Tunnel Campground Loop

About this trail

Tunnel Campground Loop is a 6.3 km loop trail near Anthracite in Banff National Park. The route gains 97 m in total and tops out at 1,482 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy, and Parks Canada rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes of moving time. It meets The Spine at 2.3 km, and passes nine other mapped junctions. 10 side branches with the same name split off the route, at 1.7 km, 1.8 km, 2.4 km and further on. The map also shows two separate sections with the same name that are not part of this route. The distance and climb above follow this route only, not its branches. Along the way you pass a viewpoint. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.

Highest point 1,482 m, lowest 1,433 m, 97 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 0.0 kmViewpointAt 0.0 km
2. 1.5 kmShelter

Good for

• Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Horseback riding, Cross country skiing, Snowshoeing
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Views

Rankings

• 7in Best loop hikes in Banff National Park
• 8in Best loop hikes near Banff
• 13in Best loop hikes near Canmore

Trailhead

The trail starts at 51.1902° N, 115.5308° W.

Driving directions

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:

• Banff trail conditions
• Banff closures and bulletins
• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Hoodoos InterpretiveEasy · 1.1 km · 17 m gain · 0.5 km away
• Tunnel Campground Winter TrailsEasy · 4.2 km · 54 m gain · 0.6 km away
• Head to ToeEasy · 3.6 km · 65 m gain · 1.0 km away
• Buffa Low GearEasy · 1.1 km · 33 m gain · 1.1 km away
• Corrals to Tunnel Mountain CampgroundModerate · 1.8 km · 72 m gain · 1.2 km away
• Peyto TrailEasy · 2.0 km · 54 m gain · 1.3 km away