To preserve this opportunity, the cooperation of everyone is essential. The Rampart Range Motorized Recreation Area is known for its network of motorcycle and ATV trails providing a unique experience for all levels of riders in riding through a forest setting. The tower is usually staff mid-May through mid-September. Fire crews then are rapidly dispatched to contain the fire before it gets out of control. From the vantage point of the tower, the fire lookout ranger is able to spot these fires very soon after they begin. During a typical summer, the area will experience from 30-50 fires caused by lightning. The tower’s location is even more significant because the area to the south and west has a very high frequency of lightning strikes. On clear days, mountain peaks over 100 miles away are visible. When you reach the tower, you will immediately become aware of the tremendous vantage point it offers. You will want to take a rest as you have not yet reached the Lookout you will need to climb the 143 stairs to the top of the rock outcropping. When you reach the top of the trail, you will enter a small valley perfect for a nice break and picnic. Bring along your own drinking water, as there is none available either along the trail or at the top. There are several rest spots with benches and tables along the trail for your comfort. Hiking time is 45-90 minutes, depending on your pace. To get to the lookout, you must first hike a 1.4-mile trail, which has a 940’ elevation gain. This portion of the area is most famous for the Devil’s Head Lookout. From certain viewpoints, a rock out-cropping projects the profile of the devil’s head. Two of the recreational things visitors can enjoy in this area are: (1) Devil’s Head Mountain and (2) OHV (off highway vehicle) trail riding.ĭevil’s Head Mountain accentuates the north end of the Rampart Range. The campground is first-come-first-served with no way of determining availability beforehand. Because this is the only designated campground allowing off-road vehicles on the road, it tends to fill quickly. Feel free to contact the district with any questions 303.275.5610įlat Rocks Campground is a wooded campground with 19 campsites to accommodate both tents and recreational vehicles up to 30’ in length. Opening date evaluations are done weekly as spring approaches, and the roads and trails begin to clear. Dates are weather dependent and can vary with snow levels, mud, and fallen trees. Target date is April 1 for opening target date is December 1 for closing. There is not a preset date in place for opening or closing of the road. Winter closure notice: Flat Rocks Campground opens when Rampart Range Road opens for the season (after snow and mud season) and closes when the Rampart Range Road closes for the winter around December 1.
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