Loading trail…
Free — you'll pick up right here.
Watch this trail
Sign up to watch it — saving subscribes you to gate, closure and report changes.
Colorado
1.2 mi
Distance
214 ft
Gain
We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
What we do know
Inside Rio Grande National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
Access via US 160: Wolf Creek Pass
Road status feeds from the state DOT 511 network.
State DOT 511 · 32 d ago
Nobody's filed a report here yet — be the first.
Why you'll love it
Spruce Lake
AI-suggested draft · review before you go
Spruce Lake is a short out-and-back trail located in the Norwood Ranger District of Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest in Colorado. The trail covers 1.1 miles with an elevation gain of 214 feet, making it an accessible option for hikers of varying abilities. This trail provides a straightforward route to Spruce Lake, ideal for those seeking a quick outdoor excursion without extensive elevation challenges. The moderate elevation gain is spread across the relatively short distance, ensuring a manageable hike for most visitors. The trail is maintained by the Norwood Ranger District of the GMUG National Forest, which oversees recreation and land management in the area. The out-and-back format means hikers will follow the same route returning to the trailhead, allowing for flexibility in turnaround time and distance covered. Spruce Lake offers visitors a chance to experience the natural landscape of Colorado's national forest system in a compact hiking experience.
Treasure Mountain
~7 min drive
2.0 mi · Easy
Overlook
~7 min drive
0.0 mi · Easy
Windy Pass
~9 min drive
8.2 mi · Expert
Coal Creek
~15 min drive
17 mi · Easy
Crater Lake
~22 min drive
6.0 mi · Easy
South Fork Archuleta
~4 min drive
7.1 mi · Hard
Archuleta
~5 min drive
14 mi · Hard
Beaver Creek
~6 min drive
16 mi · Moderate
West Fork
~7 min drive
23 mi · Expert
Hope Creek
~7 min drive
12 mi · Hard
