Great Divide Trail — Section D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail landscape

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Great Divide Trail — Section D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail

~2 days · 13.8 mi · easy · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance13.8 mi
Days out2
Elevation gain1,703 ft
Gain / mile123 ft
High point6,266 ft
Difficulty index11/100

What the Great Divide Trail — Section D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail is known for

Section D2 of Great Divide Trail is an official 21.9 km point-to-point section from Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Great Divide Trail — Section D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 12,067 ft to 20,495 ft over 13.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 4.1 mi · 31%
  • Downhill 8.2 mi · 61%
  • Flat 1.2 mi · 9%

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 D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail?

11 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail scores 11/100, 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 D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail take?

Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 13.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail?

The Great Divide Trail — Section D2: Amiskwi Pass to Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail climbs roughly 1,703 ft total — about 123 ft per mile, topping out near 6,266 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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