Great Divide Trail — Section C5: Helmet Creek junction to Field
~2 days · 22.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section C5: Helmet Creek junction to Field is known for
Section C5 of Great Divide Trail is an official 36.5 km point-to-point section from Helmet Creek junction to Field.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 12,746 ft to 24,016 ft over 22.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.4 mi · 33%
- Downhill 10.6 mi · 47%
- Flat 4.4 mi · 20%
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 C5: Helmet Creek junction to Field?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section C5: Helmet Creek junction to Field scores 18/100, 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 C5: Helmet Creek junction to Field take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section C5: Helmet Creek junction to Field in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 22.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section C5: Helmet Creek junction to Field?
The Great Divide Trail — Section C5: Helmet Creek junction to Field climbs roughly 3,986 ft total — about 176 ft per mile, topping out near 7,339 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.