Coal Bank Pass
The southernmost of the three high-mountain passes on US 550 sits amid beautiful spruce-fir forest. A parking area at the top of the pass is a good spot to stop and walk around a bit. Two trails provide access to the trees, where species such as Pine Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, Gray Jay, and American Three-toed Woodpecker can be found. Even if you don’t walk the trails, this a nice spot to relax for a few minutes and watch the chipmunks and golden-mantled ground squirrels.
County: San Juan
Habitat: Spruce-Fir Forest, Streamside Willow
Directions: From the San Juan County line on US 550 travel north about 8 miles.
Delorme: 76 C3
Roads of Colorado: 130 C2
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission: Free
Restrictions: None
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: None
Latitude: 37.699124461846885
Longitude: -107.77892098831572
Amenities
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Drinking Fountain | No |
| Gravel Trails | No |
| Paved Trails | No |
| Platform/Blind | No |
| Boardwalk | No |
| Concession | No |
| Visitor Center | No |
| Gift Shop | No |
| Primitive | No |
| Camping | No |
| Picnic | No |
| Hunting | Yes |
| Fishing | Yes |