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OSM map layer · LineString
52.82, -117.89 · rel 8169667
52.82, -117.89 · rel 8169667
GDT eic
56,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Alberta · 52.82°N ·
117.89°W
56,2km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
views
7
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
7× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 12 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× viewpoint
3× summit
2× Attraction
Notch
viewpoint ·
on the route
56,2 km
100%
Notch
viewpoint ·
on the route
56,2 km
100%
Mona Lake
viewpoint ·
70 m off route
56,2 km
100%
Mona Lake
viewpoint ·
73 m off route
56,2 km
100%
Amber Mountain
summit ·
88 m off route
56,2 km
100%
Lorraine Lake
viewpoint ·
134 m off route
56,2 km
100%
Skyline trail (3days)
viewpoint ·
163 m off route
56,2 km
100%
Old Fort Point
viewpoint ·
292 m off route
56,2 km
100%
Notch Peak
summit ·
347 m off route
56,2 km
100%
Bridge No 4
Attraction ·
386 m off route
56,2 km
100%
Old Fort Point
summit ·
447 m off route
56,2 km
100%
Maligne Lake Cruise
Attraction ·
461 m off route
56,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GDT eic is 56.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, GDT eic takes approximately 13h 59min to complete.
No, GDT eic is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
GDT eic starts near coordinates 52.8715, -118.08.
GDT eic is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Yes, GDT eic is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.