Mt Rundle Route
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 6,317 ft
- climb
- 9,469 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Mt Rundle Route is an out-and-back trail, 3.8 miles each way (7.7 miles round trip) in Alberta, Canada, inside Banff National Park. It runs between about 4,600 ft and 9,470 ft above sea level, with roughly 5,590 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Banff, about 1.4 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tunnel Mountain, 2260 and 2240. Bow Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Sp6 - Mount Rundle and Tunnel Mountain Village I Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Mt Rundle Route for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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