Colorado · Hiking

Devil Creek

10.2 mi
round trip
713 ft
climb
8,079 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 14 h ago

Is Devil Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in San Juan National Forest. It doesn't name Devil Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · San Juan National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Devil Creek is a 10.2-mile out-and-back hike in Colorado's San Juan National Forest, within the Pagosa Ranger District. The trail gains about 713 feet of elevation, from a low point of 7,288 feet to a high of 8,079 feet. The route is rated moderate. It's a natural-surface trail open to hikers, riders and horses, and the Forest Service manages the land. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Vallecito Reservoir show July highs around 80°F with lows near 53°F, and September highs around 72°F. The trail is open from about June 1 to October 15. The Connection Trail and Hotz Spring both lie within about a mile. Happy Camper RV Park is about 5.5 miles away, and the Piedra River offers canoeing about 6.4 miles out.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.