Hike the Spruce Canyon Trail
Spruce Canyon Trailhead
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3.1 miles
Elevation Gain
754 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
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Spruce Canyon Trail is a favorite trail of many hikers in Mesa Verde National Park. The Spruce Canyon Trail is a 3 mile out and back trail that features amazing wildflowers, mammals, and birds. The hike is relatively peaceful for being so popular, and features a different hiking experience than the rest of the park. The trees change from small Pines and Junipers to extremely tall Douglas Firs.
The Spruce Canyon trail is very well taken care of. The trail begin with a descent into Spruce Tree Canyon and then follows a stream for 3/4 of a mile before climbing a side canyon back up to the ridge. The trailhead is located on the Chapin Mesa within Mesa Verde National Park. The trail is open for use year round.
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Crystal Sibson
8/14/2020
Beautiful Ruins
On my recent visit to the park only part of this trail could be accessed. The Spruce Tree House was quite impressive even
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