Devil's Doorway Trail
Visit the Most Iconic Landmark at Devil's Lake, High on the East Bluff
Climbers build anchors on the prow of the cliff beneath the Devil’s Doorway formation.
Trail At A Glance
Type: Spur
Difficulty: Mild, with exposure to heights
Distance: 0.1 miles
Required Time: 10 minutes
Trail Description
The Park lists the Devil’s Doorway trail as an independent hike, but it’s more of a spur off the East Bluff Trail. But what a spur!
Devil’s Doorway is probably the most iconic formation at Devil’s Lake, a beautiful example of nature’s artistry. There's no better place to watch a Devil’s Lake sunset, or to pose for that "we were there" family picture for the Christmas card.
It’s not too difficult to squirm your way up into Devil’s Doorway itself. Be careful, however, as there’s a good deal of vertical exposure below; you could easily fall 15 - 40 feet if you tumble.
Expect climbers lurking all about the Devil's Doorway bluffs, as there are a bevy of good routes on and beneath the Doorway formation. If you're lucky, you'll get to watch a party climb the Doorway formation itself.
Routes on Devil’s Doorway range from easy (Romper, 5.2) to moderate (Impossible Crack, 5.8). A single bolt drilled into the top of the Doorway formation allows climbers to thread their rope through and rappel to get down after ascending.
