Tunnel Campground Winter Trails
Near Banff · Banff National Park
Trail score 57 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality
About this trail
Tunnel Campground Winter Trails is a 4.2 km out and back trail near Banff in Banff National Park. It runs 2.1 km each way. The route gains 54 m in total and tops out at 1,471 m. Hike Alberta rates it easy. Allow about 1 hour 15 minutes of moving time. It passes one mapped trail junction, at 1.1 km. Four side branches with the same name split off the route, at 10 m, 30 m and 0.6 km. The map also shows five 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 campground. Also used for walking, trail running and mountain biking.
- Length
- 4.2km
- 2.1 km each way
- Elevation gain
- 54m
- Estimated time
- 1h15min
- Moving time
- Route
- Out and back
- Highest point
- 1,471m
- Lowest point
- 1,450m
Elevation profile
1,450 m to 1,471 mHighest point 1,471 m, lowest 1,450 m, 54 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 13% 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
- 0.6 kmTunnel Mountain Trailer CourtCampground
Good for
- Hiking, Walking, Trail running, Mountain biking, Cross country skiing, Snowshoeing
- Dog friendly (on leash), Kid friendly
- Camping
Trailhead
The trail starts at 51.1885° N, 115.5392° W.
Banff National Park admission
National park admission required
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.
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
- Tunnel Campground LoopEasy · 6.3 km · 97 m gain · 0.6 km away
- Hoodoos InterpretiveEasy · 1.1 km · 17 m gain · 1.1 km away
- Topp NotchHard · 8.3 km · 320 m gain · 1.2 km away
- Return of the JediModerate · 4.3 km · 142 m gain · 1.2 km away
- Star WarsModerate · 2.1 km · 95 m gain · 1.2 km away
- Tunnel Mountain Campground TrailsEasy · 1.1 km · 20 m gain · 1.2 km away
All 588 trails in Banff National Park
Parks Canada trail data, Open Government Licence Canada
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30