Name: Tunnel Mountain Trail
Rating: 4.6

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Family Friendly Wide, mostly even path

Limited parking at official trailhead. Parking is available in town (Banff). Pedestrian-friendly side streets provide a good approach to the trail.

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There are no restrooms at the trailhead.

Description

Tunnel Mountain Trail is easily accessed from the town of Banff and is very popular with hikers and trail runners. The trail allows constant views of spectacular mountains, the Bow River, and Banff. The trail is wide and hard-packed, and is very well maintained by Parks Canada. There are some long, steady inclines, but it's worth the effort. Bring a snack to eat at the top while taking in the view. (There is no tunnel! The railroad once planned a tunnel but went around instead.)

Flora & Fauna

Elk and white-tail deer frequent the area and may be seen from the trail.

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Land Manager: Parks Canada - Banff National Park

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4.6 from 5 votes

#4

in Banff

#7456

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4.6 from 5 votes

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#4

in Banff

#48

in Alberta

#7,456

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View on the Tunnel Mountain Trail away from Banff.

Aug 15, 2022 near Banff, AB

View of Mt. Rundle from Tunnel Mountain Trail

Sep 20, 2019 near Banff, AB

Those two Parks Canada Adirondack Chairs at the top of Tunnel Mountain.

Aug 15, 2022 near Banff, AB

Aug 15, 2022 near Banff, AB

Aug 15, 2022 near Banff, AB

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Oct 17, 2019

A P

3mi — 1h 32m

Oct 12, 2019

Lauren Sargeant

Sep 29, 2019

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Sep 20, 2019

Drew Sigmon

Sep 6, 2019

Matt K

Great hike from Banff. Trail busy but easy to pass. No bathrooms. Great views. Trailhead not easy to find per map. Better marked at .6 and .8 miles. — 13h 46m

Aug 30, 2019

Peter Sneeringer

Steep but easy enough. Decent views at top of Banff and bow river 2.2mi — 1h 05m

Jul 4, 2017

Makena Wight

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Tunnel Mountain Trail

“Extremely popular trail with great views of Banff and spectacular mountains. ”

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5,316' 1,620 m

4,680' 1,426 m

833' 254 m

395' 120 m

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Family Friendly Wide, mostly even path

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#7456

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