Cattle guards serve to keep cattle and other livestock in an enclosed area while allowing vehicles to easily travel though. They work by taking advantage of a cattle’s very limited depth perception. The uneven surface combined with the shadows trick cattle into thinking that a cattle guard is covering a pothole or wide trench.
If Hiking - From the highway to the cache is approximately two and a half miles. That would be roughly five miles round trip.
Note: This road is not maintained, and a high clearance four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. Use extreme caution when the road is wet or wet weather is predicted. When water has pooled on the roads or muddy intimidating bogs block passage, turn around, staying on the road. Never drive off the road to circumvent the blockage. Not only are you likely to get into more trouble off the road, even damaging your vehicle, you will cause extensive damage to fragile native plant communities. Regulations do require that all vehicles must stay on designated roads.
Note: While on public lands you may come across gates or fences. Always respect land ownership and do not trespass on private property. If the gate is on BLM, leave the gate the way you found it. If it’s open leave it open, if it’s closed leave it closed.