Plumtaw Loop 35 miles round trip. Summer and fall only. Route goes north on Fourmile access road through private property for 6 miles before reaching the forest boundary. At mile 7.5 the road forks with right hand for leading to the 4-Mile trailhead. Left fork continues, climbing in elevation through ponderosa pines and into aspen and spruce-fir stands.
Road crosses several small high mountain creeks and open meadows.
Flora and fauna abound for those interested in taking pictures. On reaching the top, most of the southern end of the country is visible below you. To the North Pagosa Peak dominates your view. Her you turn south to connect with the Piedra Road which goes south to Pagosa Springs or north to Williams Reservoir and vicinity. Aspen and large stands or gamble oak make this drive worthwhile when colors change in the fall.