This is a very rough road but can be traveled by a passenger car-just take your time. The first part may be a bit intimidating as it drops off sharply. The road is generally open by the beginning of July. You should pack a picnic lunch and plan to spend a good part of the day. The road travels eight miles along the top of Hurricane Ridge to the end at Obstruction Point.
Several trails leave from the ridge and also at the end of the road for the ambitious hiker.
There are good views along the way and plenty of opportunities to photograph wildflowers. A colony of marmots can be found about halfway, and early and late in the day you are likely to encounter black-tailed deer. Copyright 1997, Photo Traveler Publications. Not to be reprinted, resold, or redistributed, except with written permission. You may make a copy for your own personal use.