Great Divide Trail — Section E4: Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead to Jasper
~3 days · 34.9 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Great Divide Trail — Section E4: Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead to Jasper is known for
Section E4 of Great Divide Trail is an official 55.7 km point-to-point section from Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead to Jasper.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 11,194 ft to 26,877 ft over 34.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 15.4 mi · 45%
- Downhill 18.4 mi · 54%
- Flat 0.3 mi · 1%
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 E4: Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead to Jasper?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section E4: Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead to Jasper scores 21/100, 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 E4: Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead to Jasper take?
Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section E4: Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead to Jasper in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 34.9 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section E4: Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead to Jasper?
The Great Divide Trail — Section E4: Maligne Lake / Bald Hills trailhead to Jasper climbs roughly 5,886 ft total — about 169 ft per mile, topping out near 8,235 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.