It gains its name from one of the first white men to set foot in this area way back in 1847. Reverend Robert T. Rundle was a Methodist missionary who worked extensively with the local Stoney Indians. On numerous occasions, the trail crosses well-bridged stream crossings as it follows Goat Creek and later the Spray River. Thus the sound of rushing water is a common and pleasant addition to this ride. The trail begins with wide single-track and quickly begins its descent.
All crossings are well bridged.
As you travel along the trail, you will drop down a steep, loose rock hill just before the third bridge. Be cautious, as it requires a sudden turn to safely negotiate the bridge. After turning right onto the Spray River Fire Road, the trail becomes smooth fire road for the remainder of its run into Banff. Parts of this trail are single-track with some loose rock material. Also, some of the stream crossings are at the bottom of long downhill gradients.