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| − | On the international border between Glacier National Park (Montana) and Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta) lies a survey monument that marks the northern terminus of the | + | On the international border between Glacier National Park (Montana) and Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta) lies a survey monument that marks the northern terminus of the [[continental Divide Trail]] and southern start of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). Stretching over {{convert|1127|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} northwest to Kakwa Provincial Park in British Columbia, and crossing the continental divide more than 30 times, the GDT is a route that takes you through everything from popular hikes along some of the most iconic backpacking trips in North America, to remote decommissioned trails, days from the nearest road. With multiple alternatives, optional high alpine routes and a wide selection of entry and exit points, the GDT truly is a “choose your own adventure” experience. |
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
| − | Length: | + | '''Length:''' {{convert|1127|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} |
| − | Standard direction(s) of travel: NOBO | + | '''Standard direction(s) of travel:''' NOBO |
| − | Season: | + | '''Season:''' Summer<ref>https://thetrek.co/the-best-time-of-year-to-hike-these-23-popular-long-trails/</ref> |
| − | Trail Association: https://greatdividetrail.com/ | + | '''Trail Association:''' https://greatdividetrail.com/ |
== Permits and Regulations == | == Permits and Regulations == | ||
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More details on permits can be found at the following places. | More details on permits can be found at the following places. | ||
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[https://greatdividetrail.com/trip-planning-resources/permits/ Great Divide Trail Association - Permits] | [https://greatdividetrail.com/trip-planning-resources/permits/ Great Divide Trail Association - Permits] | ||
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[https://twoguysinthewoods.com/2019/12/01/permits-on-the-great-divide-trail-part-1/ Permits on the Great Divide Trail - Part 1] | [https://twoguysinthewoods.com/2019/12/01/permits-on-the-great-divide-trail-part-1/ Permits on the Great Divide Trail - Part 1] | ||
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[https://twoguysinthewoods.com/2020/01/13/permits-on-the-great-divide-trail-part-2/ Permits on the Great Divide Trail - Part 2] | [https://twoguysinthewoods.com/2020/01/13/permits-on-the-great-divide-trail-part-2/ Permits on the Great Divide Trail - Part 2] | ||
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* [https://thetrek.co/section-c-great-divide-trail/ Guide to Section C of the GDT] | * [https://thetrek.co/section-c-great-divide-trail/ Guide to Section C of the GDT] | ||
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| + | * [https://thetrek.co/section-d-of-the-great-divide-trail/ Guide to Section D of the GDT] | ||
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| + | * [https://thetrek.co/section-e-of-the-great-divide-trail/ Guide to Section E of the GDT] | ||
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| + | * [http://backpackingroutes.com/great-divide-trail/ Great Divide Trail guide on BackpackingRoutes.com] | ||
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| + | * [https://intocascadia.com/great-divide-trail/ IntoCascadia.com GDT Guide] | ||
=== Apps === | === Apps === | ||
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== Resupply Locations == | == Resupply Locations == | ||
<!-- List of links to articles for resupply locations --> | <!-- List of links to articles for resupply locations --> | ||
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| + | * [https://thetrek.co/resupply-on-the-great-divide-trail/ GDT Resupply Guide] | ||
== Geographic Features == | == Geographic Features == | ||
Latest revision as of 20:13, 20 June 2022
On the international border between Glacier National Park (Montana) and Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta) lies a survey monument that marks the northern terminus of the continental Divide Trail and southern start of the Great Divide Trail (GDT). Stretching over 1,127 km (700 mi) northwest to Kakwa Provincial Park in British Columbia, and crossing the continental divide more than 30 times, the GDT is a route that takes you through everything from popular hikes along some of the most iconic backpacking trips in North America, to remote decommissioned trails, days from the nearest road. With multiple alternatives, optional high alpine routes and a wide selection of entry and exit points, the GDT truly is a “choose your own adventure” experience.
Contents
Overview
Length: 1,127 km (700 mi)
Standard direction(s) of travel: NOBO
Season: Summer[1]
Trail Association: https://greatdividetrail.com/
Permits and Regulations
The Great Divide Trail winds through five national parks, 11 provincial parks, wilderness, and natural areas. Each of these have different rules on where you can camp and if permits or reservations are required. Some spots are extremely popular and book up fast, others only see a handful of users a year. Many of these places open for reservations in January (or in the case of Mount Robson, October). Unlike the PCT there is no single permit granting organization for the trail meaning you're on your own for assembling your itinerary and obtaining permits.
More details on permits can be found at the following places.
Great Divide Trail Association - Permits
Permits on the Great Divide Trail - Part 1
Permits on the Great Divide Trail - Part 2
Maps
Online Maps
Ryan Silk's GDT maps (accurate as of 2017)
Great Divide Trail Association - Maps
Printed Maps
Information Resources
Websites
Apps
Guidebooks
Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail - 3rd Edition by Dustin Lynx
Other
Sections
Water
Weather
Resupply Locations
Geographic Features
Administrative Territories
Starting from South to North the trail passes through the following parks in the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia
Waterton Lakes National Park – Parks Canada
Akamina Kishinena Provincial Park – BC Parks
Castle Wilderness Provincial Park – Alberta Parks
Beehive Natural Area – Alberta Parks
Elk Lakes Provincial Park – BC Parks
Peter Lougheed Provincial Park – Alberta Parks
Height of the Rockies Provincial Park – BC Parks
Banff National Park – Parks Canada
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park – BC Parks
Kootenay National Park – Parks Canada
Yoho National Park – Parks Canada
White Goat Wilderness Area – Alberta Parks
Jasper National Park – Parks Canada
Mount Robson Provincial Park - BC Parks
Wilmore Wilderness Provincial Park – Alberta Parks
Kakwa Provincial Park – BC Parks
Online Communities
References
External Links
- GDT Permit Info (part one): https://thetrek.co/permits-great-divide-trail-part-1/
- GDT Permit Info (part two): https://thetrek.co/permits-on-the-great-divide-trail-part-2/
- Overview of Section A: https://thetrek.co/section-great-divide-trail/
