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Spruce Mountain is a large, tree-covered mesa that is visible from Interstate I-25.


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Map Key

4.0

Miles

6.4

KM

97%

Runnable

7,626' 2,325 m

High

7,122' 2,171 m

Low

549' 167 m

Up

177' 54 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views

Runner Notes

Once you reach the Upper Loop Junction, you can really be able to open up your legs for a fairly flat 1.7-mile loop.

Description

The Spruce Mountain Trail switchbacks 400 feet up the north side of Spruce Mountain. Once you reach the Upper Loop Junction, you'll be running on a fairly flat 1.7 mile loop that's pretty easy going.

Along the top, be sure to take in the views from several rocky overlooks. The first lookout offers breathtaking views of the Greenland Trail and Greenland Open Space below. You also have great views of Pikes Peak and the Palmer Divide.

To make a complete loop and avoid going down the switchbacks, drop down the Service Road and turn north (right) onto the Eagle Pass Trail and take this back to the parking lot.

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Derek Griffiths

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Photos

My dog sitting on a cool rock formation.
Aug 23, 2018 near Palmer…, CO
Great spot for some hot chocolate while snowshoeing.
Aug 4, 2022 near Palmer…, CO
Windy Point - Spruce Mountain
Aug 30, 2018 near Palmer…, CO
A light dusting of snow and frost makes for a wonderful sight.
Apr 4, 2017 near Palmer…, CO
Trailhead.
Jul 27, 2019 near Monument, CO
Breaking trail.
Aug 4, 2022 near Palmer…, CO

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