Great Divide Trail — Section D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass landscape

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Great Divide Trail — Section D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass

~2 days · 26.2 mi · moderate · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance26.2 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain4,177 ft
Gain / mile159 ft
High point6,490 ft
Difficulty index17/100

What the Great Divide Trail — Section D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass is known for

Section D1 of Great Divide Trail is an official 41.7 km point-to-point section from Field to Amiskwi Pass.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Great Divide Trail — Section D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 12,605 ft to 21,260 ft over 26.2 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 17.4 mi · 67%
  • Downhill 5.7 mi · 22%
  • Flat 3.0 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 D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass?

17 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass scores 17/100, 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 D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass take?

Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 26.2 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass?

The Great Divide Trail — Section D1: Field to Amiskwi Pass climbs roughly 4,177 ft total — about 159 ft per mile, topping out near 6,490 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.

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