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Spruce Mountain Trail

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 3.8 (35)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Larkspur, Monument, and Palmer Park
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“Spruce Mountain is a large, tree-covered mesa that is visible from Interstate I-25. ”

Derek Griffiths
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4.0

Miles

6.4

KM

Point to Point

7,626' 2,325 m

High

7,122' 2,171 m

Low

549' 167 m

Up

177' 54 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

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Description

The Spruce Mountain Trail switchbacks 400 feet up the north side of Spruce Mountain. Once you reach the Upper Loop Junction, you'll be hiking on a fairly flat 1.7 mile loop that's pretty easy going.

Along the top, be sure to take in the views from several rocky overlooks. The first lookout offers breathtaking views of the Greenland Trail and Greenland Open Space below. You also have great views of Pikes Peak and the Palmer Divide.

To make a complete loop and avoid going down the switchbacks, drop down the Service Road and turn north (right) onto the Eagle Pass Trail and take this back to the parking lot.

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Land Manager: Douglas County, CO - Parks, Trails & Building Grounds

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My dog sitting on a cool rock formation.
Aug 23, 2018 near Palmer…, CO
Great spot for some hot chocolate while snowshoeing.
Aug 4, 2022 near Palmer…, CO
Windy Point - Spruce Mountain
Aug 30, 2018 near Palmer…, CO
A light dusting of snow and frost makes for a wonderful sight.
Apr 4, 2017 near Palmer…, CO
Trailhead.
Jul 27, 2019 near Monument, CO
Breaking trail.
Aug 4, 2022 near Palmer…, CO

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Mar 27, 2022
John Oberlin
Feb 27, 2022
Cat Evans
5.5mi — 1h 56m
May 24, 2021
Alan Dickinson
4.6mi
Nov 25, 2020
Tracey Ziniel
Aug 8, 2020
GW Ullrich
Jul 29, 2020
Brian Dillner
Hiked with Thomas and Michael. We SEEN a black bear and cub. Nice hike for scouts. 8.2mi — 2h 45m
Jul 18, 2020
Dominic Sagar
Great hike. Great for dogs. Very busy but not many mountain bikers. 5.4mi — 2h 18m
Jun 25, 2020
CYNTHIA ADDINGTON
Hardest part of the hike is at the beginning but the rewards are great at about the 1 mile market with beautiful views on the rocky ledges. — 3h 00m

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