Name: Spruce Meadows Trail
Rating: 2.8

Conditions

Minor Issues 62 days ago

Snowy, Icy: Trail is packed snow, can be done without snowshoes. Off trail, I was sinking to my knees in places without snowshoes. History

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“Spruce Meadows is a perfect beginner route for someone looking for a slightly longer option.”

— Derek Griffiths

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Features Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Gradual grades and beautiful views!

Description

The Spruce Meadows Trail winds through grassy meadows between Greenland Open Space and Spruce Mountain. With outstanding views of the surrounding buttes, Pikes Peak, Spruce Mountain and the Rampart Range, this easy trail offers something for everyone! The trail crosses over (or under) Spruce Mountain Road twice at marked crossings, and crosses over Noe Road twice before looping back to the parking area.

Flora & Fauna

The Spruce Meadows Trail winds through rolling fields of grasses and wildflowers. Keep an eye out as rattlesnakes and coyotes make Spruce Meadows home.

Contacts

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

Full Details

Trail Ratings

2.8 from 5 votes

#2

in Greenland Open Space

#18477

Overall

2.8 from 5 votes

5 Star		20%
4 Star		0%
3 Star		20%
2 Star		60%
1 Star		0%

Rankings

#2

in Greenland Open Space

#1,787

in Colorado

#18,477

Overall

8 Views Last Month

370 Since Oct 29, 2015

Easy

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Length 8.3 Miles 13.4 Kilometers	603' 184 m Ascent -601' -183 m Descent
3% Avg Grade (2°) 11% Max Grade (6°)	7,178' 2,188 m High 6,842' 2,086 m Low

Spruce Meadows Trail

Length

8.3 Miles 13.4 Kilometers

603' 184 m

-601' -183 m

3%

11%

7,178' 2,188 m

6,842' 2,086 m

Shared By Derek Griffiths

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