Waterton Canyon Closed Until Further Notice

[Chaps]

Hopefully it will be back open before thru hike season begins.

http://www.denverwater.org/AboutUs/P...9F2339018E2BD/

[Mags]

The Indian Creek trail (allows mtbikes dogs and camping) and Roxborough state park (none of the three ), are good alternatives.

[Chaps]

The Indian Creek trail (allows mtbikes dogs and camping) and Roxborough state park (none of the three ), are good alternatives.

Yeah, but I wanna take the classic route.

[Sarcasm the elf]

Hopefully it will be back open before thru hike season begins.

http://www.denverwater.org/AboutUs/P...9F2339018E2BD/

Can someone post the article text here? The website can't be accessed by mobile device, it just switches over to a mobile app and redirects to the homepage.

[Mags]

Yeah, but I wanna take the classic route.

The classic route is a wide, dirt road. Not very classic. (Though the big horns at the dam are nice)

The text:

May 08, 2015 - In the interest of public safety, Denver Water has closed Waterton Canyon to public recreation. This event is not related to the recent weather conditions and does not pose a flood risk downstream to persons or property.
Our High Line Canal diversion structure has deteriorated and could potentially release wood debris into the river, which could pose a safety issue to recreational river users. We will continue to evaluate and monitor the situation, and will reopen the canyon when we can ensure the safety of the public.

[Chaps]

The classic route is a wide, dirt road. Not very classic.

I know...I walk that path all the time. As an anal retentive completionist, I'm just hoping to thru hike the trail the way it's laid out on the map. If I can't, then I'll take an alternate route. No biggie.

[Onda Road Again]

I know...I walk that path all the time. As an anal retentive completionist, I'm just hoping to thru hike the trail the way it's laid out on the map. If I can't, then I'll take an alternate route. No biggie.

I'm the same way, especially being my first thru-hike. The Indian Creek alternative sounds pleasant enough though.

[Chaps]

Waterton Canyon trail: reopened! Anal retention completionist muscles: unclenched.

http://www.denverwater.org/AboutUs/P...AF3B7E1FFA0D2/

[hikeandbike5]

well, that was quick.

["BLUE"]

Hey that's good news! I too was hoping to start there even though I get the impression it might be a little lack luster. Don't want an asterisk beside my thruhike. Can't wait to be in beautiful Colorado this summer.