Here are a few of our favourite local road rides that you can explore on your own or on a guided tour in winter. They are arranged from short, easy rides to longer, more challenging options with higher elevation gain and more technical turns.

We also recommend checking out these directions and trail reports from Parks Canada:

Note For All Riders
We also highly recommend downloading the Trailforks app to your phone before you come. After downloading the app you can download the map for Alberta. The free version works great, and it’s helpful for navigating when you’re out on the trails, which can sometimes be confusing.

Golf Course Loop

5 km loop, easy gradient
Short ride close to the town of Banff, which passes through the Banff Springs Golf Course and follows the Bow River with a nice finish at Bow Falls.

Vermillion Lakes Road

7 km one-way, easy gradient
The views from this road are some of the most iconic in Banff, with multiple lakes and views of Mount Rundle. This is a relatively easy ride that includes section of bike path and a slow-speed-limit road. Once the lake is frozen, you will also be able to ride your bike on the lake for the most unique and wonderful views.

Tunnel bench loop

9.7 km loop, 60m elevation gain
This popular loop connects The Spine, Coastline, and the Peyto Pit Road to make a winding and varied entry-level singletrack with minimal elevation gain. Take in the spectacular views of iconic Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain as well as the Fairholme Range.

NOTE: Coastline and the Peyto Pit Road currently have access closed by Parks Canada.

spray river loop

5.7 km one-way, 135m elevation gain
This trail offers rolling terrain in a picturesque river valley on the east and west sides of the Spray River, which is shared with hikers and cross-country skiers.

sundance canyon trail

3.7 km one way, 75m elevation gain
This trail offers views of the Bow Valley while winding through forested areas to the Sundance Canyon picnic area. Sections of the trail are single and double track set.

Bikes are not permitted past the bike racks.