Tunnel Mountain Campground Loop
Banff, Alberta, Canada

Tunnel Mountain Campground Loop is a recent addition to the Tunnel Mountain Trails, completed as a full loop in 2011. Best described as a wide gravel path with next to no elevation gain that circles the campground popping in and out of the surrounding forest. It is the interior loop to Tunnel Loop, an intermediate singletrack mountain bike trail. This is a great leisurely ride for families, young ones, and the young at heart.

Watch out for strolling campers and wildlife when pedaling this route. Elk, deer, and the elusive coyote are often spotted along this trail. There are plenty of spots to rest along this route. Pause and enjoy the surrounding mountains and inhale the fresh mountain air. On the weekends the loop tends to get a bit of traffic, but during the week and weeknights, you’ll find the peace and tranquility you’re after when going for a short spin along this path.

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Trail Stats

Distance: 6.2 km
Time: 30 min - 1 hr
Elevation Gain: 59 m
Elevation Loss: 55 m
Min Elevation: 1,433 m
Max Elevation: 1,477 m
Technical Rating: Beginner
Physical Rating: Easy
Season: May - October
Permit Required: Yes (Park Pass)

Trail Location

Trailhead: There is no set starting point/trailhead. The loop circles the entire Tunnel Mountain campground with several access points throughout. If you’re not staying at the Campground, we suggest starting at the Hidden Ridge Resort, located at the west end of the trail and accessed via Tunnel Mountain Road directly from Banff Avenue.

GPS:
N51 11.236 W115 32.774 (Hidden Ridge)

Downloads

Map: maps available at Banff Info Centre
GPS Map (GPX): click here
Google Earth: click here
BVMBA: click here
Trail Report: click here

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