High Line Canal Trail: Segment 5 - Journey to Fly'n B Park

While specific parking lots for this segment aren't detailed, Fly'n B Park, which marks the end of this segment, offers amenities including a parking area. You can plan your hike to start or end there.

Yes, the High Line Canal Trail is generally dog-friendly. Please ensure your dog is kept on a leash and that you clean up after them to maintain the trail's cleanliness for all users.

While enjoyable year-round, September and October are particularly recommended. During these months, you might find and enjoy fruit from the old apple, pear, and plum trees that are remnants of the area's ranching past.

No, there are no permits or entrance fees required to access Fly'n B Park or to hike this segment of the High Line Canal Trail. It is freely accessible to the public.

This segment is considered easy and generally flat, with minimal elevation gain. The trail surface is primarily natural, though other parts of the High Line Canal Trail can include asphalt, concrete, and packed gravel. It's suitable for all ages and abilities.

Yes, due to its easy and generally flat nature, this segment is well-suited for families, including those with strollers and wheelchair users. The minimal elevation changes make it accessible for a wide range of visitors.

You'll experience a quiet journey alongside golf course fairways, passing by the University of Denver Golf Club. Look out for immense cottonwood trees arching over the path, as well as wetlands and bushes. Notable features include a wooden flume around mile 14 that crosses Marcy Gulch, and an underpass beneath Summer Wind Lane.

The wetlands and bushes along the trail attract various bird species, making it a good spot for birdwatching. As you near Fly'n B Park, you might also spot old apple, pear, and plum trees, which are remnants from the area's original ranching days.

Yes, the route primarily follows the High Line Canal Trail. It also briefly intersects with sections of the 470 Trail.

Fly'n B Park offers a relaxing spot with several amenities. You'll find benches, a vaulted toilet, a picnic shelter, and a fishing pond complete with a deck and dock, perfect for a break or picnic.

Yes, there is a significant trail gap at S. Santa Fe Drive. It is not recommended to cross S. Santa Fe Drive at this location due to safety concerns. A future underpass is planned to address this interruption, but for now, be aware of this break in the trail.