Great Divide Trail — Section B2: North Fork Pass to Baril Creek / Fording River corridor
~3 days · 40.8 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section B2: North Fork Pass to Baril Creek / Fording River corridor is known for
Section B2 of Great Divide Trail is an official 66.7 km point-to-point section from North Fork Pass to Baril Creek / Fording River corridor.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 19,137 ft to 26,070 ft over 40.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 21.0 mi · 51%
- Downhill 18.0 mi · 44%
- Flat 1.8 mi · 4%
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 B2: North Fork Pass to Baril Creek / Fording River corridor?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section B2: North Fork Pass to Baril Creek / Fording River corridor scores 35/100, 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 B2: North Fork Pass to Baril Creek / Fording River corridor take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section B2: North Fork Pass to Baril Creek / Fording River corridor in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 40.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section B2: North Fork Pass to Baril Creek / Fording River corridor?
The Great Divide Trail — Section B2: North Fork Pass to Baril Creek / Fording River corridor climbs roughly 12,287 ft total — about 301 ft per mile, topping out near 8,120 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.