Devil Mountain

Devil Mountain is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Pagosa Ranger District of Colorado's San Juan National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 1.9 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,703 feet, taking you from a low point of 8,867 feet to a high point of 9,924 feet. The route is natural-surface and allows both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. The most comfortable stretch for a visit runs from June through September, when typical averages from a nearby weather station show highs in the low to mid 70s and lows in the 30s and 40s. Winter is cold, with January highs around 34°F and lows near -4°F. The trail is open seasonally from June 1 to September 30. Middle Mountain sits just 0.1 mile away, and the Middle Mountain Trail is about 2 miles off. Climbers can head to the Piedra River climbing area, about 3.5 miles away, and paddlers to the First Fork Piedra River, roughly 8.7 miles away.