Big Spruce Trail
Trail
0.2 mile
0.3 kilometer
point to point
Easy
Elevation
Ascent:
28'
8 m
Descent: -2' -1 m
High: 544' 166 m
Low: 517' 157 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 3% (2°)
Max Grade: 6% (3°)
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Unknown
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“A .2 mile trail that leads you to and around a 144' tall Spruce tree.”
— Donovan Fitzgerald
Features
Birding · Fall Colors · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Description
This .2 mile trail that leads you to and around a 144' tall Spruce tree. This Sitka Spruce was designated the state champion in 2008 for being the largest of it's species in Oregon. Standing 144' tall, 48' in circumference and 15 1/2' in diameter, it is estimated to be 750 to 800 years old.
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Land Manager: Cape Meares National Wildlife Refuge
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Aug 29, 2017
Donovan Fitzgerald
A short hike through some beautiful forest to a massive spruce.
0.4mi
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