Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail is a 5.5 mile loop trail that features beautiful wild flowers. The trail is good for all skill levels offers a number of activity options and is accessible from May until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
I-25 S to Larkspur Exit. Go south on Spruce Mountain Road 6 miles (one mile past the intersection with Noe Road). Trailhead for cars is on right.
Jeff Rouse
6 months ago
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18 Completed 15 Reviews
Nice trail, very few folks out. Nice easy walk.
Yvonne Barcewski (299)
8 months ago
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8 Completed 8 Reviews
Beautiful trail. Great views. Early morning on weekend not too many people on teh way up but many on the way down. Moderate hike for someone 50+. Will do this one again.
Josh Bowley (47)
8 months ago
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1 Completed 1 Reviews
Very nice easy hike, good for people of all ages. Busy but to be expected since it is close to town. If you like Dawson's butte you will love this trail.
Robert Brown (223)
9 months ago
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12 Completed 11 Reviews
Bit rainy , but I think that kept people away. Was very un-crowed. The only problem I had all day was dodging the generous amount of dog poo directly on the trail. Horse poo, fair enough but not a lot of reason to let your dog do it's business right on the trail.
Bryan Scherer (90)
10 months ago
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7 Completed 3 Reviews
Nice walking trail but very crowded - even in the early morning.
John Giantonio (505)
10 months ago
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12 Completed 13 Reviews
I hiked this trail again yesterday and it is a nice hike. As a reminder to all, there is no water on this trail. I see a lot of people and a lot with dogs with only a bottle of water. On a day like yesterday - in the low 70s with lots of sun - the dogs and some humans will need plenty of water during the hike. Make sure you bring a Camelbak or something similar to keep water close at hand.
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I just returned and found this to be a great trail. The trail is well maintained and there are some great vistas. I had two dogs with me and it took us two-hours. Of course, very friendly people along the way. Saw a Mule Deer still in Velvet and saw what I think was bear scat - or the end result of one huge dog that eats berries. Water is a definite must and I would suggest a hat. Parking for about 25 cars. Be careful on the way in and out through the metropolis called Larkspur, it's a 25-mile-an-hour speed limit and I'm pretty sure they mean it. Lots of picnic tables along the way so its a nice place to pack a lunch.
Joseph Cavanaugh (81)
11 months ago
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6 Completed 1 Reviews
Great easy to moderate hike depending on fitness level. Took two dogs on leash- friendly hikers and cyclists. Really pretty views of the surrounding area. My sister said she would return with her mountain bike. Take water and use sunscreen
lisa zurcher (859)
about 1 year ago
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11 Completed 8 Reviews
This was a great easy hike and the views were great. We crossed paths with horse riders, bikers, and people with their dogs. We must have started at the wrong location as I had 6.2 miles from my GPS.
Stephanie Mariner (201)
about 1 year ago
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5 Completed 5 Reviews
Today was a wonderful spring day and great for a hike. The views were somewhat obscured by the low level clouds, but really it added a new beauty. Though a cool morning, within the first mile I removed my rain jacket.
Going early on a cloudy day meant we had the trail to ourselves until the last half mile back to the trailhead.
Wild flowers scattered along the trail; bright blues, yellows, and orange. We didn't see any wildlife other than a few darting chipmunks.
The first part of the trail is a bit steep and will wind a novice or a long returning hiker. Switchbacks make the accent a little easier as well. But don't let it stop you. Take breaks and get to the top, it is so very worth it!
This is a great hike with lots to offer and doesn't require a long drive to high county.
The only reason I gave 4 stars and not five is because the trail can get very crowded on the weekends and unfortunately we passed a couple groups who felt they were exempt from having to keep their dogs on a leash.
Gloria Corbine (0)
4 days ago
9 Completed 9 Reviews
Nice trail to share with dogs and horses alike. We didn't really care for the loop at the top as I'm guessing most don't. This portion had a lot less traffic and was no different than any hike in your back yard open space. The parking lot was full and we ended up parking on the side of the road. Overall, it was a nice day with some beautiful views.