Out of Character: Daishain we could always go back to the road but it was given an option and the likelihood of attack vs the road seems to be less but that might be me being hopeful.
Out of Character: We are probably far from the road and its still around noon. As I see it we can follow the stream, cross it and go east or head back to the road and continue. What are we doing?
Out of Character: Primarily avoiding an ambush in my opinion but truly we are going blind here. We could follow the stream and it might take us back to the road or just double back.
Out of Character: Follow the stream and see where it goes. Where there is water you will also find others maybe even a camp. It could give us surprise if we come from the woods rather than the road.
Out of Character: If there are tracks on the other side of the stream you can have your character check and let us know. There hasn't been much feedback so....