Spruce Canyon Trail in Mesa Verde

Spruce Canyon Trail

A 2.5 mile loop that starts from the trailhead to Spruce Tree House. Enjoy the bottom of Spruce Canyon, then switchback back up to the mesa top.

Guide Sections

Use Spruce Canyon Trail's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.

Hiking

Spruce Canyon Trail Details

Difficulty

Moderate

Distance

2.4 miles

Estimated time

1.25 hours

Region

N/A

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the park on the quiet Spruce Canyon Trail. A strenuous two and a half mile loop that starts from the trailhead to Spruce Tree House. Hike down a series of switchbacks to the bottom of Spruce Canyon, follow the seasonal streambed, and then switchback back up to the mesa top. The gate to the trailhead is open in the summer only from 8:30am-6pm, so plan accordingly!