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By City of Lethbridge

June 10

Coal Banks Trail

Jun 13, 2025 | 12:42 PM

Welcome back to Tuesday Trail Tips. This week, we’re exploring Coal Banks Trail. It’s a scenic and accessible route that winds through the heart of Lethbridge.

About the trail

Coal Banks Trail is a regional asphalt pathway that connects parks and facilities across the city. Follow this 30-kilometre, point-to-point route from west Lethbridge through Henderson Park to Pavan Park in the river valley. Designed for all ages and abilities, it’s a popular choice for recreation and commuting alike.

Did you know?

• The trail is named after the original coal mining town in the valley.
• It was built between 1984 and 1987 as part of the Urban Parks Grant.
• The west side extension was added in 1996.
• The trail is used in community events such as the Terry Fox Run and Moonlight Run.

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Planning your visit

Coal Banks Trail is perfect for walking, biking and running. It’s also stroller and dog friendly! (Leashes required for the four-legged children…) Planning to do the full route? It typically takes about five hours and 40 minutes to complete.

Choose your starting point:

1. West End – Exit south from Highway 3 at the east end of the Oldman River bridge. The road will curve to the right, and you’ll see a small parking lot at the trailhead.

2. North End – Start at 13 Street North, just south of Royal View Cemetery.

You can find Coal Banks Trail, along with the other 250 kilometres of local pathways, on this online map.

Next week is the final instalment of Tuesday Trail Tips. We’ll end with an education on why building trail jumps and creating new trails in the coulees is not allowed.