Devil's Head Fire Lookout

Getting There. From Sedalia go south 9.9 miles. Look for a large sign on the left for Rampart Range Road. Take Rampart Range Road 9 miles to Devils Head Campground. Rampart Range road is a dirt road that is passable by 2wd car in the summer. Care should be taken as the road does experience wash boarding.

The trail head does have a restroom and ample parking available. This is a popular hike so expect to have plenty of company on a summer weekend.

The trail leaves from the picnic area of the campground (look for the large concrete stairs).

About 3 switchbacks before the end of the trail you will hit the intersection with Zinn trail. This trail heads off down and to your left. It takes you 3/4 of a mile to a lookout below devils head fire station. The trail is somewhat overgrown and has some dead-fall across it which can make it hard to follow.

You can catch some views of the lookout above, and the "Pikes Peak Mastiff"

At the top of the trail you will break through the rocks and into a small meadow containing a cabin and the bottom of the staircase to the lookout. This is a good place to take a break before climbing the steep 143 stairs to the lookout.

The lookout ranger lives in this cabin. A backpack is used to bring his supplies up from the road.

There are public facilties available here if you need to use them

Once at the top of the trail your work is not yet finished. You now need to climb 143 steep stairs to the lookout. You may have to wait your turn as the number of people allowed at the lookout is limited to 10 at a time.

Be sure and take time to look around inside the lookout there is lots of interesting things to see here.

The views from the observation decks are spectacular, walk around the entire perimeter and enjoy them!