Trip
Bike – Waterton Canyon
Friday, May 1st, meet at Waterton Canyon Parking, Littleton, CO 80125. The bike ride begins on Waterton Road at the south end of Chatfield Reservoir adjacent to the South Platte River. From there, we will ride west along Waterton Canyon, a well compacted dirt road to Strontia Springs Dam. Then, we will reverse our direction and return the way we traveled. The ride is approximately 14 miles with an elevation gain of about 300 feet.
Contacts
- Fri, May 1, 2026
- Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang
- Biking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 14.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- Pace: 2 to 3 mph
- 15 (19 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
eBikes are prohibited in portions of Waterton Canyon
See attached link and scroll to “Waterton/Strantia eBike Restrictions” https://www.denverwater.org/recreation/waterton-canyon-strontia-springs-resevoir
This is not a new restriction and we haven’t had an issue in past rides so it unlikely to be a problem this year. However, anyone who chooses to ride their eBike for this ride does so at their own risk.
Please arrive at 9:30 am, so we can leave promptly at 10:00 am sharp following the ride, an optional lunch will be at JP's Asian Bistro, 8351 N. Rampart Range Rd, Littleton, CO https://goo.gl/maps/JgDuZyczpgw491648
If this is your first ride with the RMOTHG please give me a call before signing up. 303.818.8134
Drive south on Wadsworth Blvd. from C-470 for about 5 miles and turn left on the Waterton Canyon/Roxborough State Park Road. Proceed about 1/4; mile and turn left into the second parking lot. The trail begins across the road from the parking lot. https://goo.gl/maps/XcdGcnVuVbw
Required Equipment
Gear Kit: Helmet Required! Be Self-Sufficient! In addition to water and energy snacks, carry a spare tube and inflation device, multi-tool, appropriate clothing & footgear, sun and eye protection, and first aid supplies.