Road begins on the Halfmoon Road 2 miles west of the Mt. Massive trailhead and ends at the Iron Mike Mine. Experienced four-wheel drivers only. Climbs into large open alpine basin. Twin Lakes Forest Service roads open to motorized vehicles are posted with white arrows. Wilderness areas such as Collegiate Peaks and Mount Massive are by regulation, permanently closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles, including mountain bikes.
Mileage is measured one way, unless otherwise indicated.
24 just south of the Granite store. End at wide alpine meadow to the northeast of Quail Mountain near an on going privately owned mining operation. First few miles of road accessible by passenger vehicle. Rough and rocky beyond that point, high clearance 4WD recommended. The road winds through lodgepole stands, passes an abandoned placer operation on Lost Canyon Creek and takes you above timberline.