From what I can calculate you will need about 30 ties and by cutting them off 5' you will have some stubs left over. You could use these as deadmen on the ends by notching them if you want.

I built a similar walk way to the lake a few years ago but it was steeper so I curved it down the hill. Also since the tie step area is not quiet enough I put bricks behind the ties for about a 12" step, then the next tie would use 2" or so of the brick as a base. To create another effect on a curved section just add brick and angle the ties according to your preference.

I am sure when you are done it will look great what ever path you take [img]/forums/images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

Carl