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Horsethief Canyon

Highway 838, Drumheller, Alberta, Canada
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Ranked #4 of 13 attractions in Drumheller
Type: Canyons
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Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

Great scenery, although the flies and mosquitoes were awful. A few steep paths down into the canyon but too wet for us to go down, but looked like gun

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Edmonton, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

The scenery here is breath taking! The hike wasn't to hard for our family of 5. It was a bit muddy and slippery in sections from rain but it was still great. Would hike this area over and over!

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Philpstoun, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

We stopped by the canyon on our way back to Calgary. had we had hiking shoes, we would have walked the path down into the canyon.

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013 via mobile

I've been there twice now, there is lots of places to explore and you can spend all day there! It's quite tiring, especially for my two dogs. Lots of climbing so wear good shoes and there are no trails and no signs so you need to pay attention to where you are going so you don't get lost. There are... More

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Drumheller, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2013

It's a long walk from top to bottom...the view from the top is lovely and you can see how horses and other animals would be able to hide in the valley

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Calgary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2012

This is another great place to hike and can be a day away adventure. Wifey and I like to go in the spring when we wont roast down in the coulees. Take water. Then a little bit more. Even warm water is nice after you find out you really like it! Rattlebugs do like it there as well, so if... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

Well, it is so beautiul and very indicative of the badland experience. You will love the view! Don't forget to check ou t the hoodoos!

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London, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2012

Great view of the Badlands area...we drove the circuit from there and took the ferry to the otherside of the river. Went down and hiked a bit in Horsethief Canyon and got great pics!

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Windsor, Ontario
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 19, 2012 via mobile

On the North Dinosaur Trail. Beautiful view of the Badlands. The badlands in Badlanda National Park are more impressive. The best part of this canyon was how few people were there. Go late (or early) in the day so the colors of the canyon stand out more!

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2012

This is out in the middle of wheat country. Hiking paths abound. A small version of the US badlands. I watched a prairie dog for 10 minutes here. Pictures did not do it justice.... But it's a long way out of your way.

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