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Spruce Mountain (red)

Spruce Mountain offers a 3.3-mile out-and-back or loop that climbs to a wooded summit in the southern Adirondacks. The trail gains elevation steadily through mixed forest, with the upper sections narrowing as you approach the top. Expect a moderately steep ascent — manageable for most hikers in a half-day outing.

Length
2.7 mi
Elevation gain
810 ft
Difficulty · est.
Moderate
Book time
2 h 2 m
§ Before you go
  • GroundSurface
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Elevation profile
Max 2,651 ftMin 1,844 ftNet gain 810 ft
2,651 ft1,844 ft0 mi0.8 mi1.6 mi2.5 mi3.3 mi
§ Nearby parking

120 parking areas· 1 accessible

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Uncle Carl's Coffee
14.0 mi away
Restaurant
Nettle Meadow at The Hitching Post
10.6 mi away
General store
Adirondack Country Store
14.3 mi away
Shelter
Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To
7.1 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (13)
Trails (19)
Lean-tos (4)
  • Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To7.1 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #2 Lean-To7.6 mi
  • Lizard Pond Lean-To8.3 mi
  • Murphy Lake Lean-To11.5 mi
Primitive campsites (93)
  • Harrisburg Lake Road Campsite5.3 mi
  • Harrisburg Lake Road Campsite5.6 mi
  • Harrisburg Lake Road Campsite5.7 mi
  • Harrisburg Lake Road Campsite6.0 mi
  • River Road Campsite 56.1 mi
  • Buttermilk Road Campsite 76.2 mi
  • Harrisburg Lake Road Campsite6.3 mi
  • Harrisburg Lake Road Campsite6.3 mi
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