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Jefferson County

Waterton Canyon Trail loop from Kassler trailhead

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Jefferson County

Waterton Canyon Trail loop from Kassler trailhead

Moderate

3.4

(20)

81

runners

Waterton Canyon Trail loop from Kassler trailhead

01:26

13.8km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Pike National Forest

Chatfield State Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

6.23 km

Waterton Canyon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Waterton Canyon Trail follows a dirt and gravel service road up a wide canyon following the South Platte River. This is actually the same path as the northernmost miles of the Colorado Trail.

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2

12.3 km

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.

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B

13.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

383 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

1.23 km

898 m

383 m

106 m

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (1,670 m)

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Friday 21 August

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