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Denver Orbital Trail

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Hiking – Orbital Trail - Segment 17

For Rocky Mountain Over the Hill Gang members ONLY. We will hike Segment 17 of the Denver Orbital Trail (DOT) - following the newer sections of the High Line Canal including a footbridge over 1-70 and then on to the First Creek Trail. We will be hiking from south to north. We have extended the segment a bit to a better parking lot.

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Suzanne Dysard
Suzanne Dysard
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 361 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,450 ft
  • Pace: 2.5 mph

The DOT is a walking route that makes a full circle around Denver.  Here are the links to maps of Segment 17.  https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/dot-segment-17-high-line-canal-to-first-creek-trail?u=i&sh=bhqvqk  We will be walking to the parking lot from the end of the segment. This segment is all on a paved path.

There are public toilets at the start and we will be walking by some stores along the way which might have restroom options if you buy something.

This route is exploratory for the trip leaders. 

We will meet at 9:00am at the First Creek at DEN Open Space parking lot, 5600-5898 Buckley Road, Denver, CO 80239.  https://maps.app.goo.gl/g7i85oTf618kxG5N7   We will then carpool to our starting spot, at the Triple Creek Trailhead parking lot, 18000 E Colfax Ave., Aurora, CO 80011 

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Denver Orbital Trail

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Dress appropriately for the weather, including sunscreen and a hat, plus wind clothes.  Bring a snack/lunch and plenty of water. 

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