Hike the Spruce Canyon Trail

3.1 Miles Round Trip - 754 ft gain - Out-and-Back Trail

Hike the Spruce Canyon Trail

Spruce Canyon Trailhead, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States

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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.

Photos: Paul Waak, Nick Amoscato