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Waterton Canyon
1/26/2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Leader:
Wes Donnell wdonnell7584@gmail.com or 7206487305
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Directions
From C-470 take Wadsworth Blvd south to Waterton Canyon Rd. Turn left, go down the hill and turn left into the large lot for the Waterton Canyon trailhead. Meet near the northwest corner.
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This trip is limited to the first 12 registrations.
Habitats to bird: Conifer Forest, Riparian, Scrub
Join me for a casual wintry morning stroll along the Platte amongst beautiful cliff scenery! There may be some waterfowl on the water, and January can be a good time to see (and, with luck, hear) a dipper, perhaps a soaring Golden Eagle, and anything else we can find! We will gather at the trailhead, and then walk the moderately inclining dirt road through the canyon 4-5 miles in total. Outhouses are typically available along this popular trail. We may take an optional extension to Platte Canyon Reservoir or the adjacent Audubon Center depending on conditions and "birdiness". Please come prepared for the conditions, with appropriate winter attire in layers, shoes or boots with good support for possible icy or muddy trail conditions, plenty of water and snacks, binoculars, and anything else that will make a long-ish walk more fun or comfortable for you.
This trip is filled and you will be placed on the waiting list when you register
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