Great Divide Trail
Canada · North America · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 72/100
At a glance
| Countries | Canada |
|---|---|
| Continent | North America |
| Region | Alberta, British Columbia (Canadian Rockies) |
| Type | Thru-hike / long-distance trail |
| Length | 1095 km |
| Typical duration | 50 days |
| Difficulty | 5/5 (Very hard) |
| Max altitude | 2590 m |
| Best season | Jul-Sep |
| Start | Waterton Lakes NP, AB |
| End | Kakwa Lake, BC |
| Permit / guide | National park / provincial park permits en route; no single permit |
| Special gear | navigation skills; ice axe early season |
Score
72/100
Rugged continuation of the CDT through the Canadian Rockies; sparse resupply
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
More trails
- West Coast Trail · Canada · 82/100
- Akshayuk Pass · Canada · 71/100
- Berg Lake Trail · Canada · 70/100
- Rockwall Trail · Canada · 70/100
- Long Range Traverse · Canada · 69/100
- Skyline Trail · Canada · 68/100