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West Bank Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 251 Google reviews · Running trail in Great Falls, Montana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from West Bank Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Clean riverside park featuring a playground, walking trails, and picnic tables.
What runners say about West Bank Park
“I haven't looked for restrooms, but the playground has been clean and well-tended every time I've gone.”
“A beautiful park with something for everyone: The park features stroller-friendly walking trails along the bank of the rive that extend to Gibson Park on the opposite shore.”
Great little get away. Always seem to migrate there when I'm depressed. Been there alot lately lol. And no matter what westbank always helps. Aaannnnd, it is still my go to spot. It is honestly probably one of the better parks and parts of the Rivers Edge Trail in town
Love going on bike rides on this trail . It's beautiful and so much wild life at times. 😁
A beautiful park with something for everyone: The park features stroller-friendly walking trails along the bank of the rive that extend to Gibson Park on the opposite shore. It's teeming with wildlife, freckled with gopher holes below and gulls above.
Beautiful trail! Very scenic with lots of wildlife and views of the river and the city. Nice art statues placed throughout the trail. Most of it has been recently replaced and new bathrooms added. My favorite area to walk
Trail conditions & character
“A beautiful park with something for everyone: The park features stroller-friendly walking trails along the bank of the rive that extend to Gibson Park on the opposite shore.”
“I haven't looked for restrooms, but the playground has been clean and well-tended every time I've gone.”
“The water is pretty, the prairie dogs are cute, and there are always birds to watch.”
Plan your run at West Bank Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegreatfallsmt.net
- Phone(406) 771-1265
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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