Great Divide Trail — Section E3: Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead
~2 days · 24.7 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section E3: Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead is known for
Section E3 of Great Divide Trail is an official 39.4 km point-to-point section from Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 18,255 ft to 24,314 ft over 24.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 8.3 mi · 34%
- Downhill 13.4 mi · 55%
- Flat 2.9 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 E3: Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section E3: Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead scores 13/100, 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 E3: Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section E3: Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 24.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section E3: Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead?
The Great Divide Trail — Section E3: Maligne Pass to Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead climbs roughly 2,920 ft total — about 118 ft per mile, topping out near 7,418 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.