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Vulture Glacier via Wapta Traverse and Wapta Icefields Routes

based on 42 tracks & routes #66 hike out of 92 in
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4.6 mi
Distance
2 hrs 18 min
Time
terrain
1,683 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail to Balfour/Rob Ritchie Hut in Banff National Park.

This trail goes by Vulture Glacier.

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