The trail is in good condition and remains uncrowded through most of the year, although use picks up somewhat during the fall hunting season. You should anticipate a two-and-a-half to three-hour trip each way if you don't plan on continuing along the Roubideau Trail at the end. The only place to camp is near the Roubideau Trail junction (the junction is marked with a sign). The trail is open to horses, and a number of springs crossing the trail providing good water. Plenty of horse feed is usually available towards trail's end.

Because the Roubideau Area is a federally designated wilderness, no mechanized vehicles of any kind, including bikes, are allowed on the Pool Creek Trail.

Access: To reach the trailhead from Antone Springs campground, take Divide Road west and turn right on Pool Creek local access road No. 402.8F. The trail begins at the end of the road (about two-tenths of a mile down).