Updated Jan 2026 Hot take:  It’s possible for a fit and experienced thru-hiker to create a full itinerary for the Great Divide Trail with as little as two week’s notice, and it wouldn’t even require a crazy amount of luck with campsite cancellations. I’ll make my case below. Canada/US Border at Waterton Lakes National Park Intro Section A Section B Section C: Part 1 - Peter Lougheed to Sunshine Village Section C: Part 2 - Sunshine Village to Field     Option 1: Hitch at HWY

The Misinchinka High Route (MHR) is a demanding 100 mile off-trail hiking route across the remote and rugged Misinchinka Ranges