Monroe Mountain Road

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Sprawling mountain views at over 10,500' and pristine mountain lakes are a few highlights of your overland adventure on Monroe Mountain Road. The trail traverses across an entire mountain range within the Fishlake National Forest and stays above elevation all day. Along the trail, you can choose from countless primitive campsites tucked in the pines and aspen or camp near Box Creek Reservoir and Big Lake. All camping is primitive, and the entire route has no services or facilities. Plan a long, all-day, or two-day trek across this bumpy trail. The northern section of the trail leading up to Big Lake is an easy gravel road with weekend camper traffic. Traveling south beyond Big Lake will require high clearance, with 4x4 highly recommended. There can be muddy sections, especially during the early spring months. No winter gates exist, but the snow can be very deep at higher elevations.