bit once you hit the gravel doubletrack before it heads back into the woods for more climbing/descending. When the trail pitches down, it's generally for a few tight switchbacks before straightening out for a while. This portion continues through beautiful lush forest before connecting with the Lake Padden Loop.