Great Divide Trail — Section C3: Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction to Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway)
~2 days · 20.9 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section C3: Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction to Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) is known for
Section C3 of Great Divide Trail is an official 33.6 km point-to-point section from Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction to Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 16,381 ft to 25,295 ft over 20.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.0 mi · 31%
- Downhill 11.2 mi · 58%
- Flat 2.2 mi · 11%
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 C3: Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction to Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway)?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section C3: Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction to Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) scores 19/100, 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 C3: Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction to Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section C3: Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction to Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 20.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section C3: Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction to Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway)?
The Great Divide Trail — Section C3: Sunshine Village / Rock Isle Trail junction to Floe Lake trailhead (Banff–Windermere Parkway) climbs roughly 4,091 ft total — about 196 ft per mile, topping out near 7,756 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.