Forrest Service Road 2875 used to penetrate further into the wilderness. Several years ago the Forrest Service permanently decommissioned the 2.4 mile section that extends beyond Slab Camp. The road bed was obliterated, trenches were dug, large rocks were placed across the road at several locations, and trees were planted. The road can still be used for hiking and there is a faint trail appearing amongst the rubble. Not so popular with hikers this new trail is mainly used by hunters during hunting season. A more popular trail for hikers is the Deer Ridge Trail which runs along the ridge above the old road bed and extends all the way to Deer Park on Blue Mountain. The Deer Ridge trail offers cool forest hiking, spectacular views of the Three Forks area, and an excellent aerobic workout. A couple miles into the wilderness lies a little used way trail that connects the old road to the trail. The cache you seek lies just off this way trail. No room for swag, BYOP.
Caution: If you search for this cache during hunting season, try not to look like a deer.