Silverton's 4x4 Roads
Corkscrew Pass Road

Funny story.  About halfway down the narrow road, I ran into some trouble.

Do you think the rental car company will notice?

OK, seriously, I'm happy to admit that this was not my car.  I imagine the Forest Service left the wrecked remains here to remind visitors just how dangerous these narrow, steep roads can be, especially if you don't know what you're doing.  One wrong turn or careless moment could easily leave you tumbling hundreds of feet down a mountainside.

Just below the wreckage, you'll find this sign, with another stern warning:

Do not attempt to drive Poughkeepsie Gulch unless you are an experienced driver and have a high clearance vehicle.  Please stay on established routes and do not make new tracks.

We'll tackle Poughkeepsie Gulch in just a moment (at least part of it).  First, another side road.

	After staring at various maps for quite a while, I've finally figured out exactly where I was at this point.  Check out this Google Map, zoomed in on the Corkscrew/Poughkeepsie intersection.

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