Blanca is a small mountain community that sits at the base of the 14,345 foot giant, Mt. Blanca, the fourth highest mountain in Colorado. Blanca is truly an outdoor mountain paradise. A plentitude of 4 wheeling trails, mountain climbing and biking and fishing are easily accessible.

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Blanca Peak
Mt. Blanca has been a sacred place since the first Native Americans arrived in the area thousands of years ago. The primary climbing trail goes up the southwest side of the mountain to Lake Como and beyond on a 4x4 road rated one of the worst in America. That usually takes enough out of you that you'll call it a day when you reach the vicinity of Lake Como. The next day can get you to the top of Blanca and Ellingwood and back down the mountain. Or you can climb Little Bear and maybe do the traverse over to Blanca, but this requires significant technical expertise. Whatever you choose to do, this is a place where nature is very exposed, very beautiful and very hard-faced.

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Smith Reservoir

Located near Blanca, Smith Reservior is perfect for the angler at heart. This reservior is a coldwater lake and is open to fisherman year round except during hunting seasons. For the hunter, Smith Reservior houses a variety of waterfowl and hunting is permitted only in season. Boat ramp and trailer dump station is available on site.

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