We parked at the lot on Augusta Hill Road, first heading north all the way to the northern end of the rail trail at Mill Street in Branchville. We turned around, re-hiked this 1.4-mile segment and then continued south of the parking area to Decker Road. The majority of this segment parallels Route 15, but far enough so that the sound of the traffic doesn't deter from the enjoyment. The Chatterbox restaurant, a really cool eatery, is visible from the trail on this segment. After reaching Decker Road, and seeing that parking for at least six cars was available here, we decided to come back in two days to continue farther south.