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Grand itinéraire d'endurance

Continental Divide Trail — itinéraire principal

Non-competitive route. GPX simplified for visualisation and scouting, to be checked against alerts and official data before setting out.

Date not publishedFrontière du Mexique, Nouveau-Mexique, États-Unis

Distance
4,583 km
Elevation
+149,609 m

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Continental Divide Trail path and trailhead marker at Camp Hale, Colorado
Photo:Jeffrey BeallCC BY 4.0 · adapted image

Route reference

Prepare the Continental Divide Trail — itinéraire principal route

The Continental Divide Trail — itinéraire principal Données cartographiques 2026 page brings together published data for this running route.

The route is listed from Frontière du Mexique, Nouveau-Mexique, États-Unis to Frontière du Canada, Montana, États-Unis, with 4,583 km and an unpublished ascent on the page.

Listed organiser: Continental Divide Trail Coalition.

Start / area
Frontière du Mexique, Nouveau-Mexique, États-Unis
Finish
Frontière du Canada, Montana, États-Unis
Edition
Données cartographiques 2026
Distance
4,583 km

GPX track and calculated values

Calculated values for this track: 4,577.9 km of distance calculated from the GPX track · 149,609 m ascent calculated with Copernicus DEM GLO-30.

Distance follows the GPX geometry; ascent uses elevations derived from Copernicus DEM GLO-30. These calculations remain separate from the organiser's figures.

  • Source-page value: 5,000 km; distance calculated from the GPX: 4,577.9 km.

Sources reviewed

Official sources: 1 · sources with a recorded review date: 1. Updates from the organiser always take precedence.

Latest recorded check: 16 September 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Continental Divide Trail — itinéraire principal GPX available?

Yes. The track and its profile can be viewed here, and the file is available as a free download from this page.

Do these details replace the organiser's instructions?

No. This page makes sources easier to consult and separates published data from GPX calculations. Check the latest official instructions before the start.

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Preparation and points to check

Differences and information still uncertain

These items are shown explicitly so an approximation is never presented as official data.

  • The 5,000 km is a presentation approximation of a route announced as over 3,000 miles; the simplified GPX calculates 4,583.0 km, a separate derived value.
  • The État crossings and access to the final section are derived from the junctions of the GPX from the CDTC mapping service; they describe no logistics.

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Sources and provenance

These links point to the documents used. The organiser's instructions remain authoritative if they change.

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