Beginning on the south side of Highway 43 at Chief Joseph Pass, across from the trailhead to the Chief Joseph Pass Loop Trail System. Continue south to the top of Anderson Mountain which is 8,039 feet in elevation. The Richardson Creek, Cabinet Creek, and May Creek Ridge trails are accessible from this trail. This trail is part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

Take Interstate 15 to Highway 43. Travel west to Wisdom. From Wisdom follow Highway 43 to the top of Chief Joseph Pass, which is about 25 miles.

The Anderson Mountain Road Trail provides a challenging ski route along the Continental Divide Trail.