GC13C00 Traditional Cache Devils Slide
Type: Traditional | Size: Small Small | Difficulty: 2 out of 5 | Terrain: 3 out of 5
By: Phoenix2001 @ | Hide Date: 06/02/2007 | Status: Available
Country: United States | State: Colorado
Coordinates: N38° 44.116 W104° 55.635 | Last updated: 08/30/2019 | Fav points: 5
Scenic view  Cliff / falling rocks  Not Wheelchair accessible  No Drinking water nearby  No Public restrooms nearby  No Telephone nearby  Not Stroller accessible 
The cache is near the top of Devils Slide off upper Gold Camp Road in the Pike National Forest.
This is one slide you don't want to go down the fast way!

The cache is near the highest (northwest one) of two rock pinnacles and is the easiest of the two to get to the top.

The southeast high point is a good one to visit for the view down the "slide" to Gold Camp Road. Most hikers will use their hands to get to the top. The northeast side (left side by usual approach) has some ramps that can minimize scrambling.

There are many cliffs so the "direct" approach may not work and may get you into deep trouble. It's possible to hike right to the cache without really needing your hands but there are a few rock "steps" where you might use your hands for balance.

The cache is near some cliffs so be extra careful but I wouldn't call it a scary spot unless heights really bother you. You don't want to trip at the cache location.

It's best to do this in the morning before thunderstorms move in. This area is a good target for lightning.

There isn’t a really good parking area near the trailhead. The road varies in width and is wide enough in places to park but I’ve been cautioned by a ranger to really get off the road because of what a few others might do.

It is a primitive trail that gets little use so it's easy to loose the route, especially near the first pass and the backside. There's no trail for the climbs. The hike can be less than one mile one-way.

Additional Waypoints
D113C00 - Trail Start
N 38° 44.033 W 104° 55.798
Yes, there's a trail here - head north.
D213C00 - Trail point 1
N 38° 44.144 W 104° 55.740
Point to help you find the route - it's a primitive trail.
D313C00 - Trail point 2
N 38° 44.159 W 104° 55.694
Trail crossing pass
D413C00 - Trail point 3
N 38° 44.169 W 104° 55.656
Trail turning corner, from northeast to southeast
D513C00 - Trail point 4
N 38° 44.142 W 104° 55.624
Rock cairn was here and there are others to guide you
D613C00 - Trail point 5
N 38° 44.113 W 104° 55.609
Point to help find route
D713C00 - Trail point 6
N 38° 44.096 W 104° 55.614
Pass between rock pinacles
D813C00 - Route point 7
N 38° 44.095 W 104° 55.639
No trail, turn north here and go up "ramp"
R113C00 - Turnout 1
N 38° 43.969 W 104° 55.958
Largest nearby turnout but longer walk
R213C00 - Turnout 2
N 38° 44.022 W 104° 55.850
I've parked here. It's possible to get off the road more here than some other places. Be careful of soft gravel. You can get stuck in soft gravel.
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 Additional Waypoints (10)

CodeNameTypeCommentsDateCoordinatesDistance
D113C00Trail Start Trailhead Yes, there's a trail here - head north. 06/02/2007 N 38° 44.033 W 104° 55.798 0.28 kms SW 
D213C00Trail point 1 Reference Point Point to help you find the route - it's a primitive trail. 06/02/2007 N 38° 44.144 W 104° 55.740 0.16 kms W 
D313C00Trail point 2 Reference Point Trail crossing pass 06/02/2007 N 38° 44.159 W 104° 55.694 0.12 kms NW 
D413C00Trail point 3 Reference Point Trail turning corner, from northeast to southeast 06/02/2007 N 38° 44.169 W 104° 55.656 0.10 kms N 
D513C00Trail point 4 Reference Point Rock cairn was here and there are others to guide you 06/02/2007 N 38° 44.142 W 104° 55.624 0.05 kms N 
D613C00Trail point 5 Reference Point Point to help find route 06/02/2007 N 38° 44.113 W 104° 55.609 0.04 kms E 
D713C00Trail point 6 Reference Point Pass between rock pinacles 06/02/2007 N 38° 44.096 W 104° 55.614 0.05 kms SE 
D813C00Route point 7 Reference Point No trail, turn north here and go up "ramp" 06/02/2007 N 38° 44.095 W 104° 55.639 0.04 kms S 
R113C00Turnout 1 Parking Area Largest nearby turnout but longer walk 06/02/2007 N 38° 43.969 W 104° 55.958 0.54 kms SW 
R213C00Turnout 2 Parking Area I've parked here. It's possible to get off the road more here than some other places. Be careful of soft gravel. You can get stuck in soft gravel. 06/02/2007 N 38° 44.022 W 104° 55.850 0.36 kms SW 

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It's possible to look right at the cache without moving anything but it has natural camouflage and blends in. The container is about 4.5 by 6.5 inches - I didn't measure it.

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10 Logs: Found it 10  

Found it 06/26/2016 By angelnomore
First I would like to start off by stating that I was horrible at following directions on this one...I took the more "direct" and definitely "dangerous" route to this cache. I was however smart enough to follow the trail points on the way back to the road, it was a wonderful hike compared to the route in lol. My husband and I searched and searched at the top, but we had lost too much blood sweat and tears to give up....finally found the cache. Great camo!!! Loved it, a favorite point for this cache for sure. Left a pathtag and picked up a traveler to take to GW14er. Thank you for the fun.

Found it 05/31/2016 By Mikejama
This is a cache I have had my eye on for awhile..I was ready for my 100th cache and knew this was the one awesome spot left a travel bug...nice to be the first to find in so long definitely getting a favorite point...tftc:)

Found it 09/06/2014 By MountainBear
Found with Javachip. TFTC!

Found it 06/27/2013 By WingsAndTales
I can't tell you the number of time I have driven past this one and each time thinking that I need to get up there. My marks for "Follows Instructions" would have been pretty poor. We didn't do anything dangerous but just made it harder than it really needed to be. Beautiful views of the ridge to the south. TFTC

Found it 06/27/2013 By estes01
WingsAndTales and I made this into a 4 terrain just by ignoring some of the waypoints. I wonder if I will ever learn that the shortest route is not always the best. It was good practice, climbing the rocks and navigating through some talus, as 14er season has arrived. Spectacular views of other hills and mountains we have climbed. A favorite point for sure.

Found it 07/15/2012 By CO Rockhounds
I was hiking up to the cache with my dad. I liked the hike and it was an amazing view from the top. We heard a young girl say, "Wow" when she saw us at the summit.
I loved the camo; funny container.
The hike was worth a favorite point for sure. Thanks for bringing us here!
SL TFTC

This entry was edited by CO Rockhounds on Monday, 16 July 2012 at 13:58:39 UTC.

Found it 09/05/2010 By olesmokey
great spot TFTC

Found it 09/05/2010 By saharawheeler
great hike and beautiful view. love creativity in making your container. TFTC ;D

Found it 05/04/2010 By Adrenalin Junkie
I love the container

Found it 09/07/2009 By titocache
Great spot for a cache! I had no idea there was a trail back here. But sure enough, once we hit your trailhead waypoint there were cairns marking the trail all the way up. Thanks for a fun one, with a great view. Dropped TB, SL.