coming from the North or the South this segment of the tour is gorgeous and a fun ride. ridden in my case heading north with a 15 mph SW tailwind was great fun. Loved nature's uphill assist!
Nice looking launch on Cannon Lake right by the Sakatah trail and you can cut through a small section of woods and ride a nice quiet road around the lake.
I ride in on the oncoming lane of the road, so as to give myself a better chance of avoiding traffic. The road is not super busy, but ATVs, bikes, and trucks with boat trailers are all common.