Drove up on 10/10/2014 in my little Prius. Decided to avoid as much un-paved road as possible so I took Exit 231 on I-80, proceeded south on SR 305 about 18.5 miles, and turned left (east) onto a poorly signed but relatively decent dirt/gravel road. Followed that 2.4 miles to the end and turned left (north) onto a similar road. Followed that 3.2 miles to the main turn-off for Mount Lewis. Found that the road going up the mountain was better than the roads in the valley, no doubt due to FAA-funded road maintenance. My Prius had no problem getting up and back, and I think I must've shocked a couple of guys on four-wheelers who were heading up at the same time.
jfrishmanIII - Sep 23, 2011 10:28 am - Voted 10/10
CoordinatesDean, looking at the interactive map, it looks like your coordinates are just a trifle off. It's placing the summit down in the adjacent canyon.
Dean - Sep 23, 2011 3:59 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: CoordinatesGood eye. I had a 3 where a 0 should have been. That's the problem with doing this stuff in the early morning, one needs to be awake. Thank you.
famartin1 - Oct 24, 2014 3:11 am - Hasn't voted
more pavement going this wayDrove up on 10/10/2014 in my little Prius. Decided to avoid as much un-paved road as possible so I took Exit 231 on I-80, proceeded south on SR 305 about 18.5 miles, and turned left (east) onto a poorly signed but relatively decent dirt/gravel road. Followed that 2.4 miles to the end and turned left (north) onto a similar road. Followed that 3.2 miles to the main turn-off for Mount Lewis. Found that the road going up the mountain was better than the roads in the valley, no doubt due to FAA-funded road maintenance. My Prius had no problem getting up and back, and I think I must've shocked a couple of guys on four-wheelers who were heading up at the same time.