If you love the great outdoors, you know there is no better place to be than Colorado, which houses more stellar hikes than we can count! Given our many amazing trails, it should come as no surprise that the Centennial State is also home to one of the best hiking trails in America, and you are going to want to check it out ASAP:

It's official: The aptly-named High Line Canal Trail is one of the 10 best in the country!
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According to USA Today's 10Best and its list of the Best Recreational Trail Winners, the "High Line Canal connects communities and nature 'from the foothills to the plains,' crossing through the most populated part of Colorado and including a montage of nature and communities."
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Spanning an impressive 71 miles, High Line Canal Trail winds from Waterton Canyon in Douglas County to Green Valley Ranch in Northeast Denver, and features not only a unique glimpse of Denver and its many suburbs but the area's beautiful nature.
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Billed as one of the longest continuous urban trails in the country, travelers along the High Line Canal Trail will enjoy everything from mature trees and panoramic views of the foothills to riverbanks, historic neighborhoods, and quiet parks.
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Can you see why High Line is considered one of the best in the country?
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To learn about this and other must-see attractions across the country, be sure to check out 10Best's website.
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The High Line Canal Trail is open every day year-round from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Do you have a favorite place that you would like to see featured here on Only in Colorado? Nominate it here! To discover even more of our favorite urban trails, you will want to Take A Boardwalk Trail Through The Wetlands Near The Yampa River In Colorado.

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