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New Mexico
15.0 mi
Distance
1,903 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 along one of America's most iconic long-distance routes. This 15-mile segment traverses remote backcountry with significant elevation gain, rewarding hikers with expansive views of the Continental Divide and pristine wilderness. The trail combines rugged terrain with the solitude and accomplishment of hiking a legendary thru-hiking corridor.
Hopewell Lake Campground Road
~0 min drive
Easy campground access road walk near Hopewell Lake.
Hidden Lake
~18 min drive
Easy 2.43-mile hike to a scenic mountain lake with 355 ft elevation gain.
Tusas Loop
~21 min drive
Remote 24-mile high-elevation loop in the Tusas Mountains with 1,270 ft gain.
Red Lake Cut-Off
~49 min drive
5.2 mi · Moderate
Cdt
~0 min drive
Short CDT segment with high desert views and minimal elevation gain.
Vega Paz
~23 min drive
Easy 1.26-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Vega Paz.
Yeso
~41 min drive
12.29-mile moderate hike through New Mexico's Yeso region with gentle elevation gain.
Spring Creek Road
~1 min drive
Quick, easy walk on Spring Creek Road with minimal elevation change.
Fr 356
~1 min drive
Easy 0.28-mile forest service road walk in New Mexico.
Us 64
~1 min drive
Quick, easy sub-mile walk along US 64 corridor.
