Signal Ditch Trail

Name: Signal Ditch Trail
Rating: 4.0

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Trail

2.5 mile 4.1 kilometer point to point
Easy

Elevation

Ascent: 18' 6 m
Descent: -7' -2 m
High: 5,261' 1,603 m
Low: 5,244' 1,598 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 0% (0°)
Max Grade: 1% (0°)

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“The Signal Ditch Trail is a paved extension of the Farmers Highline Canal Trail.”

— Rob M.

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly This easy route with parks along the way is perfect for the kid in everyone.

Some sections may flood after heavy rains / spring snow melt.

Description

This paved path is a nice suburban trail winding along the side of the Signal ditch. The route connects Fallbrook Farms Park in the NE to the end of the Farmers Highline Canal Trail at 128th Ave.

This trail is best used as a great morning route with good tree cover in most sections.