Devils Head - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting
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About Devils Head
Devils Head is a mountain summit in the Rampart Range of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The 9,749-foot peak is located in Pike National Forest, 14.2 miles southwest by south of the community of Sedalia in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. Some of the forest has softened the looks, as there used to be a more obvious eye socket, and facial features. However, from this angle, one is still able to see the face and even horns.
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Attractions Near Devils Head
Devil's Head Lookout
1.12km from Devils Head
Devil's Head Lookout is a U.S. Forest Service fire lookout tower at the summit of Devils Head in Douglas County. The station was first established in 1912, with the original tower built in 1919. In the summer of 1951, the old tower was dismantled and current structure was built. In 1991. Sitting at the highest point of Rampart Range, the fire lookout is the last remaining such structure to be in service along the Front Range of Colorado.
Thunder Butte
12.89km from Devils Head
Thunder Butte is a prominent butte landmark located in the northwest corner of Ziebach County, South Dakota, in the United States. Thunder Butte is a large, isolated hill that can be seen for many miles in every direction, and has served throughout history as an important orientation point for area residents or a navigational aide for travelers crossing the surrounding plains. The butte gives its name to a small community at its base, and to a small creek that runs into the Moreau River.
Cheesman Dam
15.84km from Devils Head
This is the first major dam in the U.S. to incorporate the gravity arch, and upon completion it was the highest gravity arch stone masonry dam in the world. It is the key structure in Denver's water supply. it is also a designated a Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
Colorado Renaissance Festival
17.61km from Devils Head
The Colorado Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair in Colorado located in Larkspur, Colorado 39 miles south of Denver and 32 miles north of Colorado Springs. The Renaissance Festival typically runs between the months of June and August. It is based on a 16th-century Tudor village.The festival features over 200 artisan shops and hundreds of costumed performers. The festival also hosts weddings in accordance to the themed weekends.
South Rim Trail
18.51km from Devils Head
South Rim is a 2 mile blue singletrack trail located near Roxborough Colorado.This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. There is so many things to experience and also there area lot to see also. you can enjoy the hike and also there you can do some challenging activities too.
Carpenter Peak
18.94km from Devils Head
Carpenter Peak is located in Roxborough State Park, which is a Colorado Natural Area and a National Natural Landmark. The parks 4,000 acres is filled with dramatic red-rock formations, distinct plant communities, and a host of wildlife ranging from black bears to mule deer. More than 1.2 billion years of geologic time are represented by the red-rock formations found within the park.
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Douglas County
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Douglas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado.. It is located midway between Colorado's two largest cities, Denver and Colorado Springs, and contains a portion of Aurora, the state's third-largest city. Douglas County is home to an impressive selection of attractions and experiences, making it well worth a visit.
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For more information about Devils Head, visit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devils_Head_(summit)