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Tunnel Mountain Trail via Tunnel Mountain Trail

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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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    3 months, 1 week ago
    Relaxed family hike. Nice views from the top.
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    9 months, 2 weeks 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, 1 month ago
    Must go trail in Banff
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    6 years, 11 months ago
    Great view of Banff and Mount Rundle.
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Public Tracks

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Matt 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Tunnel Mountain Bench Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/23251126475
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Matt 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Tunnel Mountain Bench Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/22954871762
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gerri_davidson 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Tunnel Mountain Bench Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/21319332511
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Matt 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Tunnel Mountain Bench Area Trail Run
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/20167390068
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Erik L 1 year, 8 months ago
Banff Hike
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/17394024712
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Lindsey Harding 1 year ago
Tunnel Mtn
very limited parking.
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EasyCave4053 1 year, 4 months ago
Tunnel mountain down only
down only, with Annie
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