more stats
5.4 miles
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-2,414 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
-2,201 ft
Altitude change
9,626 ft
Altitude min
11,831 ft
Altitude start
9,629 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-62.7%
Grade max
35.7%
Grade min
3,842 ft
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
2,326 ft
Distance flat

Devils Thumb Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Indian Peaks Wilderness
    Nederland, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #902
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Hiking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #37152 in Hiking [+]
    • #12415 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #1,257 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #365 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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AI Generated Description

Devils Thumb is a 5 mile blue difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Nederland Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.

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Alpine
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 12, 2022 @ 11:46am
Jun 12, 2022
There is a lot of snow as you get close to the Jasper Lake travel zone, in the 2'-4' range and drifts up to 10' to 15'. There were limited...
May 27, 2020 @ 9:31am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Devils Thumb located?
      Devils Thumb is located in Indian Peaks Wilderness, Nederland, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Indian Peaks Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.96388, -105.69116.
      ▼ How hard is Devils Thumb?
      Devils Thumb is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devils Thumb?
      Devils Thumb has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,414 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,626 ft to 11,972 ft.
      ▼ Is Devils Thumb a point to point trail?
      Devils Thumb is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Devils Thumb?
      Devils Thumb is 5.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Devils Thumb?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Devils Thumb. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Devils Thumb?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Devils Thumb are:
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Devils Thumb? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Devils Thumb are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Devils Thumb?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 hours 30 minutes to hike Devils Thumb. The trail is 5.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Devils Thumb?
      Devils Thumb is a very popular trail. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 33 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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