Coal Banks Trail (Lethbridge)

Coal Banks Trail (Lethbridge)

A cycling tour with 3 stages, starting in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.

Overview

About this tour

Lethbridge’s signature citywide path network. Coal Banks Trail links parks, neighborhoods, and the Oldman River valley on mostly paved, separated paths, with a few short road connections. It’s friendly for everyday rides, family spins, and longer loops.

Expect gentle rolling terrain with some punchy climbs in and out of the coulees. The surfaces are almost entirely asphalt or other paved sections, so slicks or hybrids are perfect. Traffic exposure is low thanks to long stretches of dedicated cycleway.

Route highlights include valley views and a look at the iconic High Level Bridge, plus access to Henderson Lake, Indian Battle Park, the University of Lethbridge area, and the Helen Schuler Nature Centre. You’ll pass near the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden by Henderson Lake as well.

Tips: it can be breezy on the prairies, so pack water and a wind layer. Watch for pedestrians and wildlife on shared sections. Lighting helps at dusk, and there are washrooms and fountains at major parks in season.

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Routes
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Duration
34.4 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
253 m
Ascent
309 m
Descent

Coal Banks Trail (Lethbridge)

Stages of this tour

All 3 stages of this tour can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own tour, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

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Coal Banks Trail

Cycling route in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Cruise the Coal Banks Trail in Lethbridge — an easy, mostly paved 8.3 km spin through the coulees and along the Oldman River. It’s mostly flat with just a touch of climbing, perfect for a relaxed ride or family outing. Expect dedicated path for most of it, with a few short road links. Look for river valley views and the iconic High Level Bridge. Starts and finishes in town, so coffee and snacks are close by.
8.3 km
Distance
21 m
Ascent
9 m
Descent
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Coal Banks Trail

Cycling route in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Cruise the Coal Banks Trail, Lethbridge's signature riverside pathway. About 14 km with easy rollers (approximately 120 m of climbing), it winds through parks and the Oldman River valley with views of the High Level Bridge. Mostly paved and friendly for all riders, great for a relaxed spin or a quick commute. Starting and finishing in Lethbridge, you'll have cafes and riverfront stops nearby; just keep an eye out for pedestrians and enjoy the coulee scenery.
14.1 km
Distance
121 m
Ascent
206 m
Descent
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Coal Banks Trail (West Lethbridge)

Cycling route in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

Cruise the West Lethbridge stretch of the Coal Banks Trail, a mostly paved, separated path with gentle rollers. Expect coulee views, parkland, and a breeze or two—this is Lethbridge. About 12 km end to end with ~110 m of climbing, great for an easy spin or a quick commute. Watch for pedestrians around Nicholas Sheran Park and near the U of L. Smooth surfaces and low traffic make it beginner friendly.
11.9 km
Distance
111 m
Ascent
94 m
Descent