2   (0=Paved, 6=Very Difficult 4WD)
Easy 2WD to creek crossing. 4WD needed to cross to the east side of the creek.

From 990 Main St in Fairplay, go NE on Fourth Street to T-junction and turn N (left) onto Bogue St and go through stop sign. Continue north then turn east (right) into FS 413 at mile ~2.8. Go east to parking area and forest service gate at mi 3.1 - this large parking area and gate is the winter closure and parking area. If it's open, continue on FS 659. There will be a significant creek crossing to the right farther up the road - plenty of parking here and where you'll start your hike if you can't go through the creek. Unless you have a 4WD vehicle to go through the creek, park and cross the creek on foot. If you can continue through the creek to the east side, continue ~1 more mile on FS Road 184 to the TH (approximately 11,180').

Park at winter forest service gate and continue on foot.