Coal Creek Trail

Route Description for Coal Creek Trail

Coal Creek Trail is a fun historical hike that educates adventurers on the coal mining history of the region. Check out the information kiosks, look at old artifacts, and snap photos of the abandoned mine shaft. This is a fun hike for kids!

Begin from the trailhead off the road. If you parked at Red Town, be careful crossing the street as there is no pedestrian crosswalk. You’ll take the obvious path towards Coal Creek. Check out the interpretive signs as you walk, then look for the sealed mine shaft to your left when North Fork Falls are on your right.

Continue along the creek. Further on, the route curves away from the water. You’ll stay left at the junction with Primrose Trail. When the vertical section of the trail intersects, go right for just a couple of steps before taking the westbound trail again on your left.

At the next junction, go right. You’ll get closer to the creek once more and follow it for the rest of the trail. There are a few more junctions, but you’ll stay straight on your path through all of them. At Coal Creek Parkway, turn around and retrace your steps.