The High Line Canal Trail! At 71 miles it is one of the longest continuous urban trails in the country starting at Waterton Canyon near Chatfield Reservoir going all the way up to Green Valley Ranch right in front of the Gaylord Resort!
The High Line Canal itself was created in 1883 to help provide access to water for settlers and farms to settle in the area following the gold rush. Today it goes through 11 governmental jurisdictions, taking your through Chatfield, Littleton, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Aurora and Colorado cities and districts.
For years I (oh hi, I’m Big Mic) had walked several miles of the High Line Canal not thinking much of it in its entirety, but several signs on the route talk about its 71 miles in length and a month ago the idea popped in my head “Hey, I should walk all 71 miles!” What followed was a month worth or hikes ranging anywhere from just a couple miles to 5-7 at a time…