Great Divide Trail — Section F1: Jasper to Moose River junction landscape

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Great Divide Trail — Section F1: Jasper to Moose River junction

~3 days · 42.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance42.6 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain7,516 ft
Gain / mile176 ft
High point7,024 ft
Difficulty index23/100

What the Great Divide Trail — Section F1: Jasper to Moose River junction is known for

Section F1 of Great Divide Trail is an official 68.9 km point-to-point section from Jasper to Moose River junction.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Great Divide Trail — Section F1: Jasper to Moose River junction on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 11,293 ft to 21,614 ft over 42.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 21.3 mi · 50%
  • Downhill 8.3 mi · 20%
  • Flat 12.7 mi · 30%

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 F1: Jasper to Moose River junction?

23 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Great Divide Trail — Section F1: Jasper to Moose River junction scores 23/100, 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 F1: Jasper to Moose River junction take?

Most backpackers hike the Great Divide Trail — Section F1: Jasper to Moose River junction in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 42.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Great Divide Trail — Section F1: Jasper to Moose River junction?

The Great Divide Trail — Section F1: Jasper to Moose River junction climbs roughly 7,516 ft total — about 176 ft per mile, topping out near 7,024 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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