Get ready for a classic Colorado adventure on the Spruce Creek Trail, a local favorite that showcases the best of the Rockies. This hike starts with a gentle climb through a beautiful forest of lodgepole pines and aspens, following the sounds of Spruce Creek. The real reward comes as you push higher, with the trail getting steeper and rockier as it leads you past historic mining cabins and cascading waterfalls toward the stunning, high-alpine Mohawk Lakes. The full journey to the upper lakes is a challenging 6-to-7-mile round trip, but the breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks are well worth the effort.