The Great Divide can be crossed in about a full day if one has or is an expert guide. Although having a typically arid climate, the canyon is home to various insects and omnivorous arachnoid creatures, most notable being canyon crawlers. These creatures possess a superior sense of smell and will attack passerby if they are carrying food. The single way down the canyon is by a narrow path along the sheer cliff wall. The canyon itself is wrought with missing sections of wall and spontaneous avalanches. Therefore, the aid of an earthbending guide who is familiar with the secrets of the canyon, and able to reconstruct or deconstruct sections of the trail, is recommended when crossing this massive gorge.
