Hike Spruce Canyon Trail, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado

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Begins from the Spruce Tree House trail, follows the bottom of Spruce Tree Canyon, turns up Spruce Canyon, and returns to the museum via the picnic area. The trailhead is located near the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum. Please contact a ranger for times the gate above the trailhead is open. Registration at the trailhead or museum is required. The Spruce Canyon Trail offers an opportunity to explore the canyon bottoms of Mesa Verde and discover the plants and wildlife that live in this habitat. Once there is snow, the gate to the trailhead is closed. Winter trail access is from the Chapin Mesa Picnic Area, with return the same way. You may park in the Museum parking lot or near the picnic area, along the headquarters loop. The winter trail starts just beyond the entrance to the picnic area, on your right (look for pink flagging). Total distance is 2 to 4 miles, depending on trail conditions. Due to elevation gain and distance this trail is rated as difficult.

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