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HIKE INFORMATION: We are providing hike length and difficulty so you can judge your comfort
level. We stay together as a group and leave no hiker behind.
HIKE NAME: Spruce Mountain Hike
DATE: May 4, 2026
HIKE LEADER: Jim Montgomery
TRAILHEAD: Spruce Mountain Open Space trailhead
MEETING PLACE: Woodman Park n’ Ride Arrive by 8:00, leave by 8:15.
Be sure you are in the east parking lot nearest I25, address 6910 Mark Dabling.n
HIKE STARTS at: 9:00. Please arrive by: 8:45
HIKE DISTANCE: about 5.9 miles
ELEVATION GAIN: about 580 ft
HIKING TIME (moving time): 2.5 -3 hours
HIKE DIFFICULTY RANGE: Moderate. There are a few short, steep sections.
HIKE DESCRIPTION: Spruce Mountain is one of the limestone buttes just east of Rampart
Range and north of Palmer Lake. We will follow the forested trail as it makes its way up the side
of the butte. At the top, the trail makes a loop, providing a wonderful view of Pikes Peak,
Rampart Range,Greenland Open Space and the valley below. If we are lucky there should be a
few wildflowers just emerging.
HIKER PREPARATION/EQUIPMENT: Bring plenty of freshwater and a snack if you wish.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD: From I 25 and E. Woodman Rd., drive north on
Highway 25 for 14 miles. Take the exit toward S. County line Rd./Palmer Divide road. Turn left
onto South County line/Palmer Divide Road and continue driving for 2.6 miles. Turn right just
after the railroad tracks onto Spruce Mountain Road and drive 3.5 miles. Turn left and drive 300
feet to Spruce Mountain Trail parking lot.
RESTROOM: portable restroom
PETS: Yes, on leash. Be sure to pick up after your dog.