Colorado Trail
Littleton, Colorado
| Address: | ~12479 Waterton Canyon, Littleton, CO 80127, USA |
| GPS: |
39°29'24.6"N 105°5'48.8"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 535.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Amazing singletrack, killer views, and lung busting elevation - what more could you ask for? Portions of the Colorado Trail are off limits to bikes so you'll need to detour around each of the 6 designated wilderness areas. Many day trip routes are available and connecting trails abound. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Littleton, Colorado
- Head south (33 ft)
- Turn left toward S Prince St (115 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto S Prince St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Church Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto S Santa Fe Dr (3.2 mi)
- Slight right to merge onto CO-470 W (2.7 mi)
- Take the CO-121 S exit (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto CO-121 S/S Wadsworth Blvd (4.4 mi)
- Turn left onto Waterton Rd (0.4 mi)
- Turn rightRestricted usage road(0.1 mi)
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