Which is harder, Clouds Rest Trail or Continental Divide National Scenic Trail?

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is the tougher of the two on distance and elevation (3,099 mi (4,988 km), 73,035 ft (22,261 m) of climbing). See the full side-by-side breakdown.

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Clouds Rest Trail vs Continental Divide National Scenic 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

	Clouds Rest Trail	Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
Distance	9.1 mi15 km	3,099 mi4,988 km
Elevation gain	2,156 ft657 m	73,035 ft22,261 m
Typical duration	—	—
Difficulty	—	—
Route type	Point-to-point	Point-to-point
Network	Local	National
Country	United States	United States
Best time to hike	—	Best months: June, July, September
	map Route & GPX	map Route & GPX

Clouds Rest Trail vs Continental Divide National Scenic Trail: which should you hike?

At 3,099 mi4,988 km, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is the longer route — roughly 3,090 mi4,973 km more than Clouds Rest Trail (9.1 mi15 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Clouds Rest 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.

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