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Devil's Head Lookout Trail No. 611

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.



 The Basics


Difficulty: Intermediate
Length: 1.4 miles
Elevation: 8800 to 9748 feet
Trailhead Elevation: 8800 feet
Elevation Change: 948 foot gain
Time to Allow: 1.5 hours
Season: Summer
Managed By: South Platte Ranger District
Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
19316 Goddard Ranch Ct.
Morrison, CO  80465
Phone: 303-275-5610


 Directions to Trailhead

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.






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