The character of the hike changes instantly. The terrain becomes more technical, with tangled roots and rocks underfoot. The trail here can be particularly muddy. You will be walking through a beautiful, dense section of cloud forest before emerging at the base of the final, rocky peak of Pico Blanco.

Road from La Ventolera to Pico Blanco. The trail begins as a wide dirt access road. You will immediately start a gradual ascent with the giant windmills on your right. This section is known as the "rollercoaster" for its continuous series of rolling hills along the ridgeline. The views of the Central Valley open up almost immediately. You will pass through a few farm gates.