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Waterton Canyon Trail – Strontia Springs Dam loop from Roxborough Park

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United States

Colorado

Douglas County

Waterton Canyon Trail – Strontia Springs Dam loop from Roxborough Park

Hard

2.5

(3)

riders

Waterton Canyon Trail – Strontia Springs Dam loop from Roxborough Park

04:16

44.0km

1,010m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Roxborough State Park

Pike National Forest

Nelson Ranch Open Space

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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675 m

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the trail head for segment 1 of the Colorado Trail. There is a vault toilet and parking at the trail head.

Tip by

5.49 km

Waterton Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Waterton Canyon Trail starts as a dirt road trail that runs along the South Platte River and through Waterton Canyon. After Strontia Springs Dam the road will turn to singletrack. The trail is also the start of the Colorado Trail.

Tip by

10.7 km

Strontia Springs Dam

Highlight • Monument

Great place to see the Strontia Springs Dam. There are picnic tables and restrooms before the road turns to single track.

Tip by

44.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

12.8 km

5.68 km

3.69 km

2.38 km

419 m

Surfaces

20.4 km

13.6 km

6.40 km

2.76 km

480 m

434 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,440 m)

Lowest point (1,670 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Waterton Canyon Trail – Strontia Springs Dam loop from Roxborough Park

Waterton Canyon Recreation Area – Colorado Trail Trailhead

Waterton Canyon Trail

Strontia Springs Dam

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