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A little higher up on Willow Ridge Trail is a short level stretch that lasts for about a tenth of a mile.

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05320-level-stretch-800px.jpg Phew, Willow Ridge Trail pops out of the poison oak grove and crosses an open area where there's a bit of a breeze.ThumbnailsMy next break spot, a little higher again up Willow Ridge Trail, eating yet another Clif bar, drinking yet more water.Phew, Willow Ridge Trail pops out of the poison oak grove and crosses an open area where there's a bit of a breeze.ThumbnailsMy next break spot, a little higher again up Willow Ridge Trail, eating yet another Clif bar, drinking yet more water.Phew, Willow Ridge Trail pops out of the poison oak grove and crosses an open area where there's a bit of a breeze.ThumbnailsMy next break spot, a little higher again up Willow Ridge Trail, eating yet another Clif bar, drinking yet more water.Phew, Willow Ridge Trail pops out of the poison oak grove and crosses an open area where there's a bit of a breeze.ThumbnailsMy next break spot, a little higher again up Willow Ridge Trail, eating yet another Clif bar, drinking yet more water.Phew, Willow Ridge Trail pops out of the poison oak grove and crosses an open area where there's a bit of a breeze.ThumbnailsMy next break spot, a little higher again up Willow Ridge Trail, eating yet another Clif bar, drinking yet more water.

I happily remount the bike here and ride it the short flat distance before getting off and returning to dragging it up more hill.

Yes, I do remember this easy spot, a brief moment of relief that teased my senses during last year's trip.

The Willow Ridge Trail can be seen climbing further in the middle of the photo. It looks so easy in the photo, and is probably an easier climb for backpackers without a 10-ton bike!