Near Devils Kitchen Trail
If you are photographer, go in the early morning for beautiful orange glow. You'll also have the place to yourself!
Near Devils Kitchen Trail
Taking the ice tools for a walk up to Devils Kitchen after checking to see if the ice was in at No Thoroughfare Canyon.
Near Devils Kitchen Trail
Looking over the Edge inside the Devil's Kitchen Formation...
Near Devils Kitchen Trail
Devil's Kitchen, Colorado National Monument
Near Devils Kitchen Trail
No Thoroughfare Canyon, Colorado National Monument

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Devils Kitchen Trail

4.4 (8 Ratings)
A great moderate trail leading to spectacular rock formations.
0.3
mi
Distance
264
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyRiver/CreekViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.27mi
Distance
264ft
Elevation Gain
69ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
5,257ft
High Point
4,993ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the parking lot, head south following the wide and slightly rocky trail. Stay right at the first junction following signs for Devils Kitchen and No Thoroughfare Canyon. At the bottom of a short hill with wooden steps, stay left at the second junction heading for Devil's Kitchen. The trail is sandy and flat for about half a mile and then the steep, punchy climb begins. Head out of the wash up some steep steps and then follow the cairns and chopped rock steps up towards the obvious rock formation at the top of the slope (Note: Be careful to follow the large *cemented* cairns. There are a ton of small cairns placed by other visitors that may lead you off-trail). Once at the top you can wander around and explore the formation. When you have had your fill at the amphitheater head back the way you came to the parking lot, or check out the other trails in the area. Echo Canyon Trail, Serpents Trail, and Old Gordon Trail are all great options and can easily fill a full day of hiking.

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Contributors
JC Condon