Cdt

Cdt is a hard hike in the Canjilon Ranger District of Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 11 miles, with a one-way climb of roughly 1,740 feet from a low point of about 6,342 feet to a high of about 8,089 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the Wolf Canyon weather station, about 28 miles away and at a similar elevation, show July highs near 77°F with lows around 44°F, while winter brings highs in the upper 30s and regular snow days from December through February. Several other routes sit close by. Chama Canyon Road is about 1.7 miles away, and Cdt Old is about 2 miles off. The Cdt - New Mexico Section is about 2.8 miles away, and Echo Amphitheater campground is about 3.5 miles away.