Meadow Spur Trail – Water of the Woods loop from Meadows Trailhead

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Meadow Spur Trail – Water of the Woods loop from Meadows Trailhead

Moderate

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(9939)

9,940

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Meadow Spur Trail – Water of the Woods loop from Meadows Trailhead

01:33

12.6km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Cleveland National Forest

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Parking

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3.60 km

Big Laguna Lake

Lake

4.72 km

Meadow Spur Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A fun singletrack that meanders through the meadows of the Big Laguna Recreation Area.

Tip by

8.41 km

This smaller lake in the Laguna Meadows near the campground usually fills after snow melt and heavier rain. Aside from that it is dry for most of the year, though, so don't be surprised if you don't see a lake where you see it on the map!

If you catch it full, it is a very pretty sight along the meadows. But even when dry, you can see some cool rock formations here.

Tip by

9.58 km

Big Laguna Lake

Highlight • Lake

Big Laguna Lake sits in the middle of the Laguna Meadows. It is a beautiful sight along the trail, surrounded by pine trees and with a view of the Laguna Mountains in the distance.

Tip by

10.4 km

Water of the Woods

Highlight • Lake

This small seasonal pond in the Laguna Meadows is quite pretty, especially in the spring and early summer.

It sits at the junction between Sunset Trail and Kemp Spur Trail, making it a good spot to pause and either continue your hike through the meadows or loop around to another trail.

Tip by

11.1 km