Mile 0.0 - Go around wood gate that says Northridge and Blithedale Summit. Start up Old Railroad Grade. The road is a little rocky, but not difficult to climb. Mile 1.91 - T into paved road. Turn right and continue climbing on Fern Canyon Rd. Mile 2.55 - Road Ys. Turn right onto the dirt road and start climbing Old Railroad Grade again. Mile 2.98 - Road appears on the right. Turn right. Mile 3.02 - T into Old Railroad Grade. Turn right and climb toward East Peak. Mile 3.39 - Hoo Koo E Koo Rd. appears on the right. Turn right. Time for some downhill, but not very steep. This is the only place on the trail with Redwoods. Mile 5.30 - T into Blithedale Ridge Rd. Turn right. Now the good downhill begins. There are a couple of steep downhills. Mile 6.22 - Road appears on right. Turn right. All downhill now. Mile 6.92 - T into Old Railroad Grade. Turn left. Mile 7.07 - End of ride.
