But tried as I might, I couldn't find any more red disc on the trees any more. There're, on the other hand, several different trails going off in all directions. But all of them going DOWN! After about half an hour of going around in circles, I retrace my step back to the junction with the blue trail. Still not able to spot the OTHER blue disc going south.
Daylight was getting short. I realized I probably can't reach the peak I was aiming for even if I find the trail. I went back down the trail towards Clay Meadow. It's the boring trail I remember doing, mostly because I didn't get even a glimpse of the lake!