"The high-elevation visitor center at the road’s crest and the primary access point for several major hikes; it serves as the trailhead for the famous mountain ridge trail that begins near the center and provides interpretive information for alpine conditions." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines