Stampede Meadows Road Access provides a trailhead for the Crystal Peak Mine Loop, a 27.

6-mile scenic dirt road loop accessible by high-clearance vehicles, ATVs, and dirt bikes that features panoramic mountain views and the historic Crystal Peak Mine open for free day-use crystal hunting.

The parking/staging area is located 300 feet up Forest Road 72 (across from Boca Rest Campground) and can get crowded during summer weekends, with the trail offering easy terrain suitable for beginners on main roads or more technical side trails for experienced drivers.