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Great Divide Trail - Amiskwi Ridge Alternate Route

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GDT Alternate Route, a high, spectacular ridge hike from Amiskwis Pass down into the Blaeberry River Valley.
5
mi
Distance
1,957
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
Commonly BackpackedViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
5.02mi
Distance
1,957ft
Elevation Gain
2,102ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
7,857ft
High Point
6,077ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Great Divide Trail - Section D (Field to Saskatchewan Crossing) Alternate Route. This Alternate Route bypasses a logging road stretch, by taking a high, scenic ridge hiking route. This Alternate leaves the main GDT at Amiskwis Pass, heads up past Amiskwis Lodge, and then onto the high ridge where it remains for most of the rest of its 5 miles. Cross-country travel on the high ridge. Route finding and some light bush-wacking skills are needed. Please see the resources listed above under Need to Know for up to date detailed descriptions and valuable information.

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