The traditional route to Organ Needle is via the Modoc Mine Road; as of 2015 that road was quite rough, and most 4x4s would probably need to park by 5300'. An alternative is the route from Dripping Springs parking; that route starts off pavement at about 5300', and has fewer gratuitous ups-and-downs. The major limitation on the Dripping Springs TH, is that the gate isn't opened till 8AM, and it closes at 5 PM Oct-March (7PM rest of year).