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Mount Rundle Summit

Near Banff · Banff National Park

Expert · Out and back · Official trail

Trail score 78 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

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About this trail

Mount Rundle Summit is a 12.3 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 6.2 km each way. The route gains 1,604 m in total and tops out at 2,896 m. Hike Alberta rates it expert, and Parks Canada rates it moderate. Allow about 12 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Mt Rundle Route at 4.2 km, and passes one other mapped junction. Along the way you pass the summit of Rundle 1. Expect scrambling and exposure; this is mountain terrain. The T4 alpine hiking section starts at 5.1 km and runs to the turnaround point. Also used for horseback riding and scrambling.

Length
12.3km
6.2 km each way
Elevation gain
1,604m
Estimated time
12h30min
Moving time
Route
Out and back
Highest point
2,896m
Lowest point
1,408m

Elevation profile

1,408 m to 2,896 m
2,8951,408 0 km6.2 km

Highest point 2,896 m, lowest 1,408 m, 1,604 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 73% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 100% of route

0% LTE · 100% 5G

Longest modelled gap
0.0 km
Model
2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

  1. 6.1 kmRundle 1Summit · 2,949 m

Good for

  • Hiking, Horseback riding, Scrambling
  • Dog friendly (on leash)
  • Summit, Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1593° N, 115.5507° W.

Driving directions

Banff National Park admission

National park admission required

Buy day or annual pass

Pass details

Visitors spending time in a national park need valid daily admission or a Parks Canada Discovery Pass. Admission is separate from camping, reservations, parking and other service fees.

Information checked October 21, 2026.

Official details

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

Nearby trails

All 588 trails in Banff National Park

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30