We were between Big Horn and Lava in September and we thought we were never going to get out(back to Big Horn). Worst road ever of Lava rock, sage brush, and did not get to the railroad. I thought I knew what I was doing, but we answered that one!!! Be sure you allow tons of extra time, cause we never made it - leaving Chama at 7:30 and saw the smoke in the distance at about 11 or so. Wasted most of the day. Got to Osier just in time for departures(after they had lunch). Many of the shots you see are from photo specials.
Suggest helicopter if you can get fuel!!!! Or Drone!!!!
Greg