Continental Divide Trail #74

New Mexico

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4.7 mi

Distance

818 ft

Gain

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 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 2 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 71°F / low 61°F, 23% precip — 91/100 for hike

    OpenWeather2 h ago

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Through-trail
Out & back

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Continental Divide Trail #74

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Elevation & route

Distance
4.7 mi
Elevation gain
818 ft
Highest point
8,757 ft
Lowest point
7,929 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service

About this trail

Continental Divide Trail #74 is a scenic 9.46-mile segment of New Mexico's iconic Continental Divide Trail, offering hikers a chance to walk along one of the most significant geographic features in North America. This high-elevation trail provides expansive views across the Continental Divide landscape with typical high-country terrain. The trail showcases the natural beauty of New Mexico's mountainous regions while maintaining a relatively accessible distance for day hikers.

Facts about this trail

The climb

High point
8,757 ft
Length (round trip)
9.5 mi
Shape
Out and back

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Gila National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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Silver City RV Park

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Burro Mountain Homestead RV Park

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