Lost Gulch Road

Lost Gulch Road is a straight-through 4x4 road connecting the town of Galena to the Camp 5 trailhead and Highway 14A. Near the town of Galena, the road is named Butcher Gulch and passes one road split that leads to the Galena - Vinegar Hill Cemetary, where you can find headstones dating back to the 1800s. 80% of this road is an easy, hard-packed drive, with plenty of road width to pass oncoming traffic. However, the moderate rating comes from the southern 1.3 miles, where you will need to climb or descend a steep mountainside that zigs and zags its way across loose fist-sized rocks along a single-lane road. High clearance and low-range 4WD will be needed to traverse this southern end safely. RVs and travel trailers should not attempt the southern end of this road. The northern entrance of the road is suitable for any vehicle and can easily be traversed for around 2 miles before the road becomes significantly rougher.

Many dispersed campsites can be found along the road's northern end between Highway 14A and the northern intersection of Camp 5. The campsites here come in a variety of sizes, suitable for just about any camp setup, including ground tents, trailers, and RVs. Large open grass areas are suitable for larger setups and groups, while small, secluded sites in the trees are nice for those looking for a bit more privacy.