Devil's Head Lookout Trail - Hiking trail near Sedalia, Colorado, United States - Description
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| Name | Devil's Head Lookout Trail | |
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| Summary | The trail ends at the last fire lookout for the Pike National Forest | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 2.8 miles / 4.5 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 952 feet / 290 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 8,800 feet / 2,682 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 9,748 feet / 2,971 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - Spring - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Scenic Views | |
| Difficulty | Intermediate | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Sedalia, Colorado, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/recreation/trails/spl_devils_head_lookout_trail.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
The Devil's Head Lookout Trail begins in the picnic area adjacent to Devil's Head Campground and ends at the last fire lookout for the Pike National Forest. The trail receives heavy use from nearly 20,000 visitors per year. The Forest Service provides toilets and a water fountain at the trailhead.
Be sure to bring plenty of water for this hike. Although it is only 1.4 miles to the lookout the trail is very steep gaining 950 feet in elevation. Once you reach the lookout you may decide to continue hiking on Zinn Trail, which will make the round-trip distance 3.75 miles. Horses are permitted on this route but not encouraged. The high volume of foot traffic seen on this trail makes horses difficult to maneuver.
Devils Head Lookout Trail can be reached by traveling approximately ten miles west of Sedalia on Highway 67 to the Rampart Range Road. Turn left (south) on the Rampart Range Road for approximately eight and one-half miles to the trailhead. Park your car in the picnic area to begin the hike.
| Latitude | 39.2791349092 degrees / 39° 16.748' / 39° 16' 44.89" |
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| Longitude | -105.1068019867 degrees / -105° 6.408' / -105° 6' 24.49" |
| Created by Nick on 05/08/2008 |
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