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Great Divide Trail - Meadowlands Alternate Route

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  2. AB
  3. …Southwestern Alberta
  4. Jasper National Park
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“Great Divide Trail - Perseverence High Alternate Route exit that is easier than standard descent to rejoin main GDT. ”

Joan Pendleton
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5.6

Miles

9.0

KM

Point to Point

7,241' 2,207 m

High

4,689' 1,429 m

Low

964' 294 m

Up

3,516' 1,072 m

Down

15%

Avg Grade (9°)

44%

Max Grade (24°)

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Features Birding · Commonly Backpacked · River/Creek · Views · 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 descends from the Great Divide Trail - Perseverence High Alternate Route to meet the main GDT. It is an easier descent than the standard descent at the end of the Great Divide Trail - Perseverence High Alternate Route. Some route finding and bushwhacking is required.

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

Land Manager: Alberta Parks - Willmore Wilderness Park

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Joan Pendleton
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in Jasper National Park

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#22

in Jasper National Park

#108

in Alberta

#20,680

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