Continental Divide Trail — Full Thru-Hike
The 3,100-mile trail along the Continental Divide from Mexico to Canada — the most challenging of the Triple Crown trails.
Route overview
- Region
- Montana, United States
- Distance
- 3100 miles
- Elevation gain
- 500,000 feet
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Recommended duration
- 180 days
- Route type
- Point-to-Point
No permit requirement is currently listed; confirm current rules before departure.
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