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Pause to admire the view to the south of Pico Jálama summit

Retrace your steps through the gate to reach the junction. Turn right and follow the footpath as it descends in a fairly straight direction. Pass through a fence where it is tied up to allow access (this is marked by a cairn). The path goes through a narrow gully with bushes and large rocks on either side, occasionally nearing a fence over on the right. Continue downwards past boulders with cairns on them – although the path is easily defined.

Reach a fire-watch tower on the right. The footpath ends and a series of zig-zags on a well-made wide track begins. At the end of the first descent, just before the track zigs to the right, there is a spring on the left. Ahead is a fine view of the Sierra de Eljas.

On the descent path with the Sierra de Eljas beyond

Continue the descent, ignoring any junctions. Enter the pine wood once more, passing a fire break on the left and an open area on the right. The track bears left and reaches a Y-junction; go right and down. Pass back through the low metal barrier to reach the cattle grid and gateposts. Cross over, turn right to cross the road and arrive back at the picnic area.