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GDT Alternate Route on a high ridge on the Continental Divide. Awesome views!


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Map Key

9.6

Miles

15.5

KM

Point to Point

8,196' 2,498 m

High

6,857' 2,090 m

Low

2,925' 891 m

Up

3,818' 1,164 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (8°)

43%

Max Grade (23°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Commonly Backpacked · Views · Wildlife

Need to Know

Resources regularly updated with the latest conditions and other information are:
- GDTA website www.greatdividetrail.com
- Dustin Lynx book "Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail"
- Dustin Lynx's Guidebook Topo Map Set
- GDT App
- Gem Trek maps

Description

Great Divide Trail - Section A (Canada/USA Border to Coleman) Alternate Route.

This Alternate Route follows an open, high, rocky, alpine ridge crest that is part of the Continental Divide. It parallels the main GDT route that is slightly to the east below the ridge top. Views in all directions!

Please see the resources listed above under Need to Know for up to date detailed descriptions and valuable hiker information.

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Joan Pendleton

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Upper Twin Lake is at the base of this rock wall with the Great Divide running along the wall's ridge top.
Jul 27, 2022 near Pincher…, AB

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