Devil’s Gate Overlook

The overlook gives visitors a sweeping view of the Sweetwater River valley where trails west - the California Trail, Mormon Trail, Oregon Trail, and Pony Express Trail -  met as they passed through  valley. 

Millions of years ago the valley was filled with sediment. As the river flowed through the valley it cut down through the dirt and eventually hit granite and kept cutting. Years of erosion exposed the ridge and the slot that was an important landmark and source of wonder to travelers. 

 The overlook has a short, paved, and accessible trail with interpretive signs.  Overlook   42.4373, -107.21756