Great Divide Trail — Section D3: Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail to Saskatchewan Crossing
~2 days · 26.6 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section D3: Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail to Saskatchewan Crossing is known for
Section D3 of Great Divide Trail is an official 42.4 km point-to-point section from Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail to Saskatchewan Crossing.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 13,671 ft to 17,201 ft over 26.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.7 mi · 34%
- Downhill 7.2 mi · 28%
- Flat 10.1 mi · 39%
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 D3: Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail to Saskatchewan Crossing?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section D3: Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail to Saskatchewan Crossing scores 12/100, 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 D3: Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail to Saskatchewan Crossing take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section D3: Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail to Saskatchewan Crossing in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 26.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section D3: Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail to Saskatchewan Crossing?
The Great Divide Trail — Section D3: Blaeberry River / David Thompson Heritage Trail to Saskatchewan Crossing climbs roughly 2,543 ft total — about 96 ft per mile, topping out near 5,466 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.