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CDT hfqCT Cirque of the Towers Route vs Upper Gray Wolf River Trail

A side-by-side look at distance, elevation, difficulty and the best time to hike each — so you can pick the right route.

Units
CDT hfqCT Cirque of the Towers Route Upper Gray Wolf River Trail
Distance 25 mi41 km 11.0 mi19 km
Elevation gain 4,849 ft1,478 m 3,973 ft1,211 m
Typical duration 2 days 2 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network Regional Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best from June to August Best from July to July
map Route & GPX map Route & GPX

CDT hfqCT Cirque of the Towers Route vs Upper Gray Wolf River Trail: which should you hike?

At 25 mi41 km, CDT hfqCT Cirque of the Towers Route is the longer route — roughly 14.0 mi22 km more than Upper Gray Wolf River Trail (11.0 mi19 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Upper Gray Wolf River Trail is the gentler pick. Check the elevation and best-season rows above, then open each route for the full guide and a free GPX download.