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"location_section": "The Folding Mountain Trail Start is located in Alberta's Peace Country, accessed from Highway 16 west of Folding Mountain Resort near Brûlé. The trailhead sits next to the Yellowhead Highway with parking and washroom facilities available. This launching point sets you up for a serious day out — 18 km round trip, 853 meters of elevation gain, and roughly 6.5 hours of hiking that will push your legs and lungs in the best possible way.",
"campsite_note": "Add to existing description: An old campsite is located at approximately 5 km along the trail, situated in a forest-enclosed area. Note that this campsite has no reliable water source. A scenic meadow section follows, offering views over the foothills before the second major elevation gain begins.",
"summit_note": "The final ascent features a steep scree section leading to the summit, where hikers are rewarded with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape."
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Everything you need to know before you goStarting Point
The folding mountain trail start is located in the town of Hinton, Alberta. To get there, take Highway 16 west from Edmonton to Hinton. In Hinton, take the exit for Highway 40 south. The trail start is located at the end of the highway.
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- Hiking shoes Essential
- → Salomon Elixir Tour Mid WP · 203.38 $
- Layered clothing Essential
- Rain jacket Essential
- Trekking poles
- → Black Diamond Trail Ergo Cork · 69.99 $
- Headlamp
- → Petzl Actik Core 625 · 103.95 $
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