Waterton Canyon Trail Access provides a wide, well-maintained gravel trailhead with designated accessible parking (4 spaces) and facilities including restrooms and picnic areas along the South Platte River corridor.

The trail is suitable for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with an accessible fishing pier located 1. 3 miles up the canyon; note that dogs are prohibited to protect bighorn sheep, and the canyon is open half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset.

Access is via Wadsworth Boulevard south to Waterton Road, with additional parking available at the Discovery Pavilion and Kassler Center nearby.