A designated National Landmark Trail with 66 miles of paved or hard-packed pathways, the Highline Canal is a recreational wonderland for walking, hiking, biking, jogging, and horseback riding. The Highline Canal provides a wonderful outdoor experience for Colorado residents.

Better known in the 1880s as the “English Ditch”, the canal was built to provide irrigation water to eastern Denver. Investors sought to turn dry prairie into profitable farming land. But battles over water rights hindered development and the canal frequently ran dry. In 1924, the Denver Water Board took over the canal, but it remained closed it to the public until 1970.

Neighborhoods along the Highline Canal allow their fortunate homeowners an opportunity to enjoy scenic vistas, native wildlife, and a wide tree-shaded trail, only a short walk from their home. Homes that back directly onto the Canal are enormously popular.

Specializing in these neighborhoods for over 25 years, Robert & Jani Bielenberg are well known in the real estate community as experts in the neighborhoods bordering the Highline Canal.

Search for Homes Along the Highline Canal   Douglas County The Highline Canal begins in Douglas County at the mouth of Waterton Canyon. It follows the western border of Chatfield State Park before passing through the northwest corner of Highlands Ranch.  Please be aware that there is a break in the trail between mile 9.1 and 9.7.   Along the Eastern Border of Chatfield State Park Highlands Ranch There are no townhome or condominium communities on this section of the Highline Canal.         City of Littleton As the Canal moves north into Arapahoe County and the City of Littleton, it passes many attractive neighborhoods: Aberdeen Village, Bar-Ann Acres, Bel-Vue Heights, Broadmoor, Goldenwest Park, Highland Village, Highland Vista, Maple Ridge, Meadowbrook Valley, Mountain Range, Palisade, The Peninsula, Ridgewood, Shadycroft, Southbridge, Southpark, Sunset, Willows at the Highline, Windermere Gardens - just to name a few. Search for Single Family Homes There are only a few townhome and condominium communities along this stretch of the Highline Canal, but these homes are on some of the loveliest sections of the trail. They include: Little's Creek, The Peninsula, The Pinnacle at Highline, Southpark and Sundown Ridge.                City of Centennial When the Highline Canal crosses Broadway, it enters the City of Centennial, where it turns east and passes both Millikin and DeKoevend Parks. The trail passes by the neighborhoods of Broadway Estates, Cromwell Heights, Dream Home Acres, Sherwood Park, Southglenn, Southwind, and Vista Verde Estates. Search for Single Family Homes After crossing Orchard Road into Greenwood Village, the Highline Canal dips back into Centennial where it passes near the neighborhoods of: Brook Valley, Greenwood South, Heritage Village, The Pines, Ridgeview Hills North and Palos Verdes. The townhome and condominium communities on this section of the Highline include Broadway Ramparts, Georgetown Village, Hanover Place, Highline Meadows, The Pines, Rembrandt Place, and Village on the Meadows.                   Greenwood Village Some of the most scenic sections of the Highline Canal are found in Greenwood Village. The trail has a rural atmosphere and mountain views as the trail loops around wildlife preserves and beautiful meadows. Neighborhoods along the trail include Bateleur, Cherry Hill Crest, Green Oaks, Greenwood Acres, Greenwood Village, Orchard Creek, Plaza Acres, and The Preserve. Search for Single Family Homes There are some very spacious patio homes in Bateleur, but otherwise within Greenwood Village there are no condominiums or townhomes along the Highline Canal.   Cherry Hills Village The Highline Canal maintains a rural atmosphere as it passes through Cherry Hills Village.  The trails passes by several wildlife preserves, many ponds, and the beautiful grounds of Kent Denver School, before leaving Cherry Hills Village and entering Denver. Neighborhoods along the trail include: Cherry Dale, Cherry Hills East, Cherry Hills North, Cherry Hills Village, Devonshire and Glenmoor. Search for Single Family Homes There are no condominiums or townhomes along the Highline Canal within Cherry Hills Village.         City of Denver As the Highline Canal enters the City of Denver, its route takes it through Eisenhower Park and through the neighborhoods of Eastgate, Eisenhower Park, Gaiser Holly Hills, Holly Hills, Holly Ridge, University Hills, University Place and Wellshire.  Search for Single Family Homes There are many condominium and townhome communities along this stretch of the Highline Canal.  They include the: Atrium Condominiums, Jasmine Condominiums, Jefferson Apartment Homes, La Fontana, Plaza de Monaco, Plaza III, and Yale Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . After the Highline Canal crosses Monaco Parkway, it loops around Bible Park, before zigzagging its way across southeast Denver and looping around the Cherry Creek Country Club.  As the trail heads north, it offers many sweeping views of the front range. The single family neighborhoods along this stretch of the Highline include: Bedford Meadows, Cherry Creek Country Club, Crestridge, Gun Club Green, Hampden Heights, Highline Estates, Highline Glen, Highline Villas, Huntington Estates, Hutchinson Hills, Indian Creek, Jewell Circle, Liberty, Mountain View, The Paragon, Point South, Summerfield, Tamarac Park, Wellshire East, and Yorkshire Estates. Search for Single Family Homes There are a multitude of attractive condominium and townhome communities along this section of the trail. They include: Arrowhead, Beaumont Place, Cherry Creek Meadows, Concha, Dayton Green, Emerald Valley, Granville & Granville West, The Greens, Highline Club, Highline Estates, Highline Villas, The Hunt Club, Hunter's Run, Indian Creek, Morningside, The Park, Shadow Wood Condominiums, Springfield, Tamarac Hills, Three Fountains, Topaz at Indian Creek, Villa Marbella, The Willows at Highline, Wind Stream and Woodstream Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . After the Highline Canal crosses Florida Avenue, it continues north into Fairmount Cemetary, where it turns east.  The single family home neighborhoods along this stretch of the canal include: Alton Park, Camden Park, Hughes Mountain View, Lighthouse at the Breakers, Park Forest, Range View and Skymark. Search for Single Family Homes There are a large number of very attractive condominium and townhome communities on this stretch of the canal. They include two senior living communities - the highrise community of Candlewyck and the golf course community of Windsor Gardens. Other communities on or near the Highline Canal include Fountain Court, Hiland Hills, The Hunt Club, Lighthouse at the Breakers, Pelican Pointe at the Breakers, Villas at Skymark, Wickford Patio Homes, Windsong and Woodside.     City of Aurora As the Highline Canal enters Aurora, its route takes it along the west border of Exposition Park before moving northeast through a number of mature neighborhoods with affordable homes.  The single family neighborhoods along this stretch of the Highline Canal include: Aurora Hills, Havana Villa, Highland Park, Lyn Acres, Nantucket, Park East, Queensborough and Wildwood. Search for Single Family Homes There are a wide variety of affordable condominiums and townhomes on this section of the Highline.  The communities include: Apple Valley East, Aurora Hills Village, Chesapeake, Edenbrook Condos, Eleven-One-Eleven, Gentry, High Hollows, Lyn Meadows, The Oasis on the Highline and Roundtree. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  As the Highline Canal continues east and crosses Peoria Street, it moves along the northern edge of the Aurora Hills County Club before crossing under I-225. The neighborhoods along this stretch of the canal include: Country Club Village, Grahams Subdivision, Lyn Knoll, Park View Estates and Park Villa Estates.   Search for Single Family Homes The condominum and townhome communities on this section of the canal include: Castle Creek, Cherry Grove East and Topaz at the Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . After the Highline Canal crosses Sable Street, it passes City Center Park and loops around the DeLaney Farm Historic Park. As the canal turns to the north it passes the Centre Hills Country Club and the Community College of Aurora - Centretech Campus. The only two single family home neighborhoods along this stretch of the canal are Red Willow and Summerhill. Search for Single Family Homes The condominium and townhome communities on this section of the canal include: Am-Con Condos, Americana, Bayberry, Country Village, Peninsula, Red Sky and Sunridge.     . . . . . . . . . . . . .   After the Highline Canal crosses 6th Avenue on its way north, it moves through a mixture of old and new neighborhoods, which include: Apache Mesa, Daybreak, Getter Subdivision, Highline Court, Imperial Park, La Vista, Lancaster, Leisure Landing, Mesa Ridge, Norfolk Glen, Rancho Manor, Rio Rancho, Sunlite, Sunray and Trout. Search for Single Family Homes The condominium and townhome communities on this section of the Highline Canal include: Apache Mesa, Berkshire Place, Chambers Court, Highline Village, Leisure Landing, Norfolk Place and Whispering Pines.                   MORE TO COME THIS SECTION IS STILL UNDER CONTRUCTION