Whitehawk

Whitehawk is a one to two-lane sand road that is easy for any vehicle. It travels from the Lowman-Bear Valley Road to Wilson Creek Road, which leads to Deadwood Reservoir. Whitehawk is primarily a shelf road that winds around the mountains and along the sides of the valleys. Although it is often reasonably wide, you must still be cautious of oncoming traffic, which can be heavy on weekends. Dust can also be a factor that limits visibility. When the air is clear, there are many opportunities for big, expansive views of the mountains and valleys. Unfortunately, during fire season from July through September, the air is often heavily smoke-laden, which grays out or blocks the big views. Almost the entire length of Whitehawk has burned in the past, with many dead trees. Because burned dead trees often fall across the road, you must be prepared to remove trees blocking the road or turn around and take a different route.

Dispersed camping is allowed, and several acceptable sites exist. Camping is also available at Deadwood Reservoir down Wilson Creek Road.