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Remain on Canyon Trail as it continues briefly up the valley, crosses the headwaters of Little Butano Creek, and then curves right to start the return journey. Turn right upon reaching Olmo Fire Rd. (4.2/1,240') and follow the wide trail as it winds for 0.4 mile through private property owned by Ainsley Family Tree Farm. Please stay on the road in this section and enjoy glimpses south into the adjacent Gazos Creek drainage, the only views of the hike beyond Little Butano Creek.

You slowly descend to reach singletrack Doe Ridge Trail on the right (4.5/1,050'), which you follow to one of the hike’s most idyllic stretches—old-growth redwoods stand tall above the level and nicely contoured path. You next turn left on Goat Hill Trail (6.0/840'), which proceeds through thick Douglas-fir forest recovering from recent logging. You pass a spur trail on the left (6.5/900') leading to adjacent Olmo Fire Rd., and then another spur quickly thereafter. Goat Hill Trail continues downhill from here toward the campground and offers a more direct and less strenuous return route—just follow the park road from the campground to the trailhead.