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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail vs Mount Storm King 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 Mount Storm King Trail
Distance 3,099 mi4,988 km 1.4 mi2 km
Elevation gain 73,035 ft22,261 m 2,201 ft671 m
Typical duration — —
Difficulty — —
Route type Point-to-point Point-to-point
Network National Local
Country United States United States
Best time to hike Best months: June, July, September Best from July to July
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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail vs Mount Storm King Trail: which should you hike?

At 3,099 mi4,988 km, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is the longer route — roughly 3,098 mi4,986 km more than Mount Storm King Trail (1.4 mi2 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Mount Storm King 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.