The upper part of the road is very steep and rocky. I've driven up and down it in a SAR vehicle in compound low gear. The stream crossings are pretty shallow just now, but will fill up when it rains. Once into the steep switch-backs (in 4WD) you're pretty much committed to continuing to the end of the switch-back section until the grade eases, because there isn't much room to turn around. The road near the top is still steep, but much smoother. Hiking it shouldn't be a problem.
Friday's forecast is for rain, with snow at the higher elevations.
Last edited by Bob West; 12/15/16 09:33 PM.
