You can even begin your ride there and return the same way. Restrooms at Tucker Ponds. Park in the area of the highway. The first stop is 2 miles to the reservoir where the ice fishing is good. This trail is mostly trail riding with some side trails and few meadows.
Return is the same way.
Restrooms at Big Meadows Reservoir. Parking at the road. Elevation is 11.694 ft. From here go on to Wheeler Geologic Area approx. This area is dominated by overlooks, canyon areas, Rio Grande River Valley views with abundance of open meadows, parks and steep hills to ride.