The granite formations rise on either side of Blue Mass Creek, which has carved a canyon into the rock formations. Cave Lake and Success Loop, a 33 mile drive through the most scenic area near Ely. Drive east on Highway 50 from Ely about 7 miles to the Cave Lake turnoff on your left. The lake is about 3 miles. Then proceed up Success Loop, and be on the watch for deer, elk and other wildlife.
Wild flowers are abundant as well as is other flora.
At the top of Success pass is the turnoff to Camp Success, the Boy Scout Camp. Straight ahead will bring you down through the Duck Creek area until you come to Highway 93, about 12 miles north of McGill. Passenger cars can make this trip easily but weather conditions should be checked as the majority of the road is unpaved and can be muddy. Many species of birds and other wildlife can be seen here on this migratory route. The site of Fort Ruby and Pony Express Stations can be found here.