Continental Divide Trail #74

New Mexico

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13.3 mi

Distance

1,494 ft

Gain

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 21 h ago · oldest 21 h

  • caution: Agency alerts

    4 active alerts in Gila National Forest; most severe: Gila National Forest Occupancy and Use Prohibitions

    USFSPosted Apr 21, 2025 · checked 21 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 70°F / low 62°F, 20% precip — 92/100 for hike

    OpenWeather21 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
13.3 mi
Elevation gain
1,494 ft
Highest point
8,658 ft
Lowest point
7,698 ft
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About this trail

Continental Divide Trail #74 is a 26.5-mile out-and-back trail in New Mexico with 1,855 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows the Continental Divide and is managed by the Forest Service.

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