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Trail & Fence Line Mows
The Highlands Ranch Metro District performs routine trail and fence line mows each year. This is an important fire prevention strategy for wildfire mitigation in collaboration with South Metro Fire Rescue.
Trail mows
The Metro District performs a six-foot wide mow on both sides of all trails. The trail mows are completed between:
- April 22-May 3, 2024
- May 20-31, 2024
- June 17-28, 2024
- Aug. 5-16, 2024
- Sept. 9-20, 2024
Fence line mows
The Metro District performs fence line mows 18-24 inches away from the fence line to ensure private property is not damaged. The fence line mow is 6 feet wide at a height of 4-6 inches. The fence line mows are completed between:
- May 13-17, 2024
- June 24-28, 2024
- Aug. 19-23, 2024
What you can do
As a practice, residents who back to open space can maintain this area by mowing or weed whipping between the fence line and the outer edge of the Metro District’s mow line. If you choose to mow this space, mow decks should be raised to their maximum height. Mowing beyond the Metro District mow line is prohibited.
To promote healthy vegetation beyond your fence line, the Metro District can provide you with a bag of seed and instructions to facilitate growth. Planting the seed and adhering to the accompanied instructions will improve site conditions by reducing erosion and improving wildlife habitat.
For more information about trail and fence line mows, contact Scott Nelson, open space and park ranger supervisor, at snelson@highlandsranch.org or 720-240-5924.