Great Divide Trail — Section C2: Palliser River valley to Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction
~2 days · 27.6 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section C2: Palliser River valley to Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction is known for
Section C2 of Great Divide Trail is an official 44.4 km point-to-point section from Palliser River valley to Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 18,428 ft to 25,597 ft over 27.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 14.0 mi · 51%
- Downhill 12.4 mi · 45%
- Flat 1.3 mi · 5%
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 C2: Palliser River valley to Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section C2: Palliser River valley to Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction scores 25/100, 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 C2: Palliser River valley to Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section C2: Palliser River valley to Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 27.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section C2: Palliser River valley to Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction?
The Great Divide Trail — Section C2: Palliser River valley to Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction climbs roughly 6,736 ft total — about 244 ft per mile, topping out near 7,890 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.