The "secret" route to the New Army is...
About 180' after you make the first creek crossing, on your left you will see small branches blocking a trail. Cross these branches. This will take up on a well established trail to South Fork Lakes. Go around the south shore of the lake, then it is cross country angling to the northwest. Eventually you will end back up on the NAP Trail just below Long Lake. This saves about a mile and eliminates the ups and downs and about 3 tons of horse droppings.
