Continental Divide Trail

Rachel Walla

Did you know that right outside your door is one of the most extensive hiking trails on the continent?  The Continental Divide Trail was established by congress in 1978 to create access to “the most scenic, wild and remote landscapes in America,” and it runs right alongside Butte. The idea was to create a 3,100 mile trail that would scale the heights of the divide from Canada to Mexico. Today, this trail is 70% accessible and is, in fact, in great shape in our area.