Coal Mine Trail
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Coal Mine Trail

Kananaskis Country
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Coal Mine Trail

Coal Mine Trail

Distance: 3.0mi
Elevation: 840ft
Time: 1.5-2h

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The Coal Mine trail takes hikers to a now defunct mine site with amazing views. This is a great hike to choose when staying in the Kananaskis Village area. The route stays in the forest before opening up to stunning views of the surrounding mountains.

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Getting there

Join Highway 40 from the exit off the Trans Canada Highway and travel southbound for 13.0mi. Turn Right onto Mount Allan Drive, following signs for the HI Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel. After 2625ft, turn left onto Centennial Drive. Turn onto Ribbon Creek Road, and park in the day-use area beyond the hostel.

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When to do

May-September

Backcountry Campsites

No

Pets allowed

Yes - On Leash

Family friendly

Yes

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Moderate

Route Type

Out and back


Coal Mine Trail
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Coal Mine Trail Description

The Coal Mine trail begins on the popular Hidden Trail near Kananaskis Village. Follow the clearly marked trail from the Ribbon Creek day-use area and join the Coal Mine trail after 1312ft. The trail gains elevation slowly to reach a coal mine site. The mine was in use from 1947 to 1952 and is no longer in operation. The views from the mine site are excellent.

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