Tunnel Mountain Trail is a moderately challenging hiking trail located in Banff, Alberta, Canada. The trail is 2.7 miles out-and-back and takes an average of 1 hour and 40 minutes to complete. It offers stunning views of the town of Banff, Bow Valley, and Mount Rundle. The trail is open year-round and is suitable for hiking and running. The trailhead is accessible from downtown Banff and follows long, nicely graded switchbacks along the side of the mountain through the forest. The best views are from the top of the mountain at the end of the trail, which includes glacial lakes, Sulphur Mountain, and Mount Rundle. The trail is a popular area for hiking and running, and it's recommended to bring bear spray and know how to use it. In the winter, it's recommended to pack snowshoes and crampons or spikes to help with the terrain
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Activities: We hiked the Tunnel Mountain Trail, which offered stunning views of Downtown Banff and the surrounding mountains. The trail is relatively easy, with a few steep inclines, and we even spotted chipmunks and foxes along the way
Highlights: The kids loved the views from the top of Tunnel Mountain, especially the spectacular views of glacier lakes, Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle. They also enjoyed spotting the chipmunks and foxes on the trail ✨