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3,642 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:05:31
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
2,734 ft
Altitude min
2,769 ft
Altitude max
2,765 ft
Altitude start
2,736 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-14.8%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
1,302 ft
Distance climb
1,972 ft
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:05:31
Avg time

River Trials Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Six Mile Coulee
    Lethbridge, Alberta
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #10770 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27753 in E-Biking
    • #9977 in Trail Running
    • #37898 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Other
  • Land Owner
    City Of Lethbridge

A technical trail with many obstacle's for skilled riders.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 314 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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River Trials Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2026 @ 1:51pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 22, 2026
Completed retaining walls
Aug 8, 2026 @ 1:19pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 8, 2026
Cut back grass along trail
Aug 8, 2026 @ 1:03pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 8, 2026
We’ve started shoring up the two spots that were at risk of collapse. There is one that is incomplete, but will be finished next week.
Jul 11, 2026 @ 12:10pm (America/Edmonton)
Jul 11, 2026
 Trail is starting to recover, be careful on ruts and narrow edges
Jul 8, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Edmonton)
Jul 8, 2026
The trail is in decent shape and passable all the way down to VT. To link Black Mamba you have to hike-a-bike
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        Directions to river-trials trailhead (49.655310, -112.826150)
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        RIVER TRIALS, New Rock Slide Terrain, 2022,...
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        14:20 | 118 | Sep 30, 2022 , Lethbridge
        RIVER TRIALS, Back to Back, 2020. (RAW RIDE)...
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        11:15 | 138 | Aug 21, 2020 , Lethbridge
        VIOLET TENDENCY/RIVER TRIALS, 2019. Chesty....
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        22:04 | 108 | Aug 3, 2020 , Lethbridge
        VIOLET TENDENCY/RIVER TRIALS 2019. Clumsy....
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        30:30 | 216 | Aug 3, 2020 , Lethbridge

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        Frequently Asked Questions About River Trials

        ▼ Where is River Trials located?
        River Trials is located in Six Mile Coulee, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Six Mile Coulee trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65531, -112.82615.
        ▼ How hard is River Trials?
        River Trials is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Trials?
        River Trials has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,734 ft to 2,769 ft.
        ▼ How long is River Trials?
        River Trials is 3,642 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Trials?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on River Trials. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride River Trials?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride River Trials are:
        • July (41 activities)
        • April (24 activities)
        • August (23 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access River Trials? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Trials are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride River Trials?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride River Trials. The trail is 3,642 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is River Trials?
        River Trials is a very popular trail. There have been 1,461 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,511 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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