High Line Canal Trail: Waterton Canyon
The High Line Canal Trail in this area is open sunrise to sunset. Dogs must be on leash, and watch out for free-roaming cattle alongside the canal. If you are looking for solitude, great views of Denver in the hazy distance, and a surprisingly realistic glimpse of what this area looked like around 1900, you will enjoy this casual, easy hike. The canal begins nearly 2 miles east of Waterton Canyon. A diversion dam on the South Platte River funnels water into a 600-foot-long tunnel. Water is siphoned beneath the river and carried in several flumes into the canal.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Denver |
| Length | 5 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 10 ft |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Season | Best April to October |
| Trailhead Elevation | 5,560 ft |
| Top Elevation | 5,560 ft |
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