The trail climbs from the Komanoyu Lodge trailhead through Ogurayama to the summit of Echigo-Komagatake. Myojin Pass forms part of the return toward the same trailhead.
Other route ideas around the same area.
Anrakuji Temple begins a rural route through Ome's Nariki district. Uchinuma Mushroom Farm and Kubota Farm continue the agricultural sequence.
The dogtooth-violet colony at Tenso Shrine leads toward Tomoda Recreation Ground. Fromage du Terroir, Cafe Restaurant Enishi, Indigo Dyeing Studio Kosoen, and Hotman continue through the Nagabuchi-Tomoda area.
A passage beneath the Ozaku underpass leads toward Sakae Ryokuchi Park. The green corridor continues to Fujimi Park in Hamura.
Yutorogi leads to Hamura Zoo before the route crosses Asahi Park. Mizuki Park forms the final green-space section of the Shinmeidai route.