Waterton Canyon Winter Hike

## Waterton Canyon Winter Hike + Post-Hike Lunch

📅 Date: Saturday, January 24
🕙 Time: Meet at 10:00 AM — start walking by 10:10 AM
📍 Meeting Spot: Waterton Canyon Trailhead
Address: 11000 W Waterton Rd, Littleton, CO 80125

### Alltrails Link: Waterton Canyon Trail, Colorado - 4,034 Reviews, Map | AllTrails

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### 🌄 About the Hike

Waterton Canyon is one of the most winter-friendly hikes near Denver — wide, mostly flat, and incredibly scenic. We’ll follow the path around the river, enjoy the views and keep a relaxed pace on this one.

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### 🧭 Trail Details

• Distance: Out-and-back (we’ll go ~3–4 miles total; turnaround is flexible)
• Elevation Gain: Minimal
• Difficulty: Easy
• Estimated Time: ~2–2.5 hours
• Trail Surface: Wide gravel road (excellent in winter)

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### 🧢 What to Bring

• Warm layers (it’ll feel cold at first, warmer as we go)
• Water and a snack
• Hiking shoes or boots
• Optional but recommended: microspikes if there’s snow or packed ice

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### 🍽️ Post-Hike Lunch

Trailhead Taphouse & Kitchen
📍 5950 S Platte Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80123
~15 minutes from the trailhead