Devil's Canyon

Total Miles
4.1

Elevation

3,151.07 ft

Duration

2.5 Hours

Technical Rating

4

Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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Trail Overview

There are a lot of different trail combinations in this area, so you can decide how long or how challenging you want it to be. There is some camping along the trail and parking just before the trail along Highway 103. Echo Lake and Mt. Evans are only a few more miles past the trailhead, so check those out as well.

Photos of Devil's Canyon

Devil's Canyon
Devil's Canyon

Difficulty

Moderate. Much of this trail is easy; however, the eastern side of the main loop has gotten chewed up with large ruts in a few places. It could become difficult in the future. Side trip on 246.1B is very steep and narrow at the north end.

Technical Rating

4

Status Reports

Jason Lam
Jul 08, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
Miguel S
Jul 05, 2024
4x4
Open
trail is rocky throughout. deep ruts and some areas with large rocks. one section can be quite challenging for newer offroad drivers and test ground clearance for stock 4x4 vehicles (see red waypoint on added photo for general area). lots of camping spots, some with amazing views.
Zach Jones
Jun 25, 2024
4x4
Open
Dusty
Will Brossman
Jun 15, 2024
2019 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Rough/Deteriorated
A few people camping- we had to break and move a few downed trees. I believe this was the first weekend that the trails were open. Many offshoots in the “canyon” section and some beautiful flowers and flat-top feels. It feels underused with the vegetation being quite close at times, so make sure you get out here and use this beautiful, fun trail.

Access Description

Get off I-70 at Idaho Springs, Exit 240, following signs to Mt. Evans. Follow Highway 103 south. Turn very sharp left on dirt road 0.3 mile after mile marker 10. Hard to see this road until after you go past it.

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