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This is a great trail with lots of lookout points and nice views. It starts with a walk through Banff - it can be started wherever there is parking. A walk along Tunnel Mountain Road takes you to a forested trail and to several lookouts of the Hoodoos. You then take the Tunnel Mountain Hoodoos Trail back along the Bow River and past Bow Falls, making your way back to the town centre. Parts of this trail are paved and on roads, while others are through a forest and shared with...

The trail begins in the town of Banff, just at the south base of the pedestrian bridge across the Bow River. It follows through a forested area along the Bow River and there are some nice viewpoints along the way of the river and surrounding mountains and benches to enjoy the scenery. The trail is mostly flat though there were some sets of wooden stairs to climb up and down. This hike is busy and popular, so there isn't complete solitude. The trail ends at a platform overlooking the Bow...

The Tunnel Mountain Summit trail is a short and sweet hike to an amazing viewpoint overlooking the town of Banff and the surrounding landscape. For novices or experienced hikers alike, this is a mostly easy route that allows folks to get accustomed to hiking in the Canadian Rocky Mountains while still having the opportunity for great views. Runners love the quick incline and challenge, and hikers with families love the viewpoints, signage, and wide trails for spending time with family and...

The Fenland Trail is an easy and short day-hike in the town of Banff, with great opportunities to see wildlife like elk. The trailhead begins along Mount Norquay Road. It is a pleasant and pretty walk along a flat looped trail through the forest and alongside a small creek. There are some really good views of the Canadian Rockies through trees along the way. The trail is also wide and well-maintained, and if you are looking for a slightly longer easy hike, you can continue on the flat trails...