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Devil's Playground via Crags to Devils Playground Trail in Pike National Forest

The hike from Crags to Devil's Playground offers a rugged yet awe-inspiring experience in Pike National Forest, providing a blend of forest trails, alpine meadows, and sweeping mountain views. As the trail climbs gradually, hikers encounter beautiful vistas of the Rampart Range and Pikes Peak, with striking rock formations near the summit known as Devil’s Playground, a location famous for its dangerous lightning storms. While the final stretch involves a rocky ascent, the panoramic views, the expansive terrain above the treeline, and the solitude of the route make it a memorable challenge for outdoor enthusiasts. #Hiking #Mountain #Rock #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 12.9 Km
  • Elevation gain: 900 m
  • Maximum elevation: 3,941 m
  • Elevation loss: 900 m
  • Minimum elevation: 3,051 m

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 12.9 Km
  • Elevation gain: 900 m
  • Maximum elevation: 3,941 m
  • Elevation loss: 900 m
  • Minimum elevation: 3,051 m

About this trail

Name: Devil's Playground via Crags to Devils Playground Trail in Pike National Forest trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: FS 383, Teller County, Colorado, United States (38.87373 -105.12393)

End: FS 383, Teller County, Colorado, United States (38.87373 -105.12393)

Coordinates: 38.86253 -105.12396 38.87373 -105.06869

Gear up for your next adventure:

🔥Camping Stoves - Portable stoves for outdoor cooking
🔪Outdoor Multi-tools - Versatile tools for gear repair and survival tasks in the wilderness
📣High-Decibel Survival Whistles - Signaling tool for rescue that carries much further than a human voice
🧥Packable Rain Jackets - Breathable waterproof layers for unpredictable mountain weather
🪢Paracord - Multi-purpose survival cord

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