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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail vs Gerry Connolly Cross County 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
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
Distance 2,923 mi4,705 km 40 mi65 km
Elevation gain 44,032 ft13,421 m 640 ft195 m
Typical duration 178 days 3 days
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Regional
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: June, July, September Best from October to October
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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail vs Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail: which should you hike?

At 2,923 mi4,705 km, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is the longer route — roughly 2,883 mi4,640 km more than Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail (40 mi65 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Gerry Connolly Cross County 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.