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Driving through the picturesque La Sal Creek Canyon along Highway 90 in western Colorado, a small green road sign marks the southern trailhead for the only way up the towering sandstone cliffs. Hidden behind the overgrown trees, the narrow shelf road with eight tight switchbacks leads to the Two Mile mining area and eventually connects to Paradox Road. Both trailheads are steep and narrow, but the southern trailhead is the most difficult. The climb is rutted with loose dirt and rocks. There are washouts across the trail that require slower speeds in low-range 4x4. No big rock ledges or obstacles exist, but high clearance and durable tires are mandatory. It's narrow, so passing must be strategic on the rare chance you will pass someone on this very lightly traveled trail. You will not find any primitive camping along this route. You can find the area's best camping at the northern end of Paradox Road at Buckeye Reservoir.