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Great Divide Trail - Mt Rowe/Sage Pass Alternate Route

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GDT Alternate Route on a high ridge on the Continental Divide. Awesome views!
9.2
mi
Distance
3,129
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedViewsWildlife

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
9.25mi
Distance
3,129ft
Elevation Gain
4,045ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
8,229ft
High Point
6,880ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Great Divide Trail - Section A (Canada/USA Border to Coleman) Alternate Route. This Alternate Route follows an open, high, rocky, alpine ridge crest that is part of the Continental Divide. It parallels the main GDT route that is slightly to the east below the ridge top. Views in all directions! Please see the resources listed above under Need to Know for up to date detailed descriptions and valuable hiker information.

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Contributors
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