Great Divide Trail — Section C1: Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) to Palliser River valley
~3 days · 33.3 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section C1: Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) to Palliser River valley is known for
Section C1 of Great Divide Trail is an official 53.6 km point-to-point section from Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) to Palliser River valley.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 17,093 ft to 25,079 ft over 33.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 11.9 mi · 36%
- Downhill 15.0 mi · 45%
- Flat 6.2 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 C1: Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) to Palliser River valley?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section C1: Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) to Palliser River valley 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 C1: Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) to Palliser River valley take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section C1: Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) to Palliser River valley in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 33.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section C1: Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) to Palliser River valley?
The Great Divide Trail — Section C1: Elk Pass trailhead (Peter Lougheed Provincial Park) to Palliser River valley climbs roughly 6,079 ft total — about 183 ft per mile, topping out near 7,677 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.