Bike – Waterton Canyon to Strontia Springs Dam

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Bike – Waterton Canyon to Strontia Springs Dam

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 south 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 13 miles

  • Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,946 ft
  • Pace: 8 to 12 mph

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.

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Please arrive at 9:30 so we can start promptly at 10:00 AM

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

This trip is only for RMOTHG Members and their guests.

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