Sunshine Road
Right off the block, you'll start to climb on this bicycling route.
Plan Around Sunshine Road
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Sunshine Road Details
OVERVIEW: Sunshine Road doesn't play around - the climb starts nearly immediately and continues to rise via steep ramps along the way to its end point at the Borgeau parking lot, where the base of the Sunshine gondola can be found. Turn around and enjoy the downhill back to the route's starting point at the Sunshine Ski Area Road, 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) west of the Town of Banff on the Trans-Canada Highway. Two things to watch for on this route: the narrow road shared with traffic, and bears! 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**: Strenuous **Distance**: 16.4 kilometers roundtrip (10.2 miles)
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Nearby Parks Around Sunshine Road
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Sunshine Road
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2.9 mi away
Bourgeau Lake/Harvey Pass
The closest subalpine lake to the Town of Banff is Bourgeon Lake, seen from this hike.
3.3 mi away
Backswamp
This marshy wetland is where the Bow River once flowed through the valley.
3.3 mi away
Sundance Lodge
Two trails will deliver you to Sundance Lodge within Banff National Park.
3.8 mi away
Mule Shoe Lake
The horse-shaped pond is popular with elk - and visitors
