The section of the trail north of reservoir passes by dense groves of trees before heading east on the San Andreas Dam. The last segment of the trail briefly parallels the eastern shore of the San Andreas Lake before the path heads northeast and ascends the Bay Hills.
A portion of the trail runs through a wooded area north of the reservoir, then continues eastward along the San Andreas Dam.  The last segment of the trail parallels the eastern side of San Andreas Lake before turning northeast and climbing up the Bay Hills.