Central Aurora
Miles 52-54

Start: Del Mar Park, 12000 E. 6th Avenue, Aurora
End: Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora

The concrete path of the Canal journeys on an easterly course from Del Mar Park, where the story of the Thunder Tree was inspired. The trail weaves behind backyards of single-family homes and apartment complexes before it meets up and runs alongside the Aurora Hills Golf Course, which provides an open-space feel to this urban segment. You’ll continue under I-225, crossing the train tracks at the 2nd and Abilene Light Rail Station, and journey on to the Aurora Municipal Center.

• DISTANCE | 2.3 miles one way
• TRAIL SURFACE | Concrete
• TRAIL CAUTIONS | None
• TRAIL FACILITIES | Restrooms at Del Mar Park and Aurora Municipal Center, including the Aurora Central Library
• PARKING | Del Mar Park parking lot, 312 S. Del Mar Circle, Aurora
• JURISDICTION | Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space