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1.1 miles
Distance
576 ft
Climb
-508 ft
Descent
00:32:53
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
4,977 ft
Altitude min
5,364 ft
Altitude max
5,026 ft
Altitude start
5,095 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-82.4%
Grade max
69.2%
Grade min
3,638 ft
Distance climb
2,057 ft
Distance down
135 ft
Distance flat
00:32:53
Avg time
Trail Details
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Riding AreaTunnel Mountain Bench Area
Banff, Alberta -
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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* The information below includes the lower portion of the trail, below Tunnel Mountain Drive.
Switchbacks trails to views of Banff and the Bow Valley. Mostly soft soil trail with concrete steps at the lower and upper trailhead.
Average width: 213 cm
Minimum width: 76 cm
Average grade: 12%
Maximum grade: 31%
Average cross-slope: 6%
Maximum cross-slope: 34%"
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 3 miles average
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- 4 miles avg distance
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(51.177170, -115.560250)
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Nearby Trails
- Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail - Lower Section 1,237 ft
- Moose Bypass 2,274 ft
- Topp Notch 3,871 ft
- Bow River Trail - Central Park 4,094 ft
- Bow River Trail 4,144 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail
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Where is Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail located?
Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail is located in Tunnel Mountain Bench Area, Banff, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Tunnel Mountain Bench Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.17717, -115.56025.
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How hard is Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail?
Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail?
Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail has 576 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 508 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,977 ft to 5,364 ft.
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How long is Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail?
Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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