The route offers access to the ski area at Showdown, Montana and Sluice Boxes State Park.

The route travels over the Kings Hill Pass near Monarch Montana which snow removal crews work to keep open throughout the winter season.

There is an observation tower that offers views of the Lewis and Clark National Forest that is popular with visitors.

[3] Deadman Creek is a SNOTEL weather station situated near the southern base of Kings Hill Pass at an altitude of 6450 feet (1966 m).

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