Privacy, spectacular views, rhododendron, mountain laurel, wild flowers . . . The combination of paved and gravel roads leads to both the charm and frustration of driving on the mountain. A combination of four wheel drive vehicles, common sense and slow speeds works the best for happy driving. Maintenance for the roads is provided by an annual assessment, outside vendors and residents who volunteer. It is an ongoing process to take care of the roads with the majority of the work done from April to October.
Snow is infrequent but ice is quite common.
The usual procedure is to let Mother Nature take care of removing the snow and volunteers help out with the ice on the steeper portions of the road. It is quite usual for residents to park one of their vehicles at the clubhouse when a storm is approaching. A four wheel drive vehicle with chains is recommended for those who must get off the mountain during a winter storm. Many of us wait it out. Weather Tidbits Weather conditions on the mountain are sometimes extreme, however, most of the time the weather is nice and with the great views, make a wonderful place to live and observe the elements.