The Devil’s Head Fire Lookout was built in 1912 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This lookout is the last of the four original Front Range Fire Lookout towers still in continuous use.

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Great lookout spot to get a view into the Pike National Forest. There is a small cabin at the lookout that is used in fire prevention by the US Forest Service. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Hike the easy 2.8-mile Devil's Head Trail in Pike National Forest for panoramic views and a historic fire lookout.

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Location: Douglas County, Colorado, United States

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