Waterton Canyon to South Platte Townsite

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Waterton Canyon to South Platte Townsite, segment of the Colorado Trail is the gateway to the state. It leads users 16 miles through Waterton Canyon to the South Platte town site. From the Waterton Canyon Trailhead visitors will find a variety of recreation opportunities. Many mountain bikers use the first 6 miles of this section so backpackers beware.

From Waterton Canyon the trail climbs high above the South Platte River offering great views of the surrounding terrain. A variety of ecosystems are encountered from thick oak brush patches to stands of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and spruce. Aspen adds color to the fall color scheme. The trail follows the South Platte River to the Strontia Springs Reservoir where it intersects with the Carpenter Peak Trail.

The Colorado Trail continues south and begins to climb. The trail has a switchback then crosses Bear Creek. Shortly after crossing Bear Creek the trail becomes wider and forks. Stay to the right. For the next .5 miles the trail shares its path with motorcycle trail #692. This trail will intersect with smaller trail that climbs to the right. Stay to the right and follow the smaller trail. In another mile the motorcycle trail crosses the Colorado Trail for the final time. The trail climbs for the next 2 miles until it reaches its high point at 7,280'. From here the trail descends to South Platte.

This trail has been rated difficult. There is an elevation gain of 900 feet on this 10-mile trail.

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