Great Divide Trail — Section A2: Mount Rowe–Sage Pass junction to Carbondale River Road
~3 days · 36.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section A2: Mount Rowe–Sage Pass junction to Carbondale River Road is known for
Section A2 of Great Divide Trail is an official 57.5 km point-to-point section from Mount Rowe–Sage Pass junction to Carbondale River Road.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 15,016 ft to 25,187 ft over 36.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.6 mi · 24%
- Downhill 21.6 mi · 60%
- Flat 5.6 mi · 16%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Great Divide Trail — Section A2: Mount Rowe–Sage Pass junction to Carbondale River Road?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section A2: Mount Rowe–Sage Pass junction to Carbondale River Road scores 42/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Great Divide Trail — Section A2: Mount Rowe–Sage Pass junction to Carbondale River Road take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section A2: Mount Rowe–Sage Pass junction to Carbondale River Road in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 36.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section A2: Mount Rowe–Sage Pass junction to Carbondale River Road?
The Great Divide Trail — Section A2: Mount Rowe–Sage Pass junction to Carbondale River Road climbs roughly 14,478 ft total — about 394 ft per mile, topping out near 7,867 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.