Great Divide Trail

Near Crowsnest Pass · Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Hard · Out and back

Trail score 74 out of 100, from popularity, scenery and trail quality

About this trail

Great Divide Trail is a 37.6 km out and back trail near Crowsnest Pass in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone. It runs 18.8 km each way. The route gains 1,802 m in total and tops out at 2,143 m. Hike Alberta rates it hard. Allow about 14 hours 15 minutes of moving time. It meets Alison Creek Falls Trail at 0.7 km and Ward / Allison Route at 16.4 km, and passes four other mapped junctions. Along the way you pass Window Mountain Lake, a stream crossing and a viewpoint. Also used for backpacking.

Length: 37.6km; 18.8 km each way
Elevation gain: 1,802m
Estimated time: 14h15min; Moving time
Route: Out and back
Highest point: 2,143m
Lowest point: 1,466m

Elevation profile

1,466 m to 2,143 m

Highest point 2,143 m, lowest 1,466 m, 1,802 m of climbing in total. Steepest sustained grade about 41% over 100 m.

Predicted coverage: 99% of route

25% LTE · 74% 5G

Longest modelled gap: 0.2 km
Model: 2024 · Natural Resources Canada

Predicted coverage is not guaranteed. It varies by carrier, terrain, weather, device and network load, and it does not guarantee emergency service.

Along the way

0.7 kmStream crossing
1.0 kmStream crossing
1.2 kmViewpointAt 1.2 km
17.0 kmWindow Mountain LakeLake

Good for

Hiking, Backpacking
Dog friendly (on leash)
Lake, Views, Alpine

Rankings

Trailhead

The trail starts at 49.6714° N, 114.5921° 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:

Nearby trails

All 119 trails in Livingstone Public Land Use Zone

Trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL
Elevation © Mapterhorn from NRCan HRDEM (Open Government Licence Canada) and Copernicus GLO 30