About High Line Canal Trail
The High Line Canal Trail is a long, picturesque natural trail (with segments referenced up to 71 miles) offering abundant natural beauty, including wonderful trees, diverse birds, and beautiful mountain views. It features specific amenities like playgrounds and notable areas such as Long's Pine Grove, making it suitable for families. There are frequent opportunities for wildlife spotting, including bunnies, deer, snakes, and even coyote prints in the snow. Despite concerns about signage and some amenity shortcomings, many sections are described as 'incredible and absolutely worth traveling.'
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Why families love it
- Beautiful natural scenery with wonderful trees and a 'country lane' feel.
- Features playgrounds, making it suitable for families with children.
- Offers beautiful mountain views along the way.
- Excellent opportunities for wildlife spotting, including birds, snakes, bunnies, deer, and coyote (especially prints in snow).
- Long's Pine Grove is a noted nice area for kids and pets.
- Dedicated playgrounds for children.
Insider tips
- Plan restroom breaks in advance as facilities are seasonal.
- Bring your own trash bags to pack out any waste due to limited trash cans.
- Exercise caution and watch your step for dog waste on the trail.
- Consider visiting during snowy conditions for an enhanced wildlife tracking experience (animal prints).
- Bring a map or use GPS, especially if exploring the north end (around mile 71) or other poorly signed sections.
- Avoid visiting after dark due to the lack of lighting.
Good to know before you go
- Families requiring readily available and year-round restroom facilities.
- Visitors who are sensitive to pet waste or unsanitary conditions on trails.
- Those who rely heavily on clear signage for navigation.
- Visiting after dark due to reported lack of lighting.
- If you forget a means to dispose of trash.
- Food
- Not explicitly stated, but the lack of trash cans implies a 'pack it in, pack it out' policy for food and drink.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned.
- Safety
- Lack of adequate lighting is a reported concern for safety, particularly after dark. No other safety features were highlighted.
What parents say
"What a beautiful trail. Wonderful trees, birds and playgrounds."
3 months ago
"Fantastic trail with a feel of a country lane. Beautiful mountain views along the way."
6 months ago
"It’s nice trail. I just wish if there is some more trash cans and lighting. Long's Pine Grove is along the trail. Nice area with kids and pets. The only issue with area is the restrooms (seasonal)."
4 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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