The hardest part of the hiking trip came next. It was all up hill. We went up a very long flight of stairs, and then rock stairs to the top where there was a lookout and where the old fire tower used to be. Here there was a beautiful view of Cache Lake and surrounding area. I could just imagine what the colours would look like in the fall, you could see for miles.

The trail then loops back down the hill and onto the old railway bed. You can see where the old bridge crosses the Madawaska River. The old cement pillars from the bridge are still in place, but the bridge itself is long gone. It has been replaced by a hiking bridge, seen at the right. This was a very nice spot overlooking the Madawaska River. We walked along the old railway bed for sometime before veering off onto another trail. You could optionally continue on the old railway bed for another 5.5 kilometers, which will lead you to Mewlake Campground. We decided to take the other route back to the parking lot instead, which was only another 2.2 kilometers.

The next spot we came to was Grant Lake, a small quiet lake and surroundings. The lake was like glass, there was no wind. The next part of the hike we were back in the hardwood forest with trilliums and other wild flowers. We rushed this part of the trip so we could get back to the parking lot. There wasn't much to see here other than wild flowers.

Overall, this hiking trail was one of the best hiking trails I have ever taken. A bit long at 7.7 kilometers, but if not rushed it would have been more enjoyable.