FLOOD02951

• County: Adams
• County: Denver
• County: Jefferson
• Community: State of Colorado
• Basin: South Platte
• Title: The Foothills Complex - A Commitment to the Future
• Date: 7/14/1982
• Prepared For: State of Colorado
• Prepared By: Denver Water Department
• Floodplain - Doc Type: Project

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ADAMS Co.

DENVER C1TY&COUNTY

AURORA

ARAPAHOE Co.

Line Rd.

DOUGLAS CO.

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Today, while continuing its historiC water transportation role
the High Line Canal doubles in recreation. A series of
agreements on the use of the High Line service road as a
recreational trail has given the canal a new, expanded role in the
,life of the me~ropolitan community.

In March 1970 the South Suburban Parks and Recreation
District entered into an agreemel1t for use of 18.1 miles of the
canal f~r recreational purposes. The same year a similal' .
agreement was reached with Aurora for use of 12.4 miles of the
canal. In Mar~h 1974 the City of Denver signed up to develop

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13.2 miles of trail. In May 1974 the Colorado Division of Parks
and'Outdoor Recreation assumed recreational control or'the first
1 S.8 miles of the canal.

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The High Line Canal, an artificial waterway developed to serve
the needs of 19th century agriculture, now stands as a major
environmental asset in the rapidly urbanizing 20th century
Denver area. '

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The Colorado St.lle Forest Service has completed a study of
the canal vegetation and is working with the Denver Water'
Board on a long range management plan to maintain the canal's
verdure. The four recreational agencies, residents along and near
the canal and many volunteers will help replant and maintain
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Published by Office of Community Affairs
, Denver Water D.epartment
1600 W. 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80254
10/83 2nd reprint on recyded paper 6/89

Photos by ~n...('r Water Departmeflt and (ourte-sy of lohn Gordon