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Tunnel Mountain Trail via Tunnel Mountain Trail

based on 446 tracks & routes #64 hike out of 315 in
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1.4 mi
Distance
34 min
Time
terrain
879 ft
Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate one-way trail in Banff National Park.

This trail goes by Tunnel Mountain Trail

Accessed right in the town of Banff. Extremely easy to access. Wide trail, wide switchbacks. Takes you to the top of Tunnel Mountain with views of Banff, Mt. Rundle, and the surrounding area.

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    4 months, 3 weeks ago
    Relaxed family hike. Nice views from the top.
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    11 months ago
    Very nice hike with well maintained, wide trail and spectacular views. I walked from downtown to trailhead, not too far, to avoid limited parking at trailhead
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    2 years, 2 months ago
    Must go trail in Banff
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    7 years, 1 month ago
    Great view of Banff and Mount Rundle.
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Public Tracks

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Matt 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Tunnel Mountain Bench Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/23251126475
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Matt 3 months, 1 week ago
Tunnel Mountain Bench Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/22954871762
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gerri_davidson 8 months, 1 week ago
Tunnel Mountain Bench Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/21319332511
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Matt 1 year ago
Tunnel Mountain Bench Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/20167390068
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Erik L 1 year, 10 months ago
Banff Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/17394024712
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Lindsey Harding 1 year, 1 month ago
Tunnel Mtn
very limited parking.
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EasyCave4053 1 year, 6 months ago
Tunnel mountain down only
down only, with Annie
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Alternate Routes

  1. Tunnel Mountain Trail
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 2.7 mi

Nearby Hiking Trails

  1. Rundle 1 via Mt Rundle Route
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 4.2 mi
  2. Stoney Lookout Mountain Loop via Stoney Lookout Trail
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.4 mi
  3. Johnston Canyon Loop via Bow Valley Parkway
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 30.2 mi
  4. Banff Avenue Park via Tunnel Mountain Trail and Tunnel Mountain Drive
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.4 mi
  5. River Avenue and Rundle Riverside Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.7 mi
  6. Lower Falls via Forty Mile Creek Trail and Mystic Lake Trail
    ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 21.7 mi
  7. Valley View via Banff Legacy Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 12.6 mi
  8. Cave & Basin National Historic Site Loop via Cave Avenue
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.8 mi
  9. Bow River via Raven Crag Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.3 mi
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