High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin landscape

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High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin

~5 days · 33.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance33.3 mi
Days out5
Elevation gain11,929 ft
Gain / mile358 ft
High point5,299 ft
Difficulty index37/100

What the High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin is known for

High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin is a 2-3-day backpacking route in Washington (Olympic NP).

Route map & campsites

Route map of the High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,982 ft to 17,159 ft over 33.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 18.6 mi · 56%
  • Downhill 10.9 mi · 33%
  • Flat 3.7 mi · 11%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin?

37 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin scores 37/100, 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 High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin take?

Most backpackers hike the High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin in about 5 days (4 nights out) over its 33.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin?

The High Divide / Seven Lakes Basin climbs roughly 11,929 ft total — about 358 ft per mile, topping out near 5,299 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — source relation. 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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