Name: Spruce Meadows Trail
Rating: 2.3

Spruce Meadows Trail

Conditions

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“Spruce Meadows is a perfect beginner route for someone looking for a slightly longer option.”

— Derek Griffiths

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Overview

Features: Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife

Dogs: Leashed

Description

The Spruce Meadows Trail winds through grassy meadows between Greenland Open Space and Spruce Mountain. With outstanding views of the surrounding buttes, Pikes Peak, Spruce Mountain and the Rampart Range, this easy trail offers something for everyone! The trail crosses over (or under) Spruce Mountain Road twice at marked crossings, and crosses over Noe Road twice before looping back to the parking area.

Flora & Fauna

The Spruce Meadows Trail winds through rolling fields of grasses and wildflowers. Keep an eye out as rattlesnakes and coyotes make Spruce Meadows home.

Contacts

Land Manager: Douglas County, CO - Parks, Trails & Building Grounds

Full Details

Trail Ratings

2.3 from 3 votes

#4

in Greenland Open Space

#20547

Overall

2.3 from 3 votes

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3 Star		33%
2 Star		67%
1 Star		0%

Rankings

#4

in Greenland Open Space

#1,905

in Colorado

#20,547

Overall

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238 Since Oct 29, 2015

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Length 8.3 Miles 13.4 Kilometers 98% Runnable	Elevation 603' 184 m Ascent -601' -183 m Descent
3% Avg Grade (2°) 11% Max Grade (6°)	7,178' 2,188 m High 6,842' 2,086 m Low

Spruce Meadows Trail

Length

8.3 Miles 13.4 Kilometers

98%

Elevation

603' 184 m

-601' -183 m

3%

11%

7,178' 2,188 m

6,842' 2,086 m

Conditions

“Spruce Meadows is a perfect beginner route for someone looking for a slightly longer option.”