Forest of Fallen Giants Ambush

[Wunder]

So i went in to the ambush in FFG, the one where the gate closes behind you, near the knight that gives you the soap stone, and died horribly, but now i cant get back in. I read that there is a staff in there, is there another way inside or am i locked out foreever? First DS 2 playthrough here btw

[Sunny]

There's a ladder nearby.

[Booze]

yes there is a ladder on the other side of the wall

[Sin]

to claryfy although you probably have found it already:
turn left infront of the balista room (while facing the fallen gate) and immediatly right again. You will see a ladder on the right wall that leads up. Normally you would exit the trap that way (more or less..), but at least in my opinion it is easier to tackel it from that side than to trigger it and fight your way through.

[Wunder]

Oh ok i think i know where you mean, thanks all