An LMI Event- Devil's Causeway!

An LMI Event-Devil’s Causeway

Devil’s Causeway a 6 mile out and back hike or 11 mile loop hike in the Flat Top Wilderness.

Devil's Causeway is one of the most notorious hikes in Colorado. This hike, which ascends the Chinese Wall in the Flat Tops Wilderness, contains a narrow 3-foot wide, 25-yard long segment of broken rock with 1,000+ ft drops on either side. This segment, which gives the trail its name, is demonic indeed. Anyone with the slightest bit of acrophobia will cower, cringe, and otherwise drool on themselves with anxiety. The pictures of this chunk of rock do nothing to convey the emotional impact of the drop off so don't be fooled.

The Hike:

Sunday Aug 11 -Meet at the trailhead at 8 am it is an 180 mi drive and estimated as a 4 hour drive by Google maps so a group will be camping the evening before at a dispersed campground near the trail. We would like to start early in order to avoid any afternoon storms and hope to be back down to the trailhead by 1-3pm depending on which route is taken.

·        What to Bring –

As always, you are responsible for your own safety and well-being on this hike, but here is some suggested gear:

Water

Lunch/Snacks
Several layers of clothing
Gloves
Good hiking boots
Rain Gear
Poles – optional

Camping:

Saturday Aug 10- Camp the night before near Stillwater Reservoir. The camp spot will be car camping in an undeveloped dispersed spot in the National Forest. The camp spot is near two different reservoirs with restrooms/toilets but no other amenities. If you are joining the evening before to camp please bring anything necessary for comfortable sleeping arrangements and your own food/drink.  A grill and a camp stove will be available to use too.

Please post in the comments or email annalissa.smith@gmail.com for any questions and to RSVP.