High Line Canal Conservancy

High Line Canal Conservancy Preserving, protecting and enhancing Colorado's 71-mile Canal – in partnership with the public.

08/22/2026

I thought I'd seen it all, but in this economy a whole bag of chicken is WILD 😂

Today I went out with KWEEN WERK to clean a section of the High Line Canal Conservancy right in her neighborhood. I knew we'd find some trash, but I couldn't believe how much we found with this section of the trail literally being people's backyards.

At the end of it Parker said, “This is making me wonder how well we cleaned up the BBQ from last month.”

For me, that's what it's all about. These are our trails, our parks, our neighborhoods...if we don't take care of them, who will?

Whether you're cleaning a 71-mile trail, a park, or just your sidewalk, we can all make a difference. Appreciate you making a difference today, Parker.

If you want to make a difference too, I'm doing a group cleanup tomorrow! Link in bio. Or sign up on the High Line Canal Stewardship Sheet (also in my bio), and I'll email you about the next one.

Maybe we'll see you out there. 🙋🏿‍♂️🙋🏿‍♀️🚮

Just between Marrama Park and the High Line Canal Trail in Green Valley Ranch, the Conservancy's Prairie Planting Pilot ...
08/21/2026

Just between Marrama Park and the High Line Canal Trail in Green Valley Ranch, the Conservancy's Prairie Planting Pilot Project is helping restore a piece of Colorado’s native prairie landscape.

Designed to increase biodiversity, provide critical habitat for pollinators and wildlife and showcase water-wise native species, the project brought more than 170 native prairie plants to the trail corridor with the help of community volunteers in 2023. Today, those plants continue to support birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife throughout the year.

In the coming years, this area will be further enhanced as part of the Marrama Park improvement project. The revitalized space will offer trail users a place to pause, relax in the shade and learn about the adjacent prairie restoration efforts. Planned amenities include a shade shelter, seating, educational signage and an outdoor learning area that celebrates the importance of native plants and pollinator habitat.

The space will also serve as an outdoor classroom for Marrama Elementary School, creating hands-on opportunities for students to explore ecology, conservation and Colorado’s unique prairie ecosystems right in their own neighborhood!

Follow our channels to stay updated on project milestones, opportunities and future improvements. Next time you're on the trail, visit the Prairie Planting at Marrama Park to see this habitat in action.

Trail work is underway in East Denver! 🚧 Resurfacing has begun on the High Line Canal Trail between Parker Road and Hava...
08/19/2026

Trail work is underway in East Denver! 🚧 Resurfacing has begun on the High Line Canal Trail between Parker Road and Havana Street. Crews started between Parker and Dayton and will continue west toward Valencia, with work wrapping up on the final segment between Valencia and Parker.

The project is making good progress and will bring a smoother, more enjoyable trail experience to this stretch of the Canal.

Planning to visit the area? Check current detour information before you head out: highlinecanal.org/detours

Let’s give our trees a little love! Join us for a tree care and stewardship day along the Canal in Centennial.With ongoi...
08/18/2026

Let’s give our trees a little love! Join us for a tree care and stewardship day along the Canal in Centennial.

With ongoing drought and dry conditions putting stress on vegetation across the region, caring for our young trees is more important than ever. Together, we’ll help our young trees thrive by removing unnecessary fencing, weeding around their bases, adding mulch and giving them a good drink of water.

Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome, and everyone can pitch in. Come get your hands dirty and help care for the Canal’s growing tree canopy! Registration is required.

It's not a plane, it's a bird! Join the Conservancy this Saturday morning to look for birds along the trail and at the n...
08/13/2026

It's not a plane, it's a bird! Join the Conservancy this Saturday morning to look for birds along the trail and at the newly restored wildlife pond.

Bird fans of all ages and abilities are welcome. 🤓 Save your spot at highlinecanal.org/events

08/12/2026

Kinda chic to ride on the bright side! Explore the High Line Canal.

You're bound to experience something neat along the trail's 71 miles. The High Line Canal rolls through the backyard of the Denver metro area, revealing itself in the rolling foothills, in the wooded village of the southwest, and again in the urban refuge of the northeast.

Do you live near the High Line Canal? Find your closest access point to walk, ride or roll at the link in our bio.

With 71 miles of trail, the High Line Canal showcases a wonderful variety of character zones. Some parts are lush with l...
08/12/2026

With 71 miles of trail, the High Line Canal showcases a wonderful variety of character zones. Some parts are lush with leafy, riparian vegetation, while others open up to beautiful, wispy prairie landscapes. Both trail users and wildlife enjoy every mile of the Canal.

So, how well do you know the High Line Canal trail? Leave a comment below if you recognize the area or the mile marker where this photo was taken!

Imagine building a canal that needs to cross a creek without losing a drop of water.That was the challenge facing the Hi...
08/07/2026

Imagine building a canal that needs to cross a creek without losing a drop of water.

That was the challenge facing the High Line Canal's original builders more than 140 years ago. Because the Canal follows the natural contours of the landscape, engineers couldn't simply dig straight through every gulch and stream. Their solution? Wooden flumes — essentially bridges for water.

These structures carried Canal water over creeks and ravines while maintaining the Canal's carefully engineered grade of just two feet of elevation drop per mile. It's a remarkable example of 19th-century ingenuity, combining surveying, engineering and craftsmanship to keep water flowing uninterrupted across the landscape.

Today, three historic flumes remain along the High Line Canal: at Marcy Gulch, Dad Clark Gulch, and Lee Gulch. They stand as reminders of the innovation that made the Canal possible — and continue to connect us to its history today.

Have you visited one of the Canal's historic flumes?

08/05/2026

What have we been up to lately? Quite a bit! From exciting trail enhancement projects and new partnerships to staff updates and opportunities to join our team, there's a lot happening along the High Line Canal.

In her latest quarterly recap, CEO Suzanna Fry Jones shares the highlights from the second quarter and what's ahead for the Conservancy.

Watch the full recap here: https://youtu.be/5fO2PXXPtJg?si=W3XMZ3Q0jGvZ00SG

July on the Canal looked pretty good. ☀️🌿From pulling weeds at the deKoevend Pollinator Garden and walking miles of trai...
08/03/2026

July on the Canal looked pretty good. ☀️🌿

From pulling weeds at the deKoevend Pollinator Garden and walking miles of trail in good company, to spotting bats on a night hike, dreaming up trail improvements with future conservationists and saying hello at the Painted Prairie Farmers Market, our Canal community made the most of this warm summer month.

Thanks to everyone who volunteered, explored and joined us along the way. We'll see you out on the Canal this August!

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Centennial, CO
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