The scenery is outstanding, with broad panoramas.
Fishing is available in mountain streams, and wildlife watching is great.
Go about 8 miles west on the River Road to Blue Hill Junction and go south about 2 miles to trail head. The trail connects to other trails in the Castle Peak Wilderness Study Area. About 3 miles to other trails within the Wilderness Study Area, over 15 miles of other trails in the area. Elevation ranges from 8,000 to over 10,000 feet.