Ya lots of roads and slobs in the little belts, but it does make where the elk will be hanging out predictable, anything steep and deep. I know a couple canyons/north facing slopes with roads at the top but no acess from the bottom, there are always a few elk in them, but steep walking! As far as the castles I have had some luck but worn out the shoe leather in doing so. Very frustrating seeing 200+ head on private land on the drive up and having to bust butt to see any on forest service, but they are there. Those mountains are tougher than they look too!
