Great Divide Trail — Section A3: Carbondale River Road to Coleman
~2 days · 21.8 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section A3: Carbondale River Road to Coleman is known for
Section A3 of Great Divide Trail is an official 34.2 km point-to-point section from Carbondale River Road to Coleman.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 14,177 ft to 20,892 ft over 21.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 10.3 mi · 47%
- Downhill 9.7 mi · 45%
- Flat 1.8 mi · 8%
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 A3: Carbondale River Road to Coleman?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section A3: Carbondale River Road to Coleman scores 17/100, 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 A3: Carbondale River Road to Coleman take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section A3: Carbondale River Road to Coleman in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 21.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section A3: Carbondale River Road to Coleman?
The Great Divide Trail — Section A3: Carbondale River Road to Coleman climbs roughly 3,652 ft total — about 168 ft per mile, topping out near 6,407 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.