This place is pretty cool. I've been there twice. Once in an 84 VW camper van. 9 inches of clearance, rear engine over the drive wheels, and I barely made it up the last little portion of the road/trail. The van probably didn't appreciate the beating too much. 2nd time I went up in my Subaru Outback and it was easy. Kind of feels like part of the adventure, but the 4x4 recommendation is a wise one. Great views from the top. Dark and quiet. Went up there for the Perseid Meteor Shower with my daughter and it was great.