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SaveThe Town of Banff incorporated as a municipality in 1990[,] was the first municipality in Canada to be incorporated inside a national park(Banff National Park).
source: About the Town of Banff
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- Mountain Bike
60 trails
- E-Bike
50 trails
- Gravel Bike
31 trails
- Adaptive Bike
18 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
18 trails
- Horse
36 trails
- Hike
100 trails
- Trail Running
102 trails
- Snowshoe
26 trails
- Downhill Ski
237 trails
- Backcountry Ski
15 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Sep 27, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 338
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 60
- Trails E-Bike
- 50
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 31
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 18
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 18
- Trails Horse
- 36
- Trails Hike
- 100
- Trails Trail Running
- 102
- Trails Snowshoe
- 26
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 237
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 15
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 2
- Total Distance
- 233 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 110 miles
- Total Descent
- 63,985 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,691 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,041 ft
- Reports
- 1,058
- Photos
- 517
- Completed Counter
- 127,208
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Tunnel Mountain Bench Area
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Popular Banff Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.1 • 10 miles • 429 ft • 2,487 •
Multi-use paved path from Banff to Canmore with views, rest stops and picnics area. Access to potable water is only available in the townsites, users must plan accordingly. Approximately 1.5 hours to Banff or 1.0 hours to Canmore.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 3,287 ft • 3 ft • 2,343 •
Short, fast, fun, probably Banff's most popular MTB trail. Dirt jumps, berms, drops and a wall ride. Has a real bike park feel to it.
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 369 ft • 1,804 •
Topp Notch begins with a squirrel catcher [mandatory feature] meant to weed out the less experienced. If you cannot ride this feature, head back down to Star Wars. Once past the entry on Topp Notch, the trail will climb several...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 179 ft • 1,142 •
Climbing trail from the bottom of Star Wars and Topp Notch trails as those trails are both downhill primarily.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 210 ft • 6 ft • 1,065 •
Short access trail to the trailheads of Star Wars and Topp Notch and the end point for the Return of The Jedi climb trail
• 75 ★ 3.2 • 3,583 ft • 0 ft • 737 •
Easy singletrack cross country trail on the Tunnel Mountain bench. Part of the Tunnel Bench loop with "The Spine" and "Coastline".
Banff Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,016 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
A Nice 3 hour ride out to johnston canyon and back. If your lucky you can see some wildlife along the route.
★ 3.2 • 2,707 miles • 61,804 ft • 12 • Point to Point •
This is mostly a dirt route from Banff, AB to Antelope Wells, NM. The annual Tour Divide typically follows...
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 129 ft • 1 • Loop •
An easy 1hr ride that takes you just outside Banff to the golf course. Ride along the river to bow falls....
★ 5.0 • 15 miles • 742 ft • 8 • Loop •
The Best Trails Banff Has to offer (E-bike accesable) Takes you through all my favorite routes.
★ 5.0 • 11 miles • 2,095 ft • 4 • Loop •
The best Downhill runs in Banff. You have to work hard for the reward. Upper can be missed out but the...
2 miles • 183 ft • 2 • Loop •
These fun and twisty technical trails have wooden features, big curving berms, a wall ride, ladder...
Photos of Banff Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| bhframme | add | photo | activity #105759456 and 1 more | Oct 12, 2026 @ 11:16am 1 day |
| OwenL5tq7h | ridden | trail | activity #105542977 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 11:04am Oct 9, 2026 |
| rspryce | wishlist | route | activity #105214600 | Oct 4, 2026 @ 10:29am Oct 4, 2026 |
| Sean-sbike | ridden | trail | activity #105019420 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 9:22pm Oct 1, 2026 |
| Louif06 | vote | trail | activity #104913906 | Sep 30, 2026 @ 9:16am Sep 30, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | In Parks Canadas defense there was discussion... | Sep 22, 2026 @ 5:41pm Sep 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | What a shame that Parks has chosen to rename... | Sep 19, 2026 @ 3:06pm Sep 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Rode yesterday, running like a dream. Thanks... | Sep 19, 2026 @ 8:10am Sep 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | there is a cool swing set up in a pine tree... | Sep 19, 2026 @ 12:46am Sep 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Worth the ride just for up and back up again... | Sep 19, 2026 @ 12:42am Sep 19, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails203 awarded -
10 Blue Trails239 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k188 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge150 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge8 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k263 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 60 | 88 miles | 4,921 ft | 28 miles | 2,982 ft | #1,184 | #13 | 488 | 1,029 | 26 | 32,688 | |
| E-Bike | 50 | 69 miles | 3,599 ft | 23 miles | 640 ft | #1,691 | #17 | 10 | 773 | 7 | 1,045 | |
| Gravel Bike | 31 | 71 miles | 4,642 ft | 23 miles | 4,127 ft | #215 | #5 | 188 | 7 | 164 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 18 | 55 miles | 1,995 ft | 16 miles | 2,982 ft | #1,032 | #7 | 106 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Winter Fat Bike | 18 | 16 miles | 886 ft | 5 miles | 699 ft | #999 | #7 | 152 | 25 | |||
| Horse | 36 | 39 miles | 2,329 ft | 11 miles | 1,056 ft | #538 | #10 | 335 | 10 | |||
| Hike | 100 | 158 miles | 13,497 ft | 51 miles | 5,692 ft | #360 | #7 | 15 | 1,005 | 2 | 9,978 | |
| Trail Running | 102 | 158 miles | 13,675 ft | 51 miles | 5,692 ft | #355 | #6 | 1,023 | 3 | 4,126 | ||
| Snowshoe | 26 | 41 miles | 3,986 ft | 11 miles | 4,252 ft | #177 | #7 | 43 | 93 | |||
| Downhill Ski | 237 | 76 miles | 50,653 ft | 60 miles | 4,124 ft | #7 | #1 | 3 | 17 | 11,516 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 15 | 36 miles | 4,541 ft | 9 miles | 4,232 ft | #125 | #2 | 15 | 1,858 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 2 | 9 miles | 449 ft | 3 miles | 889 ft | #52 | #2 | 30 | 1 | 1,815 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Banff?
Banff has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Banff?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Banff are:
- Star Wars (4.5/5)
- Coastline - Hard Section (4.4/5)
- Stinky D (4.2/5)
- Topp Notch (4.2/5)
- Head-to-Toe (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Banff?
There are 17 parking locations listed in Banff. The most popular parking spots are:
- Valleyview Day-use Area
- Rundle Viewpoint - Parking Lot
- Hoodoos - Parking Lot
- Tunnel Mountain Viewpoint
- Parking
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What is the longest trail in Banff?
The longest trail in Banff is Banff Legacy Trail - East at 9.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Banff?
The best hiking trails in Banff are:
- Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail
- Sulphur Mountain
- Tunnel Mountain Summit Trail - Lower Section
- Deception Pass
- Skoki Route
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Banff?
The best trail running trails in Banff are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Banff?
Banff has a total of 338 trails. Of those, 60 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Banff to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Banff?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Banff is Sulphur Mountain Westside with 2,702 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Banff?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Banff is Topp Notch with 549 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Banff?
Banff supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Banff?
The following bike services are available in Banff:
- Bike Shop (1)
- Trail Association (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Banff?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Banff is Sulphur Mountain Westside with an average grade of 15.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Banff?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Banff. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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Are the trails open in Banff?
The overall region status for Banff is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 57 trails:
- Clear / Green: 43
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 11
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Banff?
Yes, Banff supports e-bike riding. There are 49 trails in Banff that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Banff?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Banff are: View all mountain biking routes in Banff.
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What is the highest summit in Banff?
The highest summit in Banff is Mount Victoria North Peak at 11,175 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Banff?
The most popular Strava segments in Banff are:
- Vermilion Lakes Rd to Train Tracks (20,176 athletes)
- Legacy Trail New - Gate to Washed Out Tunnel (Westward) (6,618 athletes)
- The View on Pave (6,444 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Banff?
Yes, there are 17 accessible/adaptive trails in Banff. View all adaptive trails in Banff for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Banff?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Banff directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Banff?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Banff are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Banff?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Banff are:
- Hoodoos (4/5)
- Banff Legacy Trail - East (4/5)
- Bow River Hoodoos Bike Access (3/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Stoney Creek Warden Cabin
- Halfway Hut Cabin
- Hidden Lake Camp Camping
- Skoki Lodge
- Skoki Mountain Summit
- Red Deer Lakes Camp Camping
- Oyster Peak Summit
- Cyclone Mountain Summit
- Mount Drummond Summit
- Packer's Pass Summit
- Mount Victoria North Peak (11,175 ft)
- Mount Willingdon (10,709 ft)
- Mount Ball (10,699 ft)
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