Great Divide Trail — Section B3: Baril Creek / Fording River corridor to Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park)
~3 days · 42.7 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section B3: Baril Creek / Fording River corridor to Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) is known for
Section B3 of Great Divide Trail is an official 69.8 km point-to-point section from Baril Creek / Fording River corridor to Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 16,598 ft to 24,045 ft over 42.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 18.3 mi · 43%
- Downhill 15.9 mi · 37%
- Flat 8.1 mi · 19%
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 B3: Baril Creek / Fording River corridor to Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park)?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section B3: Baril Creek / Fording River corridor to Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) scores 21/100, 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 B3: Baril Creek / Fording River corridor to Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section B3: Baril Creek / Fording River corridor to Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 42.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section B3: Baril Creek / Fording River corridor to Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park)?
The Great Divide Trail — Section B3: Baril Creek / Fording River corridor to Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) climbs roughly 6,329 ft total — about 148 ft per mile, topping out near 7,703 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.