Near Devil's Thumb Bypass
Looking back towards the west after taking the loop clockwise as we leave the Indian Peaks Wilderness 08/08/18

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Devil's Thumb Bypass

4.0 (2 Ratings)
An easy alternative curtailing the Devil's Thumb journey. Wildflowers abound on this open meadow hike
1.3
mi
Distance
340
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.29mi
Distance
340ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
9,778ft
High Point
9,438ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From Devil's Thumb Trail, the bypass heads right up a short, steep pitch. At the top, the trail enters an open meadow that's generally full of wildflowers from July to August. Travel down the center of the meadow, alongside Jasper Creek and eventually the trail dives back into the woods and reconnects with Devil's Thumb Trail.

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