Perhaps you have tried to get to Barley Flats via the road from Red Box that
goes around the south side of Lawlor, following the power poles. You were
probably repulsed by the thick brush.
Sandy Burnside and I passed this road on our return from Strawberry and noted
extensive clipping action, so we investigated.
This road is now easily passable all the way to Barley, going basically class 1
all the way. There are some spots, where crossing gullies have washed out the
retaining walls, that require a slight slowing of the pace. This would be a good
K9 hike.
Evidence is that this road was clipped about last September to support work on
the power line. The road will become choked again within a couple of years if
not maintained, and it probably won't be.
Approx stats from Red Box: 6 miles r/t, 1000' gain, 3 1/2 hrs.
