Gates are closed on that trail for deer hunting and I dont think they open the one side up till spring. And its at least a three day trip. It looks like a great trail been on it a few times Just some small sections. It is not a stock friendly trail And yes it will get snow up where it exits. Its is about an hour and half out of red bluff to one trail head and about 2 1/2 till the other. I dont know if the road still passible because only quads go on it.