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New Mexico
10.3 mi
Distance
2,187 ft
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Cdt
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The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) section through New Mexico offers a moderate alpine hiking experience with significant elevation gain across high desert and mountain terrain. This 10.26-mile segment showcases the rugged beauty of New Mexico's high country, traversing ridgelines and passes that define the continental watershed. Hikers can expect panoramic views, variable weather conditions, and the satisfaction of walking one of America's premier long-distance trails.
Fr 138D1
~1 min drive
Easy 0.62-mile forest road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Yeso
~3 min drive
12.29-mile moderate hike through New Mexico's Yeso region with gentle elevation gain.
Rim Vista
~11 min drive
Moderate rim trail with steady climbing and expansive high-country views.
Vega Paz
~19 min drive
Easy 1.26-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Vega Paz.
Cdt
~1 min drive
Moderate CDT section with steady climb and Continental Divide views.
Potrero
~23 min drive
Moderate 8.8-mile plateau hike with gentle elevation gain and high desert views.
Hart Canyon
~26 min drive
Easy 4.2-mile canyon hike with 232 ft elevation gain near Hart Canyon, NM.
Hidden Lake
~26 min drive
Easy 2.43-mile hike to a scenic mountain lake with 355 ft elevation gain.
Fr 138D
~2 min drive
Easy 1-mile forest road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Piedra Lumbre
~23 min drive
Moderate 7.21-mile hike with 1,069 ft gain through northern New Mexico high country.
