High Line Canal, National Recreation Trail and waterway in Denver metropolitan area, Colorado.
The High Line Canal extends 71 miles through Douglas, Arapahoe, Denver, and Adams Counties, following terrain contours with minimal elevation changes for gravity-driven water flow.
Engineers constructed this irrigation canal in 1883 from the South Platte River, designing it to transport water with a capacity of 600 cubic feet per second.
The canal path connects numerous communities across the Denver region, enabling residents to engage in outdoor activities while preserving natural environments.
Visitors access multiple entry points along the trail system for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding, with detailed maps available through the High Line Canal Conservancy.
The waterway experiences 60 to 80 percent water loss through seepage, inadvertently creating wetland habitats that support local wildlife populations.
Location: Colorado
GPS coordinates: 39.48294,-105.11558
Latest update: May 6, 2025 13:16
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