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Great Divide Trail - Surprise Pass High Alternate Route

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“GDT Alternate Route that traverses an open, high alpine ridge with great views. ”

Joan Pendleton
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6.2

Miles

9.9

KM

Point to Point

7,753' 2,363 m

High

5,560' 1,695 m

Low

1,945' 593 m

Up

2,630' 802 m

Down

14%

Avg Grade (8°)

50%

Max Grade (27°)

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Features Commonly Backpacked · Views · Waterfall · Wildlife

Need to Know

Resources regularly updated with the latest conditions and other information are:
- GDTA website www.greatdividetrail.com
- Dustin Lynx book "Hiking Canada's Great Divide Trail"
- Dustin Lynx's Guidebook Topo Map Set
- GDT App
- Gem Trek maps

Description

Great Divide Trail - Section G (North Boundary Trail to Kakwa Lake) Alternate Route.

This Alternate Route climbs up to a high alpine ridge, and runs on and very close to the ridge crest. Awesome views!

Please see the resources listed above under Need to Know for up to date detailed descriptions and valuable hiker information.

Contacts

Local Club: Great Divide Trail Association

Jul 22, 2024: Sections E, F & G: Wildfire Situation and Closures

Jul 22, 2024: Section D: Fire Update

Apr 9, 2024: Pathfinder Newsletter – Spring 2024

Land Manager: BC Parks - Kakwa Provincial Park

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Joan Pendleton
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