Great Divide Trail — Section E1: Saskatchewan Crossing to Nigel Pass
~3 days · 35.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section E1: Saskatchewan Crossing to Nigel Pass is known for
Section E1 of Great Divide Trail is an official 56 km point-to-point section from Saskatchewan Crossing to Nigel Pass.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 14,984 ft to 26,965 ft over 35.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 18.0 mi · 51%
- Downhill 13.0 mi · 37%
- Flat 4.1 mi · 12%
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 E1: Saskatchewan Crossing to Nigel Pass?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section E1: Saskatchewan Crossing to Nigel Pass scores 27/100, 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 E1: Saskatchewan Crossing to Nigel Pass take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section E1: Saskatchewan Crossing to Nigel Pass in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 35.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section E1: Saskatchewan Crossing to Nigel Pass?
The Great Divide Trail — Section E1: Saskatchewan Crossing to Nigel Pass climbs roughly 8,586 ft total — about 245 ft per mile, topping out near 8,474 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.