Facts
| Distance: | 17.4 km (10.8 miles) round trip |
| Start Elevation: | 1,452 m (4,764 ft) |
| Max Elevation: | 2,226 m (7,303 ft) |
| Elevation Difference: | 774 m (2,539 ft) |
| Total Elevation: | 977 m (3,205 ft) |
| Time Required: | *2-3.5 hours roundtrip |
| Season: | June - September (boggy trail in early season) |
* Note: These are running times not hiking times. The fastest times are for someone with a 10km road pace of under 6:30/mile or 4:00/km.
Details
| 0-5 km | Wide forested trail |
| 5 km | Trail narrows/rocky |
| 5.3- 7.7km | Boggy/Snowy in early season |
| 7.7 km | Tower Lake |
| 8.5 km | Rockbound Lake |
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Overview
The trail is typical of many others in the region, starting off with a wide forested trail which climbs quickly, becoming rockier as it goes. The upper section can be very wet and muddy even in July and you should be prepared to run into snowy sections.
Trailhead
Car:
Drive towards Lake Louise on either the Trans Canada Highway 1 or the Bow Valley Parkway Highway 1A. If you are on Hwy 1 then take the Castle Junction exit onto the 1A. Turn left (towards Lake Louise) and the trailhead is a few hundred metres on your right.
Run: Not Applicable
Public Transit: Not Applicable
Rockbound Lake Trailhead
Banff Townsite, 
Rockbound Lake Parking Lot
Trail
The trail starts from the Rockbound Lake parking lot and trailhead. It rises quickly through dense forest and the views a limited until you are well into the run. The upper section before Tower Lake is quite rocky and as the trail levels out for Tower Lake you may well get wet feet. Run past the lake and take the steep trail up to Rockbound Lake above.
Route
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Elevation (Round Trip)
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Safety
The usual precautions apply as far as wildlife goes. Make noise, carry bear spray, keep your eyes and ears open.