[John H K]

I think, based on the orbital maps of the area, that this is going to be the most interesting place they'll be able to reasonably drive to.

Worth the risk of getting stuck inside. The problem isn't the slope, it's the traction..they slipped a lot in Eagle crater, the dirt in Meridiani just doesn't give much traction....

[Monty22]

On the right side, in 3d, there's almost a trail for them to go down. I think that would even be a recoverable low angle approach.

[RightWhale]

Worth the risk of getting stuck inside

Maybe so. Somebody will have to make the call. If there are other features nearby they would want to look at they might go over there and then come back later. Next rover should have sand paddle wheels.