Cockeye Creek is a proper hard route on the West Coast, following the creek itself for much of the way. This is a drive to take on only if you like a challenge and are prepared to work for the trip.

The terrain is demanding and genuinely changeable. The creek bed reshapes after every storm, so the line you drove last time may not be there the next, and route-finding is part of the game. Treat it as a serious technical outing rather than a casual scenic cruise.

If you dare, the payoff is a remote and rewarding bit of West Coast 4WD country. Go prepared, travel with backup, and check the live comments for current conditions before you commit.