The first time the BF and I decided to check out Rollins Pass Rd as a hike, having parked the car by the entrance of the road. We walked a couple miles when we realized the road seemed never ending. However, we did get a good look at many great pull off sites for camping. A good handful of people passed us in Jeeps, ATVs, and mountain/motor bikes, which is probably the best way to get to the top where lakes reside. The terrain is rough, with plenty of big and small rocks accompanied with dips. The following weekend the BF and I decided to take the Forrester. Two and a half hours up going 15 mph with occasional pit stops to check out the scenery was not bad but for some reason the trip back seemed more rough and never ending. Once getting to the top there is an opportunity to hike up to Needles Eye Tunnel. The tunnel is currently barricaded so no passage through is possible. But a view of the land is breath taking, considering it was September and the leaves are still turning. Once at the top near Needles Eye, you can’t help but make a Tarzan call — it’s great! I would recommend this road/hike/camping site if you have yourself a reliable car/truck with great bottom clearance to avoid rocks as well as big and small dips in the road. Pack a nice lunch and enjoy it at the top of the mountain or bring a fishing pole to get a days worth of fishing.
