Faraway
Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, Alberta, Canada
Out-and-back trail in Cooking Lake-Blackfoot Provincial Recreation Area, Alberta, Canada. Cross-country skiing, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 8.2 mi (13.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 125 ft (38 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 45 min
- High point
- 2,418 ft (737 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Faraway
How long is Faraway?
Faraway is 8.2 mi (13.2 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 45 min. It climbs 125 ft (38 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,418 ft (737 m).
How hard is Faraway?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Faraway shaded?
Mostly shaded (81% under trees).
What can you do on Faraway?
Best for Cross-country skiing. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses.
Is this a good week for Faraway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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