Day Two is all descent, but is another mixed day regarding surface. It starts with some single/hiking track directly from the hut, which then opens out to some fast gravel forestry road, before narrowing to single-track again. Before long, you’ll be spat out into the sleepy Zenibako settlement for a final paved descent to the coast. Follow the coast around to the mouth of the Shinkawa River, and from there you can follow the river-side cycle paths that run close to the center of the city.

The end of the Shinkawa River cycle paths are close to the expansive Hokkaido University campus, so take a shortcut through there to avoid the busier city roads.

On your way into the city, you’ll be passing some decent Super-Sento (large public baths), so drop in for a soak on your way into the city if that’s your thing.