The Number One hike in the Flat Tops Wilderness area is the Devils Causeway, a 6 mile out-and-back hike to a narrow 4-foot wide 50-foot long land bridge.

Hike up the switchbacks, tiptoe or crawl across the Causeway, get some selfies, crawl back across then descend back to the trailhead.

Or you can add in a loop to spend more time in the beautiful backcountry and make it a 11 mile loop instead of just seeing the quick tourist hit. Volcanic cliffs, alpine tundra, beautiful lakes – it’s a shame that most people do the Causeway and then turn back!

Little Causeway Lake

Little Causeway Lake
A still morning shot of Little Causeway Lake from the climb up to the Devils Causeway.


The Devils Causeway

The Devils Causeway
If you’re squeamish about heights, this is where you poop yourself.


Alpine Meadows

Alpine Meadows
After you clear the Causeway, the high alpine meadows of the Flat Tops stretch out to the horizon.


Flat and Flat

Flat and Flat
Flat Tops stretch out in every direction.


Lush Greenery

Lush Greenery
Coming down the Bear River is lush greenery just calling for moose.


Stillwater Reservoir

Stillwater Reservoir
Just the right sunlight angle and a polarizing lens, and Stillwater Reservoir lights up.


Flat Tops

Flat Tops
Coming out of the Flat Tops Wilderness.


Devils Causeway Loop

Devils Causeway Loop
Google Earth visual of the Devils Causeway Loop


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