Cdt

Cdt is a hard out-and-back hike of about 20.5 miles in the Canjilon Ranger District of Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. The trail rises from a low point of 7,468 feet to a high point of 9,243 feet, with a one-way elevation gain of 1,870 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Brazos Lodge, which sits about 1,200 feet lower than the high point, show May highs around 66°F and September highs near 70°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. Several other routes lie within a few miles. The Continental Divide Nat Scenic - New Mexico hike is about 1.3 miles away and Yeso is about 1.8 miles away. For camping, Echo Amphitheater is about 5.7 miles away, and the Ghost Ranch Area climbing area is about 5.8 miles away.