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Powderface Ridge Loop

based on 5 tracks & routes #60 hike out of 126 in
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8.5 mi
Distance
4 hrs 34 min
Time
terrain
1,896 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail in Kananaskis Country Public Land Use Zone.

This trail goes by Powderface East Ridge and Powderface Ridge.

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    ★★★★★

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    3 years, 1 month ago
    This is an arduous but not difficult hiking trail with huge views. To hike it without backtracking requires a car shuttle along the forestry road, but hiking the north half to the high point and returning the same way is equally rewarding.
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