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Balfour/Rob Ritchie Hut via Wapta Traverse and Wapta Icefield Routes

based on 3 tracks & routes #79 hike out of 92 in
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4.4 mi
Distance
2 hrs 14 min
Time
terrain
1,604 ft
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Overview

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

This trail goes by Vulture Glacier.

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