Looks like some locals did not want this road to be used as a short cut, so they put up a gate to restrict traffic to residents only. Unfortunately, they placed the gate so that it blocks access to the parking lot for the preserve. Have no fear for we came up with a solution. There is a place to park just south of the gate and since there is almost no traffic, crossing the street is a breeze. Make your way to the “Trail Head” and go to the right of the fence. You can come back this way OR head to the original parking lot and cross back through the gate that blocks traffic.
This cache has a terrain rating of 5 stars for a reason. It is a haul. Please dress for a day hike; shoes with grip, plenty of water, some thing to snack on (maybe a pick-a-nic basket, Boo Boo). Bring a camera, for no one who doesn't make the full climb will believe what you will see. There are several caches here. The entrance to Rock Mt. on Sandia Creek Rd. about 4 miles north of Fallbrook.