Yes, the trail drops off as abruptly as it seems into a small pass before we climb back up Mt. Carlo seen in the distance.
Over and beyond Mt. Carlo, we drop down into Carlo Col where there is a shelter and a water hole. No, we're not stopping here. It's not even lunch time yet!
Getting out of the Col puts skills acquired in Mahoosuc Notch to use. The white blaze reminds us we're on the right trail... in case we were wondering.