Continental Divide
The mountain range that divides the U.S. into watersheds draining to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
Plan Around Continental Divide
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Continental Divide Details
The Continental Divide -- the mountain range that divides the U.S. into watersheds draining to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans -- passes through Yellowstone National Park. The Continental Divide hiking trail, about 70 percent complete and envisioned as a 3,100-mile route from Canada to Mexico, also runs through the park.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Old Faithful to West Thumb
Nearby Parks Around Continental Divide
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Continental Divide
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Continental Divide while the map context is still fresh.
0.1 mi away
Craig Pass
A lucky Yellowstone tourist was honored by having this mountain pass named after her.
1.1 mi away
Delacy Creek
Located 8.8 miles south of the Old Faithful interchange on the Old Faithful to West Thumb Road.
1.4 mi away
Shoshone Point
A point which has an excellent view of Shoshone Lake, as well as the Grand Tetons on a clear day.
1.4 mi away
Shoshone Point
You also can see the Grand Teton Mountains from here.
1.9 mi away
Spring Creek
Located 5.5 miles south of Old Faithful on the Old Faithful to West Thumb Road.
