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Continental Divide
Marks the spot where North American rivers drain either west to the Pacific ocean or east to the Atlantic.
Plan Around Continental Divide
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Continental Divide Details
The Continental Divide, which marks the spot where North American rivers drain either west to the Pacific Ocean or east to the Atlantic, passes through Rocky Mountain National Park. So does 30 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, a high-elevation hike that's often above the treeline, allowing for unmatched views but also presenting challenges associated with altitude, cold, weather, and the threat of lightning strikes.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Trail Ridge Road
Nearby Parks Around Continental Divide
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Continental Divide
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0.1 mi away
Milner Pass
This is the point where Trail Ridge Road crosses the Continental Divide.
0.2 mi away
Ute Trail from Alpine Visitor Center to Milner Pass
This ancient Native American trail once linked villages on each side of the Continental Divide.
0.6 mi away
Lake Irene
Includes a picnic area and a one-mile loop trail to an viewpoint overlooking the small lake.
0.6 mi away
Lake Irene
Includes a picnic area and a one-mile loop trail to an viewpoint overlooking the small lake.
1.9 mi away
Farview Curve
The Colorado River flows through the Kawuneeche Valley, just five miles from its source at La Poudre Pass.
