Sundance in Banff National Park

Sundance

This paved trail is a terrific introduction to mountain biking for the family.

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Sundance Details

If you want to get your family out for a mountain bike ride, or take an easier ride yourself, check out the Sundance trail. This paved trail easily accommodates families with kids and even bike trailers, winding along the Bow River before gently climbing to Sundance Canyon. Here, you can all enjoy a picnic and the creekside hiking trail, as this area is popular with hikers as well. Be sure to bring a bike lock so you can enjoy as much time as you like before riding back to the start. Trail guides and cycling maps are available, and be sure to follow the park's rules and regulations to make the most of your ride: be bear aware; ride on designated trails; avoid riding during extreme conditions; help preserve the trails' quality; know your limits; yield to other riders; and, of course, leave no trace. **Trail Type:** Out and Back **Difficulty:** Easy **Distance:** 7.8 kilometers round trip (4.8 miles) **Trailhead:** Cave and Basin National Historic Site **Connector:** Healy Creek

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sundance

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Marsh Loop

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Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Canada's National Park system began at this very spot in 1885.

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Cave and Basin National Historic Site

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Sundance Trail/Sundance Canyon

A paved trail leads to a loop trail for the best of Sundance.

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