Pool Table Road

Easy-ish trail (4ish hours from pavement) but there are 3 large mud pits once you get to the top. Went up with no rain for over a week, and still had to use max trax. However, coming back down, got 2in of rain and it was a whole other beast. Doppler is a black hole in that area so weather is unpredictable. 2 ft deep mud puddles in parts so bring recovery gear. Also LOTS of beetle kill, highly suggest a chainsaw. Only 1 way in so if trees go down you might need to lumberjack out. And don't be lazy and drive off trail, either bring the right stuff or don't go up. Mostly referring to TX plates towing a 20 ft flat bed trailer digging gashes in the trail, with 3 rigs stuck behind him. Really guy? That being said, Wheeler is AMAZING! There's a reason they wanted to make it a National Park. Crazy volcano energy, Bryce Canyon of CO. But there's a reason they didn't make it a NP, and that's cuz of the road. Upkeep would have been insane. So all we got is that dirt. Do it right, do it smart, help each other. Be safe.

This trail should be divided into 2 trails or roads. The first 10 miles is a well maintained gravel road that anyone can go down. The last 15 miles from the gate at Hanson Mill is a different story. High Clearance is a must and 4 wheel drive is needed when wet and desirable when dry. Technically the road is not difficult but the condition of the road dictates the difficulty. Beautiful drive through high alpine meadows and forest.

Gate closed at Hanson Mill dispersed site.