Hike Devils Head Lookout

Let's meet in the Monument home depot parking lot by 8 a.m. that morning. Unless you are driving on your own. Parking at the trailhead is limited and I would like to get there by 9 a.m. or just after. Unfortunately, Meetup software updates have made it more difficult to add certain specific locations. I will post those here or in the chat at a later date.

The Devil's Head Fire Lookout Tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The base of the tower can be reached via the Devil's Head Trail (#611), a 1.4-mile long route with an elevation gain of 865 feet. The lookout is situated at 9,748 feet elevation. Short, but a good increase in elevation...and then there are the stairs....143 of them.

Elevation
9,748 feet

Directions
The Devil's Head Trailhead can be reached by traveling approximately 10 miles west of Sedalia on Highway 67 to the Rampart Range Road. Turn left (south) onto Rampart Range Road and drive about 8 1/2 miles to the trailhead.

Parking
Parking is available at the Devil's Head Trailhead or at the overflow area located at the junction of Forest Service Road 300.

Pets
Dogs must be on leash and are not allowed on the stairs or up in the fire lookout tower.

Water, hat and sunscreen are always a good idea. *You are performing this activity at your own risk.

Thanks, Jason