Aside from the bridge, which is in three sections that are metal, and one is often part of the waterfall at this time of year, you will have quite a slog in Tiltill Valley. I went through it in early September several years ago, and the weeds were over my head and very dense. A machete would have been helpful, especially after the trail disappeared into them and I couldn't really tell where I was. Right now the weeds probably won't be as tall, but the the entire valley is likely a swamp. The snow should be already gone from that area, but the snow melting higher up collects in that valley almost like a shallow lake. My biggest concern when I went through it was accidentally stepping on a rattlesnake, since I have seen a few in that area on the trail very nicely camouflaged by oak leaves on the ground. It is the shorter route to Vernon Lake, but not the easiest.
