Waterton Canyon Trailhead provides access to a wide, flat 6. 2-mile service road along the South Platte River with multiple picnic areas, an accessible fishing pier at 1. 3 miles, and vault toilets throughout.

The trailhead offers ample parking and is suitable for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, though dogs are prohibited to protect the bighorn sheep population.

Note that body contact with water is prohibited, and the canyon operates from half-hour before sunrise to half-hour after sunset.