Great Divide Trail

About this trail

Great Divide Trail is a 321.9 km out and back trail in Willmore Wilderness Park. It runs 161.0 km each way. The route gains 10,897 m in total and tops out at 2,292 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 109 hours 30 minutes of moving time. It meets Robson Pass Trail at 26.5 km and Sheep Creek Trail at 152.5 km, and passes 13 other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass a stream crossing, a campground and a backcountry campground. Some sections are steep, rough or exposed. Nearly all of it is mapped as T3 demanding mountain hiking. Also used for horseback riding and backpacking.

Highest point 2,292 m, lowest 1,417 m, 10,897 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 42% over 100 m.

Along the way

1. 1.5 kmStream crossing
2. 1.6 kmStream crossing
3. 3.1 kmStream crossing
4. 4.8 kmStream crossing
5. 6.4 kmStream crossing
6. 7.6 kmStream crossing
7. 18.2 kmMoose PassPass or saddle
8. 21.1 kmCalumet CreekCampground
9. 34.8 kmWolverineCampground
10. 34.8 kmWolverine NorthBackcountry campground
11. 47.8 kmChown Creek Horse CampCampground
12. 47.8 kmChown Creek HorseBackcountry campground

Good for

• Hiking, Horseback riding, Backpacking
• Dog friendly (on leash)
• Views, Glacier, Camping, Alpine

Rankings

• 1in Best hikes in Willmore Wilderness Park
• 1in Best hard hikes in Willmore Wilderness Park
• 1in Best hikes with views in Willmore Wilderness Park
• 1in Best backpacking trails in Willmore Wilderness Park
• 2in Best backpacking trails in Central Alberta

Trailhead

The trail starts at 53.1178° N, 118.8785° W.

Driving directions

Before you go

Carry an offline map and plan for no service in backcountry areas. Trails close for wildlife, fire, weather and construction. Check the official sources:

• Alberta Parks advisories and closures
• Avalanche Canada
• Alberta wildfire status

Nearby trails

• Adolphus HorseEasy · 3.2 km · 30 m gain · 17.7 km away
• Robson Pass TrailHard · 15.3 km · 182 m gain · 19.0 km away