Devil's Head Lookout - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Devil's Head Lookout |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | Colorado |
| Nearby Town: | Sedalia |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Take Rampart Range Road approx 9 miles south off of its intersection with Highway 67 just outside Sedalia. Cant miss the turn onto RRR, can miss the sign to Devil's Head |
| Total Hike Distance: | 4.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Devil's Head Campground |
| Trails Used: | Devils Head Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Snow |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Tower is manned. Contact phone number is: 303-275-5610 |
| Best Season: | Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This is a great little hike with spectacular vistas of off the Colorado plains stretching up to the foot of the Front Range. Devil's Head is one of the highest points on the Rampart Range and has an actively manned fire lookout tower. Hikers can climb the metal tower and go in the tower and visit with the Ranger when manned. Spectacular 360 degree view from the tower. Hikers can sign the guest log and get a dated certificate from the Ranger verifying you made the hike and climbed the tower. Almost 1000 ascent in just under 2 miles, so it can be a bit of a climb, especially if you are not adjusted to the 9000 foot altitude...but worth it any season! My kids even did the climb when they were barely 5 years old. |
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