The south part is the hardest, and the north part is the easiest. So, if you go from S to N, you hit the hardest first and slowly become easier and easier.
-sailor(Mountains&Ocean);
2012-5-17(#7523044@0)
In fact both ways are okay. Some hikers feel they get used to the trail after a few days, and are more comfortable doing the hardest part at the end.
-sailor(Mountains&Ocean);
2012-5-17(#7523459@0)