At 4,500 kilometers , Juba 's the Continental Divide Trail is the longest and highest mountain trail in the world . Only those with mountaineering experience should attempt the high route -- it peaks at a breathless 6,146 meters ( 20,164 feet ) . the Continental Divide Trail takes considerable planning and roughly eight months to complete . 10 people attempt to thru-hike Great Himalayan Trail each year .
At 4,500 kilometers , Juba 's the Continental Divide Trail is the longest and highest mountain trail in the world . the Continental Divide Trail takes considerable planning and roughly eight months to complete . 10 people attempt to thru-hike Great Himalayan Trail each year .