Trip
Leader in Training (LIT) Trip – Spruce Mountain Trail
This is an LIT (Leader in Training) hike for Teresa Brandon
Contacts
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 577 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,640 ft
- Pace: 1.5 uphill, 2.0 downhill
- 6 (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Fri, Oct 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
- Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 10:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This will be a nice fall hike with doable elevation gain and some nice overlooks. The trail begins with a relatively easy grade up to a few switchbacks leveling out at the top where a nearby overlook gives us a lovely view to the East. Then we will hike through the trees to Windy Point where we will stop to enjoy the views to the South. Hopefully Pikes Peak will be in view. We will stop for a snack break at Windy Point unless it is too windy. In that case we will move to a more sheltered spot. After our break, we will continue around the loop of the plateau to the last of the overlooks to the North. From then it’s down the same path we took up.
There are Porta Potties at the Trailhead.
Weather forecast to be sent two days in advance of hike.
We will meet at the Cabelas parking lot at 8 AM and will plan to leave by 8:15. We will gather at the North end of the lot. Do not park near the restaurant or hotels. https://maps.app.goo.gl/L5h77dsy2vjMmfiNA
Please advise if you plan on meeting at the Spruce Mountain trailhead: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MeRUP7gs9mfjQm6c7
Badges
leaders will earn:
CMC Trip Leader School
Required Equipment
Please bring your 10 essentials