Great Divide Trail (GDT)
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Canada Canada
General information about Great Divide Trail
Difficulty
Length
1.130 km
Elevation gain
34.500 m
Elevation loss
34.800 m
Highest Point
2.590 m
Lowest Point
Old Fort Point Trailhead / 1.055 m
Round Trip?
No
Walk in both directions?
Yes
1.130 km
34.500 m
34.800 m
2.590 m
Old Fort Point Trailhead
1.055 m

The best time to hike the Great Divide Trail is:

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The Great Divide Trail runs for a length of 1130 kilometers through Canada.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 57 days to walk the Great Divide Trail.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail you are self-sufficient.
But at irregular intervals (at least every few days) there is the possibility to buy food.
This needs to be planned accordingly and it can only be recommended to contact the aid stations and check the opening hours.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and on campsites.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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The best time to hike the Great Divide Trail is:

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Specifics
The permission to bring dogs is not uniform for the whole trail.
Self-supply (food can be bought every few days)
Water is sufficiently available everywhere and does not need to be filtered
Only partly recommended for people with a fear of heights
Not accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The route is not sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
No power supply on the trail
Fishing allowed
There are bathing opportunities along the way
At least one river must be crossed
You might encounter bears!
Sections are also accessible
Sometimes a lot of mosquitoes!
Route planning

Arrival

You will arrive to Great Divide Trail via Calgary International Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Cab / Uber. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Great Divide Trail is via Calgary International Airport.

You can get to the airport per Cab / Uber / On foot. Takes about 12 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • on campsites

Loneliness

Wilderness / Virtually no people and no settlements
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