The “Late Notice” GDT Guide: A Hiking Itinerary for Permit Struggles on the Great Divide Trail

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…