Near Cathedral Spires Spur Trail
Spire 2 and the Khayyam Spire towering above the trail
Near Cathedral Spires Spur Trail
Near Cathedral Spires Spur Trail

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Cathedral Spires Spur Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
If you are looking for great views like Cathedral Spires but without the crowds, this is the trail for you.
0.4
mi
Distance
318
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsGeologically SignificantViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
None

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.35mi
Distance
318ft
Elevation Gain
17ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
6,624ft
High Point
6,304ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the parking lot, follow the trail that heads north toward the Cathedral Spires. At 0.4-miles there is a small overgrown trail on the right side. The trail is narrow, overgrown and rugged. It wanders up by the spires through the trees and ends at a point with an incredible view of the valleys and mountains to the North.

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