The trail is mostly shaded by aspen and pine trees.
More aspens.
Looking up at the aspens on the trail.
The halfway point!
There are benches along the trail to stop and catch your breath.
Hiking to the Devils Head Lookout.
At the base of the granite outcroppings you'll find a small meadow, a cabin, and restrooms.
The Forest Service worker and his wife live in the cabin below the lookout.
The view of the lookout with Pike's Peak in the distance.
Amazing views from the Devils Head Fire Lookout.
Bill Ellis on duty and on a fire.
View from Devils Head Fire Lookout.
View from Devils Head Fire Lookout.
The view toward Denver from Devils Head Fire Lookout.
The lookout is full of history and certainly worth a look around.
More views.
View to the south from the lookout.
Devils Head Fire Lookout sits at 9,748 feet.
You'll need to climb 143 stairs to Devils Head Fire Lookout.
Devils Head Fire Lookout.
Devils Head Fire Lookout.
The famous 143 stairs.
The famous 143 stairs.
The famous 143 stairs and the lookout above.
The downed trees at the beginning of the trail are due to a tornado that went through in 2015.
Devils Head Trailhead.