Trip
Hiking – Spruce Mountain Trail
Casual social hike to enjoy hiking while exploring the scenery of the Spruce Mountain Open Space. 5.5 miles, casual pace.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 25, 2026
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,500 ft
- Pace: Moderate Pace 1.5-2mph
- 5 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Overview: This casual hike will provide a fun time in the Colorado spring 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. Portapotties at the trailhead.
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
Required Equipment
- Ten essentials
- Consider weather forecast carefully and adjust gear appropriately