10.8 miles
Distance
446 ft
Climb
-448 ft
Descent
4,710 ft
High Point
-1 ft
Altitude change
4,561 ft
Altitude min
4,595 ft
Altitude start
4,593 ft
Altitude end
-19.4%
Grade max
21.5%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4 miles
Distance flat

Simple and scenic loop from Downtown Banff. Hoodoos-Surprise Corner section also popular with hikers.

Detailed Description
Tunnel Mountain-Hoodoos Loop is a 11 mile moderately popular intermediate route located near Banff Alberta. This mountain bike only route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 7 trails. This route climbs 446 ft with a max elevation of 4,710 ft then descends -448 ft.

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  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Jun 1, 2026)
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Stats

  • Distance
    11 miles
  • Avg time
    2 hr 14 min
  • Altitude min
    4,561 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,595 ft
  • Altitude end
    4,593 ft
  • Climb
    446 ft
  • Descent
    -448 ft
  • Grade max
    -19.4%
  • Grade min
    21.5%
  • Distance climb
    3 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    4 miles

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  • Difficulty rating
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  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Physical rating
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