Waterton Canyon Trailhead

Category: Hiking area

Address: 12437-12489 Waterton Canyon, Littleton, CO 80127, USA

Phone: +13036343745

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Katie K.

Sep 27, 2022

Easy and beautiful scenery

Tiana Duncan

Sep 26, 2022

Lost a star because i didn't see a big horn sheep. Jk but it was quite busy (obviously, on a Saturday morning). I hiked it as the beginning to the 1st segment of the Colorado Trail. If I were to do it again, I'd do the dog friendly alternate route. You lose most of the crowd by mile 5. Very family friendly with kids, strollers, and an easy place for bikes.

Jose Noel Sorto

Sep 25, 2022

Well, the walk is beautiful

Tre Olson

Sep 14, 2022

Great area to see wildlife.

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Questions & Answers

Can you open carry? We've seen mountain lions

Rob F | Sep 30, 2021
Bevin Peters | Sep 30, 2021

I believe there are signs at the trailhead saying no firearms

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Are dogs allowed..on leash of course

Cindy Green | Oct 1, 2019
John Joseph Niemann | Oct 1, 2019

No they are not allowed in the main trail. They are only allowed in the Lockheed Martin Recreation Area and around Chatfield

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This may be a dumb question and I need to do more research, but how do you get here? A friend told me to check it out, I figured it would be similar to other canyons and I could just drive through. All entrances are closed/ private.

Renee McElduff (Renee) | Sep 24, 2022
Geoff Seckman | Sep 24, 2022

Park in parking lot across the road from trail/road entrance and walk or ride a bicycle in.

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Are dirt bikes allowed?

strange one | May 3, 2022
Kratos_Adventures | May 3, 2022

Nope 🙅‍♂️

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Are electric bikes allowed? Due to mobility issues... and/or available for rental ??

Issy R | Jan 3, 2022
Kyle Colby | Jan 3, 2022

Public tail, no rental is available. Technically e-bikes are not allowed, but they remain a gray area with forest service and Denver water rules. Denver water does do accommodations for ADA etc. Give them a call, they are incredibly helpful people

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Web says they're open on weekdays only. Are they going to be open tomorrow Friday July 3rd???

Shelly Deguzman | Sep 30, 2020
B. A. | Sep 30, 2020

They should be open today!

Do you have to pay to enter the park?

Demeko Thomas | Oct 1, 2019
Brittany Rugel | Oct 1, 2019

No fee at all!

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Is a permit or reservation needed to use the picnic area by the parking lot?

Philip Snyder | Oct 1, 2019
Kurt N | Oct 1, 2019

Nope. First come first serve. Only rulenon this trial is NO pets allowed to protect the sheep.

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is the canyon closed for work

Linda Rihel - CDHS | Oct 1, 2018
Marshall Holmes | Oct 1, 2018

It is closed for the next two weeks or so on the weekdays for maintenance. Denver water should have an actual schedule.

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Are dogs allowed on the trail?

Emily Sterns | Oct 1, 2018
Juan Valenzuela | Oct 1, 2018

You cannot go into the canyon with dogs. You can take the trail east of the parking.

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