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Devils Canyon

Devils CanyonPhoto: feverblue, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
5.5 mi
round trip
1,467 ft
climb
5,314 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jan–Dec
best months

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Devils Canyon is a moderate out-and-back hike in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Ranger District of Angeles National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 5.5 miles long, with a one-way climb of roughly 1,467 feet from a low point of about 3,864 feet to a high of about 5,314 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Mt Wilson show May highs around 70°F and October highs around 72°F, while July and August average in the mid-80s. Several other destinations sit close by. Creekside and Silver Moccasin Nrt are both within half a mile, and Chilao Campgrounds is about 0.7 miles away. Climbers can find Between Romeo Void and Main about 1.2 miles off.

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    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail

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