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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail vs Superior Hiking 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 Superior Hiking Trail
Distance 3,099 mi4,988 km 275 mi443 km
Elevation gain 73,035 ft22,261 m 10,597 ft3,230 m
Typical duration — —
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 September to September
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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail vs Superior Hiking Trail: which should you hike?

At 3,099 mi4,988 km, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is the longer route — roughly 2,824 mi4,545 km more than Superior Hiking Trail (275 mi443 km). If you want the bigger challenge or a longer trip, that's the one; for a shorter or first multi-day hike, Superior Hiking 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.