The 15 best hiking trails in Lethbridge

Amazing place to have a wonderful day, beautiful views, play ground for the little ones, biking paths and the incredible Lethbridge Viaduct.

This visit to Lethbridge we made time for a fairly quick drive around the park. So much to see. I saw playground areas; and there is the fort and a nature house to visit next as well as many different kinds of trails to use. We had walked by the train trestle before, but from the west side. Look forward to spending a day next visit when it's not winter. There is ample parking in different areas.

Incredible! World's longest Trestle Bridge! Deer bounding around us and coolies as far as you can see. Incredible history and hiking amidst the fourth largest city in AB!!

Nice hike on a good day. Lots of people, children, families, couples were out. I got to see deers and it was epic. Everything in the area is laid out so well. Lots of places to see around. Location wise too right in the heart of downtown still at a distance.

Pretty cool place to walk around early morning or evening around 7s. Walking trails were on pretty good condition. You may able to see Deer around the park. Multiple places are available to park your car . Have enough playground for kids.I don't remember seeing it. I don't remember seeing it.

Beautiful and full of history explained in the signs on the trails and also at the museum, different parking places available with a lot of parking spots, play grounds, bbq places, fire places, you can walk all the way to the Oldman river that have some little rocky beaches, and observe from different perspectives the train bridge that is amazing 🤩

Whether we walk down the river by the bridge,walk around the park or walk up the stairs by the coulee to enjoy the beautiful view at the top, any time of the year is always a great time.

Really cool place with lots to see! Got to have a wagon ride pulled by Duke and John. Beautiful horses. The people of Lethbridge are all so kind. Thank you for the great experience.really enjoyed visiting the pony and donkeys.

We had a truly memorable visit to Fort Whoop-Up—a place rich in history. The museum was both educational and engaging, offering captivating exhibits that transport you back to frontier times. There’s so much to discover, and the stories of the region are shared with care and depth. One of the highlights was the wagon ride, which added a delightful, old-timey touch to the experience. The chance to pet the small horses and donkey made it feel even more special—especially for animal lovers and families with curious kids. Those little personal interactions bring the whole place to life. All in all, Fort Whoop-Up offers a lovely mix of heritage, hands-on fun, and a welcoming atmosphere. A definite must-see for anyone in the area.

What a great experience and look back at history. Our wagon ride with 2 Clydesdale horses was the highlight with Cathy our tour guide. Great to go with kids, activities like writing with a quill pen, candle dipping and fresh made Bannock. A big park surrounds the fort so you could easily pack a lunch, there is also a playground nearby.

Enjoyed very much, learned a lot from the staff working there and answered all my questions so patiently as I'm from the US and knew nothing of the Fort's and First People's history in Lethbridge.

Wonderful way to spend an afternoon or evening with family in Lethbridge. We went on a Thursday and there was a trader tales program going on. It’s educational and informative and interactive experience for children. There was a campfire and sharing of stories over bannock and jam. Also the ice cream is delicious. They give liberal amounts of it! 🍦

Was a bit hokey to me. We didn't pay to go into the fort primarily because the fort was nothing more than a replica of the original fort AND not even at the original site. The employees were both friendly and informative. I think the wagon ride would have been worthwhile but we didn't take the time.

Very cool historical fort! Fun visit! Not a long tour, it's not a big place so two hours is enough to see it all.

40 min walk to walk the outside perimeter you'll need to carry your dog poop around as there's no garage bins on the path only by the parking area.

Love it! Feels different than most parks, it feels like you're actually in the wild sometimes. Lots of other families were there with kids. Only complaint is that the very nice playground apparently has to be booked or rented to be used, so there is no playground to my knowledge at this park. But Legacy is just down the road. 🙂👍🏼

This park is awesome. Did a winter hike today. A beautiful place winter and summer. The image is actually from Cottonwood Park where the Oldman and Saint Mary River confluence is. This is the type of scenery in all of the Lethbridge parks. Get out and enjoy all the parks.

great spot to stop on a long drive and eat! also great for dogs and has a nice playground. washrooms are super clean and open to the public. nice short walk as well

Absolutely gorgeous place to go for a walk, it's very quiet and tucked away

The area you can rent for private functions is awesome lots of space for kids to run and play we had a beautiful picnic here last night for my daughters preschool. It’s a lovely area right here in Lethbridge.

Nice trails, lots of bird and wildlife watching opportunities and great views of Alexander wilderness park to the south

The signage into this place is horrific. The trail signs also don't exist so I don't know where I was going or what I was seeing. They need to add a map sign at the parking lot as you enter. Also disappointed I didn't see turtles. Great view of the viaduct though.

It’s an amazing park with lots of wildlife to look at! Pick a day when it’s not too hot and walk with a friend!

What a great place to have in your back yard. And it's free. Go for a hike. Visit the hundreds of painted turtles and enjoy the wildlife. Great getaway during these crazy times. Easy hikes and lots to see.

The Elizabeth Hall Wetlands is a convenient location to get away from the city above the river valley. There is a parking on the South side of Highway 3, near the Par 3 golf course. The park has a red shall path that circles an oxbow lake that was created when a berm was constructed along the East edge of the park. There is a paved portion of the path leading from the parking lot to the North end of the lake. There is a bird blind at the end of a short trail in the SE corner of the lake. As well, there is a floating dock on the NE edge of the lake, a short distance form the parking lot. A variety of birds and animals can be seen. Interpretive signs along the trail help with identification and trivia. The path around the lake is about 1.6 km (1 mile) around. For those who want to travel further, a trail continues South under the High Level bridge into Bull Trail Park. Note: There are no washrooms or facilities at this park. Since this is a nature reserve, no dogs or bikes are permitted.

Lovely at all themes of the year! Lots of wilderness and wildlife to see (bald eagle and beaver today!). Don’t bring your dogs, as they are not permitted in the nature reserve, and bikes only on the paved/shale pathways to protect the area and wildlife.

For a small nature park close to the city of Lethbridge, Elizabeth Hall Wetlands is a great urban outdoor adventure that doesn't take a long drive to get there. Lovely nature spot famous for its painted turtles. Pathways are well defined.

Absolutely suberb place to watch and photograph wildlife. Pretty well guarantee to see plenty of wildlife evey time you visit. Also a beautiful place to just go for a walk. If you enjoy nature and wildlife this is most definitely the place for you.

Stunning views. A nice by the water walk area. There are rattle snakes and so I avoid the park once it is warmer in the spring and until after it cools down.

An amazing off leash dog parked tucked into the south western tip of Lethbridge. I've visited the north side dog park hundreds of times and decided to branch out last week. Was worth it! You and your dog(s) can access the Old Man River with ease. Walking trails are gravel. There is one very large loop you can walk, and a few paths leading off of it. There is also a whole bunch of undeveloped trails that run alongside the river and lead back up towards the gravel paths/old camping area. Park is tucked away from any residential or commercial areas - so along with a nice secluded nature feel, it's safe for off leash dogs as well. There is also a now defunct campground (about 10 campsites) tucked in the corner of the park, along with a day use area with a cement pad, roof and picnic tables (think shelter). It appears as if the bathrooms are permanently closed (I was here at the beginning of June and figured they would be open now if they open them at all) The campsites have fire pits which I assume you can still use during the day as there's no singage stating otherwise. This is similiar to the River Bottom day use area where there are fire pits available for day use. The picnic shelter also has a large covered fire pit (see photos)

My family and I love taking my dog to this off leash park. She can access the river easily where she can swim. Plus there is a huge tree that my youngest loves to climb with her cousins. (See picture) It's absolutely beautiful down there! Also lots of great areas by the river with the coulees in the background to get professional portraits done!

Nice place to walk with your pets and it has access to the river so you can swim and appreciate it view. Downside is that during the summer time when is really hot you can appreciate a vast amount of rattle snakes around the area and it can be dangerous for your pets.

This is by far my golden retrievers favourite dog park to come visit in Lethbridge. He loves to swim and it’s very big and great for walks!

Amazing park, great geocaches if you have the app, had so much fun hiking up and down the Coullies! Will be visiting again!

Great park within 10 minutes of my house. Slow river for the dogs and nice and quiet. Unfortunately the beavers have all but destroyed the tree population. Shame, the trees are so rare around the prairie.

A great spot for a walk or trail run in an impeccably well maintained park. Amazing views from the rim trails, while down in the river valley you will feel miles from anywhere easily forgetting you are right in the middle of town.

Well mowed grass adjacent to trails lessen risk of encounters with rattlesnakes. Parking lot off University Drive. Benches along the trail. We entered the southern reaches of the park. Two deer close by. Lots of pelican's at the weir. Suggest taking the right fork of the trail and enter University Hall from the Science building link. Take the elevator to the Sixth floor to visit the art gallery, then take elevator to ninth floor. There is a long stairway to the bus link. From there, walk back to parking lot or circle either or both of the two nearby lakes first. Save time for a Tim Horton's coffee or Dairy Queen sundae as both are nearby.

Well kept path with great vistas of the coulees, a solid staircase for fitness training close to the bridge that is fairly sheltered from the wind, can get icy in the winter so beware.

Great views! Get there before sunrise if you don't want to kick yourself for missing it 😂😉🌞

This place totally caught me off guard as a rad place to ride mountain bikes. The fall colors overlooking the OldMan River were beautiful and we even caught a grin going across the trestle bridge. Lots of walkers, runners and cyclists making this a terrific community destination to get outdoors

Nice walk and if you want challenge your self take the stairs

Nice little trail to walk with your dog and or loved ones. Watch the sunset and get a wicked view of the train bridge.

It was an incredibly great and pleasant location to unwind, offering ample opportunities for strolling, engaging kids with various activities, comfortable seating areas, and refreshing shade provided by beautiful trees. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, as it exuded a wonderful positive ambiance.

Clean, peaceful, dog friendly, a step from golf course with no fence. Kids have fun hunting for golf balls on the rocks. Great place for walks, running, and sunset watching.

A huge fish suddenly flipped his tailfin and splashed as I glided the kayak into a seldom used area on the west side of the lake. It was the size of my entire leg. I later learned it was a northern pike. Flocks of little blue dragon flies clustered together during mating season. Park benches and lots of shade in grassy areas. Walking bridges, walking paths, and quite contemplative places. Beautiful Park. Can do without the very dirty lake water.

Best place to take sunrise and sunset photos in Lethbridge, nice paths go around the lake takes average of about 30 min to walk , lots of wildlife .

A beautiful large lake surrounded by the trees and grass. Perfect place for a large group or less to enjoy a day out. Has picnic table and space to walk and enjoy . Has clear path to walk and cycle . Today was very windy but sunny . Has a kids play area too Has public toilets and parking No entrance fee

Was here with friends and it was great experience, it's a place to fish, picnic, enjoy nature, have fun, do kayaking/boat ride (come with your own, like bring your own device kinda, lol), (you are not allowed to swin though, still don't know why), and a large playground for kids as well. Walked round the lake park couple of times... It's absolutely 💯 👌

Nice park to eat lunch and walk around. I love the fact that the geese and sea gulls are close by they don't run/fly away that easy! Was soo cool to be up close and chill, I wanted to pet them, lol. Awesome you can do some kayaking it looks like too! There pool/water park are a fun time!

Wonderful nature center that includes learning for adults and children. They even have a wonderful garden rooftop where you get to enjoy the view. During the summer season, children can attend outdoor sessions and learn about nature. Trails are also possible.

The Helen Schuler Nature Centre what a great place. This place is great for kids to explore and learn new stuff about plants and animals. Don showed us around and took the time to talk about all the different type of activities was great. This place has very clean washroom facilities and fun facts on the walls. There are two water fountains and you can also refill your water flasks. I enjoyed checking out the art work that must of taking a lot of hours to create out of paper. Photos don't do it justice. This place is must see and it's basically Free. Thanks again Don for giving my wife and I a tour through Nature!

A fantastic local attraction providing education about the local environment. Free entry, although donations appreciated. Designed for kids, there is still enough to make it worthwhile for adults to visit too. The current art exhibit of origami animals is worth travelling to see alone. But, if you have the time, also make sure you visit the roof garden. It's a beautiful view of the high level trestle bridge with native plants and shade - I wish I'd brought a book with me to sit and enjoy the view and the peace and quiet for a time. Free parking lot, and lots of nearby trails to go and see the plants and animals you've just learned about. Very friendly staff. A visit can last anywhere from 10 minutes onwards, depending on how much time you have and how long you want to spend in the roof garden! A relaxed viewing will probably take you no more than 30 minutes. If you're in the area, and you have time, make sure you visit.

Helen Schuler is an amazing place to be in the River Valley and walk around nature. The exhibitions and activities at the Helen Schuler Nature Centre are also really good and the staff is amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend this if you are in Lethbridge.

Such a beutifal river valley and fantastic marked maintained trails The staff at nature center are very pleasant and helpfull. In winter when everywhere else is icy. I can always count on the trails near here are professionally cleared from snow and ice. Thanks city of lethbridge!! I had a great, safe , ice free walk with family.

An engaging community hub. They have a program for youth this spring - finding birds’ eggs they have marked on a colourful sheet. Considering the visitor centre is closed due to COVID-19, I found this especially impressive. The views of the Bridge from here are stunning. Lovely outdoor auditorium/stage/seating area for performances during regular seasons. I hope to return when able!

This was an interesting place to visit. KAITLYN, JOCELYN and the nice volunteer, DAVID, made our visit extra special with all their help and information of the area. KAITLYN was so kind to look things up. She was absolutely full of ideas with all her experience of the area. Thank you KAITLYN, we appreciated your help. There was a movie one could watch; things for the kids to do; and they even had a living roof with a homemade game available. Not too far away was another building which used to be the coal mine. This building was so interesting with all it's information and with machinery from way back when it all started in the 1800s.

The door code didn't work so we had to call the emergency after hours line and have someone call and open it for us. That set us back a half hour for an event with 120 people. And, at the end of the night, we found that the keys we were given didn't open any closets to the cleaning supplies so it was difficult to clean the floor. It's a nice facility, but could be managed much better.

One of the best parks in town. Grass has not fully grown in yet as the park just opened last month. However there is so much to do!

Legacy regional park in Lethbridge! It has a skate park, basketball court, amphitheater, exercise equipment, children's playground, picnic area, etc. Great place to spend your Sunday afternoon with friends and family!

A really great park! Lots to do here and plenty of parking.

Fabulous park with a really cool obstacle course, can’t wait to go back with the whole family to have a competition on here! (Great playground for the younger kids too in another area)

Beautiful walking trails. Fun park and water park! Lots of space for activities or just a peaceful walk.

This park is amazing! It's huge and very well planned. There are so many features. Spray park, rose garden, amphitheatre, picnic shelters, fitness center, skate park, ponds, and so many playgrounds. It's clean and beautiful. What's not to love?

I went as a volunteer with my kids school. I do believe our person in charge of leading our class, her name was Ruth. She was AMAZING with the kiddos. Their program is really great! The kids had a blast. The class has been twice already this school year. It's also very beautiful down there! So much wildlife. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

Cars and coffee had a car meet up here Good place to explore

Magnificently varied, and contains dozens of trail and walking combinations. The ever-changing elements are awe inspiring, and specifically if you catch a view of the large family of deer in the area. I was surprised to hike through the bad lands, along a rocky beach, and on sand ledges, all in one journey!

Very nice area, lots of great walking trails with signs. The bridge was built in 1907 and took less than a year to build. 4 people died during it's construction. This was the highlight of some of the walks and it was breathtaking. Knowing it's the largest and highest of it's kind in the world makes it even more spectacular. The gazebo was closed off and there wasn't a bench at the top to sit on but there were plenty of benches a quarter of the way up and half way. Great views and engineering marvel.

We love going here for walks, there’s always so much wildlife! From the tiniest of bugs to huge white tails 😁

This place is awesome. Just be aware of snakes. My wife almost stepped on one. There are lots of animals and deers. I almost made a deer friend once. We also saw 3 deers running across the path as if chased by someone. We thought it may be a cougar. But couldn't see any. Nevertheless, this place just by the river so close to the city is a nature lover's dream.

Such a beautiful place in the heart of our city. Biked all through the coulees on Sunday with my 13 year old. Stopped in at Helen Schuler to use the bathroom and refill our water bottles but had to take a quick look through the exhibits and at gallery. I’ve been bringing my boy since he was a toddler. We miss peg leg!

Beautiful of leash park with lots of alternative path options if your willing to leave the rock path. Sunsets and sun rises are incredibly here with lots of perfectly placed benches. There are only two garbages up at the very top which is slightly inconvenient. Users are fairly diligent at cleaning up after dogs, courteous in greetings as well as some even fill water bowls at the top . Terrain is decent most of the time though it get get muddy at the bottom and have icy patches at times so requires some balance and stability as well as stamina as this park provides some extra physical training with portion of trail in the bottom of coulee.

This place is awesome for dogs and people. Trails everywhere and wide open space. I may have to move to Lethbridge to be able to use this park daily.

A real treasure to have a large open dog park with maintained trails and wonderful views. Quite busy even on a Friday morning.

The dogs really love this park because of the trails and hills to climb. Even with a 65 km wind, you can walk in the gully. Just be mindful of your dog and the people around. I watched an excited lab run over a little girl walking with a shaggy dog and then take the knees out from under another lady walking her lab. The guy that owned the dog did apologize to the girl and other lady.

It s incredible. Goes for a few miles. You get to see the troughs, valkeys, badlands whatever you wanna call it. Dog park, there s a trail and lot of people come here to see the sunset.

Beautiful views, and great trail for a walk. And you get to see people's cute dogs!

Awesome place to park and go for a walk in the coulees. The sunsets are bomb here!

My dogs favourite place in town.

Nice summer park

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