El Blanco

The El Blanco trail is a scenic and moderately challenging connector road which climbs over an unnamed pass on the flanks of Pool Table Mountain. It can be combined with multiple other roads in the area to form an alternate route to/from Pool Table Road and Wheeler Geological Area, facilitating a multi-day overland route through the area east of Creede. The main challenge is a steep climb between the junction with Pool Table Road and the saddle on top of the ridge, which is covered in loose rock and dirt and would be very slick in muddy conditions. Low range and good traction will absolutely be needed to negotiate this hill safely. The remainder of the trail is mostly rutted dirt with small, embedded rocks.

Once on top of the ridge, the trail levels out and the trees thin, providing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. For those on ATVs, there is trailhead for a 50" trail that follows the ridge to the north for a long way. The trail ends at a 3-way junction at a flat grassy meadow in Divide Park. From there, you can stay on FR 630 to follow the Agua Ramon Road down the mountain or explore the other roads in the area, with multiple loop options back to Creede or down to South Fork. There are no established campsites along this road.