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High Line Canal Trail East Start

4.6 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Running trail in Aurora, Colorado · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of High Line Canal Trail East Start yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

What runners say about High Line Canal Trail East Start

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (10 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Lovely little trail outside of downtown Aurora. We had been here before, but today we brought our cat on harness and leash and explored a little bit. The people on the trails were respectful and watchful of their surroundings. It was an amazing experience being surrounded by natural beauty.

★★★★★ — Nyte , Aug 2021

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.

Where to find High Line Canal Trail East Start

17701-, 17941 E 13th Ave, Aurora, CO 80011

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.