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Star Wars Loop is a fun and quick option. This trail is primarily used for mountain-biking, so hikers will want to know that this is a shared trail. For bikers, there are some great features: quick, solid berms, fun wooden features, and multiple jumps. The uphill walk back up is a nice challenge. The one side of the trail can be used for more air, berms and speed while the other is a winding, longer scenic route.

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 Banff Legacy Trail is a well-maintained paved path, a great ride with slight downhill grade towards Canmore. In many places it is very close to the highway and the noise from traffic is very loud. You will not get much shade, so bringing sun protection is recommended. This trail is a favourite for locals and tourists alike during fall, thanks to the many larches that change colours, and the wide trail makes it easy to explore slowly.

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...

This abridged alternative to the full Tunnel Mountain Hoodoos Trail is an easy hike that follows the Bow River north under the east side of Tunnel Mountain, leading to the Hoodoos Viewpoint. There is some mild elevation gain near the viewpoint. The trail continues past the viewpoint for folks who want to extend their hike or run.