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Spruce Mountain Trail

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Hiking – Spruce Mountain Trail

Casual social hike to enjoy winter/cold weather hiking while exploring the scenery of the Spruce Mountain Open Space. 5.5 miles, casual pace.

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Glenn Barr
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Dec 10, 2022
  • Pikes Peak
  • Hiking
  • Basic
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 7,500 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2.0mph (ish)

This casual hike will provide a fun time in the Colorado winter weather (snow, sun, wind, warm, cold?  who knows).  No speedsters need join  - this is not the hike for you. 

No pets.

Planned Route: from TH parking hike to Eagle Pass East intersection and then up the switchbacks past Pine Junction to the Upper Loop. We will enjoy a break at Windy Point and then continue around the loop back to Oak Shortcut, down the hill, and back to the TH parking.

Questions or concerns?  Please email Glenn -  GJB2000@GMAIL.COM

Group will meet at the Spruce Mountain Open Space Trailhead to be ready for the TH brief and to hike at 8:00am

Address: 13415 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO 80118

Driving Instructions: I-25 to Larkspur Exit. Go south on Spruce Mtn Rd 6 miles (one mile past the intersection with Noe Rd).  TH for cars is on right

Spruce Mountain Open Space Website: https://www.douglas.co.us/open-space-natural-resources/properties/spruce-mountain-open-space-and-trail/

Trail Map: https://www.douglas.co.us/documents/spruce-mountain-open-space-trail.pdf

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Spruce Mountain Trail

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Ten essentials
  • Consider weather forecast carefully and adjust gear appropriately
  • Traction and hiking poles recommended to be ready to use if needed
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