The Great Divide Trail

The Great Divide Trail in Alberta’s Southern Rockies offers multi-day wilderness hiking along the continental divide for adventurous backpackers. This rugged route follows the spine of the Canadian Rocky Mountains for more than 1,100 kilometres, often leaving formal paths behind for true backcountry travel. In places it is not an official trail at all, but a wilderness corridor that echoes the journeys of Indigenous people and early explorers. Hikers can attempt the full end-to-end traverse or choose from seven identified sections that link with established backpacking trails in nearby national and provincial parks. Every trip on the Great Divide Trail is demanding, yet rewards travellers with a definitive wilderness experience in one of the world’s most dramatic mountain landscapes.