This begins at the Lake Minnewanka Car Park 30 minutes west of Canmore and closer to Banff. Rockwall Area Runs - A little further away from Calgary in Kootenay National Park. However the trails are superb and the views are pristine. This run is located in the Castle Mountain Junction Area 29km West of Banff. Other Links with Connections to Running in the Canmore Area Brian's Mountain Runs - This site outlines the pleasantries, perils and pitfalls of numerous mountain runs in Alberta.
Brian outlines approximate times, distances and elevation gains for each run.