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View from Tunnel Mountain – Tunnel Mountain Trail loop from Banff

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View from Tunnel Mountain – Tunnel Mountain Trail loop from Banff

Moderate

4.8

(88)

1,187

hikers

View from Tunnel Mountain – Tunnel Mountain Trail loop from Banff

02:15

7.06km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Banff National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.10 km

View of Banff and the Rocky Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.41 km

View of Banff and the Bow Valley from the Red Chairs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view into Bow River valley and on Banff

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3.52 km

Rock cairn in Banff National Park

Highlight • Monument

3.52 km

View from Tunnel Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Info shields and plaque to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's and King George IV visit to the mountain

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3.81 km

The Tunnel Mountain Trail is one of the oldest, but certainly one of the best trails in Banff National Park. The path is well preserved, easy to reach and therefore ideal for tourists. A wonderful panoramic view of the city, the Bow Valley and Mount Rundle make the trail the perfect introductory tour to get to know the region. Incidentally, the mountain was given the name "Tunnel Mountain" in the 19th century when the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) wanted to build a tunnel through the mountain in 1882. Although the plans were quickly rejected, the name remained the mountain preserved.

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7.06 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

882 m

412 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

1.10 km

769 m

727 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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View of Banff and the Bow Valley from the Red Chairs

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