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2.1 miles
Distance
268 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
00:13:07
Avg time
219 ft
Altitude change
4,593 ft
Altitude min
4,834 ft
Altitude max
4,615 ft
Altitude start
4,833 ft
Altitude end
2%
Grade
-7%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,788 ft
Distance down
2,064 ft
Distance flat
00:13:07
Avg time

Sundance Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, RD, Fat, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
    • Both Directions for Adaptive Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner

Paved path to the Sundance://www.trailforks.com/trails/sundance-canyon-trail/]Sundance Canyon[/L] Loop, part in the forest and part along the Bow River with Mountain views.

Access Info

Public Transit - Route 4

Adaptive Bike Info

Average width: 316 cm
Minimum width: 245 cm

Average grade: 3%
Maximum grade: 9%

Average cross-slope: 2%
Maximum cross-slope: 10%

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Sundance Trail Reports

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Jun 11, 2026 @ 6:01pm (America/Edmonton)
Jun 11, 2026
Watch for horse poop, otherwise all clear.
Nov 28, 2025 @ 11:40am (America/Edmonton)
Nov 28, 2025
[B]Area Closure: Spray Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Lower Springs Block 1 For the safety of the public during mechanical forest thinning,...
Nov 28, 2025 @ 10:48am (America/Edmonton)
Nov 28, 2025
[B]Area Closure: Spray Wildfire Risk Reduction Project Lower Springs Block 1 For the safety of the public during mechanical forest thinning,...
Aug 26, 2021 @ 8:53pm
Aug 26, 2021
First 500m is community trail, in great shape. Next 1.5km is horse trail, wet, muddy across the whole trail width in many sections. Do not...
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on Jun 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to sundance trailhead (51.169000, -115.592430)

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      Bbish800
      Very boring trail with mess from horses. Bike it to get it out of the way quicker.
      Sacraa77
      This is a horseshit trail, literally. Not recommended

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sundance located?
      Sundance is located in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the Banff National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.169, -115.59243.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sundance?
      Sundance has 268 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,593 ft to 4,834 ft.
      ▼ Is Sundance a point to point trail?
      Sundance is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Sundance?
      Sundance is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sundance?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Sundance. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Sundance? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sundance are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sundance?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Sundance. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sundance?
      Sundance is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 248 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 307 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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