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Turn uphill on Anza Trail, following the singletrack path as it passes beneath bay trees and coast live oaks and switchbacks upward to reach Cullen Trail on the right (1.6/1,440'). Bear left to remain on Anza Trail, which now traverses open slopes flush with spring wildflowers to reach the junction with Jackson Trail (1.9/1,560')—turn right to head toward Kelly Lake.

Views expand as you ascend Jackson Trail. Looking north, Pine Ridge and the main park entrance area (ssss1) are visible 6 miles away—the tall and distinctive ponderosa pines that give the ridge its name can be identified on clear days. Beyond, Lick Observatory can be spotted atop Mount Hamilton (4,213'). As the trail attains the Wasno ridgeline, views reach as far south as 3,171-foot Fremont Peak (ssss1) and beyond to the Santa Lucia Range of Big Sur.

The trail passes two small ponds and reaches the junction for seasonally dribbling Elderberry Spring (3.3/2,360'), widening to become Jackson Rd. Hugging the ridgeline, the route passes a four-way junction for Rock Tower Trail (3.7/2,520') shortly before attaining the ridge’s highest point (2,676'). Jackson Rd. now begins a slow descent past hidden Spring Trail on the left (4.2/2,630'), then banks sharply left to reach Wasno Rd. (4.7/2,420'). Turn right and briefly follow the road to Kelly Lake Trail on the left (4.9/2,420').