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Colorado Renaissance Festival

Colorado Renaissance Festival

7.05km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

The Colorado Renaissance Festival is a Renaissance fair in Colorado located in Larkspur, Colorado 39 miles south of Denver and 32 miles north of Colorado Springs. The Renaissance Festival typically runs between the months of June and August. It is based on a 16th-century Tudor village.The festival features over 200 artisan shops and hundreds of costumed performers. The festival also hosts weddings in accordance to the themed weekends.

Monument Lake

Monument Lake

8.76km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Monument Lake is a 40 acre reservoir in the Tri-Lakes area, which includes the communities of Monument, Palmer Lake, Woodmar, and Larkspur. Although it is quite small, Monument Lake is very easy to access and can therefore be crowded during peak recreational seasons.

United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel

United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel

17.9km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

The Chapel of the United States Air Force Academy is a religious building completed in 1962 in the area of cadets, north of Colorado Springs, in the area known as El Paso County area, Colorado, United States. With 46m high is placed on an area adjacent to the Court of Honor podium.The Cadet Chapel was awarded the American Institute of Architects' National Twenty-five Year Award in 1996 and, as part of the Cadet Area, was named a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2004.

Lake Gulch Road

Lake Gulch Road

18.78km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

The Beautiful Lake Gulch Trail Is An Easy 1-Mile Hike In Colorado That’s Great For Beginners And Kids. The 2,600-acre state park is quite the hidden gem in the Centennial State and is ripe with adventure. Several hiking trails range from easy to difficult, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers with varying skillsets.

Manitou Park Lake

Manitou Park Lake

21.03km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Manitou Park Lake is located in Teller County, Colorado. The park was established in 1974 and covers an area of 3 acres. The lake is open to the public for fishing and boating. Manitou Park Lake is stocked with Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Brook Trout. The lake is also home to a variety of wildlife, including beavers, muskrats, ducks, and herons. Visitors to the park can also enjoy picnicking, hiking, and bird watching. Manitou Park Lake is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the outdoors.

Manitou Lake

Manitou Lake

21.18km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Manitou Lake is a natural freshwater lake located in Teller County, Colorado. The lake is approximately 1.5 miles long and 0.5 miles wide, with a maximum depth of about 15 feet. The shores of the lake are lined with trees and plants, and the water is clear and clean. Manitou Lake is a popular spot for swimming, fishing, and picnicking. The lake is also a popular destination for bird watching, as it is home to a variety of aquatic birds, including ducks, geese, and herons.

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Castlewood Canyon State Park

21.69km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Castlewood Canyon State Park offers a beautiful natural setting with hiking, picnicking, rock climbing, sightseeing and so more. The park retains a unique part of Colorado's history, the remains of Castlewood Canyon Dam. Visitors can still see the remnants and damage from that dam which burst in 1933.

Devils Head

Devils Head

21.94km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Devils Head is a mountain summit in the Rampart Range of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The 9,749-foot peak is located in Pike National Forest, 14.2 miles southwest by south of the community of Sedalia in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. Some of the forest has softened the looks, as there used to be a more obvious eye socket, and facial features. However, from this angle, one is still able to see the face and even horns.

Lovell Gulch Trailhead

Lovell Gulch Trailhead

22.02km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Lovell Gulch Trailhead is located in Teller County, Colorado and offers breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains. The trailhead is situated at an elevation of 9,200 feet and provides access to a variety of hiking and biking trails. Visitors can also enjoy picnicking, fishing, and bird watching in the area. The Lovell Gulch Trailhead is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike and is a great way to experience the beauty of Colorado.

New Santa Fe Regional Trail

New Santa Fe Regional Trail

22.36km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

The New Santa Fe Regional Trail connects the Tri-Lakes area and northern Colorado Springs following the historic, right-of-way of the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad. The trail is popular among hikers, cyclists, equestrians and families out for a stroll. Along the way you'll find interpretive signs, wildlife and interesting geological features, not to mention incredible views, in particular Pikes Peak. The trail passes through the town of Monument.

Rampart Reservoir

Rampart Reservoir

22.43km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Rampart Reservoir is situated in Pike National Forest and can be found northwest of Colorado Springs. The reservoir is located on a granite plateau approximately 9,000 feet above sea level and consists of a body of water with a capacity of 13,000,000,000 US gallons. This water supplies the domestic drinking water for the city of Colorado Springs, and because of this fact, access to the area was briefly limited after the September 11 attacks on the United States.

Devil's Head Lookout

Devil's Head Lookout

22.73km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Devil's Head Lookout is a U.S. Forest Service fire lookout tower at the summit of Devils Head in Douglas County. The station was first established in 1912, with the original tower built in 1919. In the summer of 1951, the old tower was dismantled and current structure was built. In 1991. Sitting at the highest point of Rampart Range, the fire lookout is the last remaining such structure to be in service along the Front Range of Colorado.

Ridgeline Open Space

Ridgeline Open Space

23.2km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

This is a hiking or biking park in the middle of a subdivision of Caste Rock. The park provides some nice scenery, great views of the front range, and many options.

Rampart Range Road

Rampart Range Road

23.26km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

The Rampart Range Road is a scenic byway located in Teller County, Colorado. The road stretches for approximately 30 miles, providing stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. Along the way, visitors can enjoy numerous hiking and camping opportunities. The road is also popular with cyclists and motorists alike, as it winds its way through some of the most scenic parts of the state. In addition to its natural beauty, the Rampart Range Road is also rich in history.

Blodgett Peak

Blodgett Peak

23.53km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Blodgett Peak is a mountain summit in El Paso County, Colorado. Blodgett Peak is located in Pike National Forest. and at its base is Blodgett Peak Open Space of Colorado Springs. Blodgett Peak is located in the Northwest part of town just south of the Air Force Academy, and this peak sees a lot of traffic due to the city recently opening the lower part of the mountain as the Blodgett Peak Open Space.

Canyon View Nature Trail

Canyon View Nature Trail

23.74km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center

24.69km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

The Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center is located in Teller County. The center is home to a wide variety of dinosaur remains, including many complete skeletons. In addition to providing an amazing window into the prehistoric past, the center also offers a variety of educational programs and events. Visitors can learn about the different types of dinosaurs that once lived in the area, and see how these creatures lived and interacted with their environment.

Triebold Paleontology

Triebold Paleontology

24.7km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Triebold Paleontology is a world-renowned paleontology research and education institution located in Teller County. In addition to its groundbreaking research, Triebold Paleontology offers a wide range of educational programs for both adults and children. These programs include tours of the facility, workshops on fossils and dinosaurs, and summer camps for kids.

Aspen Valley Ranch

Aspen Valley Ranch

26.63km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Aspen Valley Ranch is a nature preserve and working ranch, which is home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, elk, deer, and bald eagles. The ranch also features a hiking trail, horseback riding, camping, and fishing. Aspen Valley Ranch is open to the public for day-use only. In addition to its natural beauty, the ranch is also home to a herd of domestic bison. The bison are used for meat production and provide visitors with an up-close view of these majestic animals.

Thunder Butte

Thunder Butte

27.78km from Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Thunder Butte is a prominent butte landmark located in the northwest corner of Ziebach County, South Dakota, in the United States. Thunder Butte is a large, isolated hill that can be seen for many miles in every direction, and has served throughout history as an important orientation point for area residents or a navigational aide for travelers crossing the surrounding plains. The butte gives its name to a small community at its base, and to a small creek that runs into the Moreau River.

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Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

13415 S Spruce Mountain Rd, Larkspur, CO 80118, USA

The 1,390-acre Spruce Mountain Open Space Park in Larkspur, Colorado is a hiker’s paradise. With 8.5 miles of trails, impressive wildlife, and beautiful views, nature-lovers will delight in spending a day here.The trail system provides immediate access to fun terrain and views. The climb to the upper loop is hard and so worth the effort.