Near Spruceton Trail Shelter Out-and-Back
Steady way up - great work out!
Near Spruceton Trail Shelter Out-and-Back
The trail in nicely broken in for you (Thank you!!!)
Near Spruceton Trail Shelter Out-and-Back
Finally getting close to the shelter
Near Spruceton Trail Shelter Out-and-Back
Getting closer to the top
Near Spruceton Trail Shelter Out-and-Back
Great Vistas of the Catskills

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Spruceton Trail Shelter Out-and-Back

4.0 (1 Rating)
Fantastic trail for the family in winterwonderland - take your snowshoes and sledge!
4.4
mi
Distance
1,395
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Family FriendlyViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.36mi
Distance
1,395ft
Elevation Gain
1,395ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
3,479ft
High Point
2,084ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This is a fantastic trail in a winter wonderland. In the snowy winter months, the trail is broken in for you by the rangers so you could use winter boots but I would highly recommend bringing snowshoes with you (if conditions apply). Year round however, there are fantastic views along the way and very rewarding vistas from the top. On the way back there are several stretches that can be sleded down carefully. The area is lots of fun and a great workout for the whole family.

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