Field trip: PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals
PPG WTS - Wilderness Fundamentals Field Day – Spruce Mountain Trail
A day hike to further explore the 10 essentials, gear, Leave No Trace, Trip Planning, Trail Courtesy, What to Do When Things Go Wrong, Group Dynamics, and Safety.
Contacts
Glenn Barr
Primary Leader
- Sat, Sep 17, 2022
- Pikes Peak
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- For Beginners (Getting Started Series)
- Mileage: 8.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 500 ft
- High Point Elevation: 7,500 ft
- Pace: Casual
- FULL (11 capacity)
- FULL (4 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Spruce Mountain Open Space Trailhead
13415 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO
Spruce Mountain Driving Instructions:
ADDRESS: 13415 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO
From I-25, take the Greenland Exit (167) to the west and travel ¼ mile west on Greenland Road and ½ mile south.
Bypass the Greenland Trailhead and continue right on the main gravel road (Noe Road) over two sets of railroad tracks.
Continue another mile west on Noe Road to Spruce Mountain Road.
Take a left and head south for about one mile to the parking area on your right.
OR, cars can exit at Larkspur and go south six miles to Spruce Mountain Road to the entrance on the right.
ADDRESS: 13415 Spruce Mountain Road, Larkspur, CO
From I-25, take the Greenland Exit (167) to the west and travel ¼ mile west on Greenland Road and ½ mile south.
Bypass the Greenland Trailhead and continue right on the main gravel road (Noe Road) over two sets of railroad tracks.
Continue another mile west on Noe Road to Spruce Mountain Road.
Take a left and head south for about one mile to the parking area on your right.
OR, cars can exit at Larkspur and go south six miles to Spruce Mountain Road to the entrance on the right.
A casual 5.5-mile fun and informative hike to review:
-Ten essentials (what do you carry and why)
-Wilderness travel / Leave No Trace
-Ten essentials (what do you carry and why)
-Wilderness travel / Leave No Trace
-When things go wrong
-Weather planning vs reality
-Favorite hikes and snacks
-Weather planning vs reality
-Favorite hikes and snacks
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Daypack
- 10 Essentials
- Student Exam
- Appropriate clothing and footwear for weather conditions
Trip Reports