High Line Canal Conservancy
Connecting Communities – Connecting Nature
from the foothills to the plains
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The Canal is an important part of Colorado history and a critical recreational resource for the state. Join us to protect and enhance this regional amenity – volunteer, donate, share your stories.
Explore The Canal
At 71 miles long, the High Line Canal is one of the longest continuous urban trails in the country, twisting through the most populated area of Colorado while crossing a diverse mosaic of communities and nature. The Canal originates at Waterton Canyon in Douglas County and runs to Green Valley Ranch in Northeast Denver, falling within one mile of more than 350,000 residents.
Stories + Updates
We’re hiring! Join the Conservancy team
The Conservancy is adding team members in order to enhance stewardship of the Canal as an ecological resource for the region. This growth is made possible due to funding from Great Outdoors Colorado through the [...]
Creating Generations of Canal-Stewards
I have lived by and loved the High Line Canal for most of my adult life. I logged countless pleasant miles on its dirt and tree-lined path, but my most memorable and joyful time [...]
Conservancy Moves to Historic Little Dry Creek Location
This month, the High Line Canal Conservancy moved the nonprofit’s operations to Denver Water’s historic Little Dry Creek property in Centennial – a property that has historically played a significant role in the maintenance [...]
I am no longer surprised, no matter where I am, when conversation comes around to a common affection for the High Line Canal.
