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New Mexico
16.1 mi
Distance
4,221 ft
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Why you'll love it
Cdt
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The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) section through New Mexico offers a challenging high-altitude journey traversing the spine of the Rocky Mountains. This 16-mile segment features significant elevation gain across remote, windswept terrain with expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. Hikers experience the raw wilderness character of New Mexico's high country, with variable weather and rugged alpine conditions.
Cdt
~1 min drive
Moderate CDT section with 710 ft gain through Continental Divide terrain.
Apache Cr. Interp.
~17 min drive
Easy interpretive loop along Apache Creek with educational signage.
Fishing Trail
~30 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile forest hike with 571 ft elevation gain near water features.
Milligan
~34 min drive
Easy 1.28-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Milligan.
Forest Service Road 218
~8 min drive
Brief forest service road walk through New Mexico national forest.
Sawmill Canyon
~26 min drive
Scenic 2-mile canyon hike with steady elevation gain near Sawmill Canyon.
Willie Steel
~33 min drive
Easy 4.49-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Willie Steel.
Dillion Mountain
~37 min drive
Moderate 6.5-mile hike with 896 ft gain to Dillion Mountain summit.
Cdt
~8 min drive
Moderate CDT section with high-desert views and steady elevation gain.
Wilson Canyon
~27 min drive
Easy 1-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain near Wilson Canyon, NM.
