The Canal’s Beginning in Waterton Canyon
Miles 0-2

Start and End: Waterton Canyon Trailhead, Waterton Road, Littleton

This is an out-and-back route of just under 4 miles along the Waterton Canyon Road, a maintained dirt road that is also the start of the Colorado Trail. Park at the Waterton Canyon Trailhead parking lot and head up the canyon along with other canyon visitors, including bikers, anglers and wildlife viewers, to see the diversion structure where the High Line Canal begins.

• DISTANCE | 3.8 miles out and back
• TRAIL SURFACE | Crusher fine gravel
• TRAIL CAUTIONS | No dogs allowed; visit denverwater.org for other rules and regulations
• TRAIL FACILITIES | Compost toilets in parking lot and at diversion dam; picnic tables
• PARKING | Waterton Canyon Trailhead parking lot, Waterton Road, Littleton
• JURISDICTION | Denver Water