New Mexico · Hiking

Cdt

2.6 mi
round trip
34 ft
climb
4,909 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Cdt is a 5.2-mile out-and-back hike on state trust land in New Mexico, managed by the State Land Board. The route rises about 34 feet from a low point of 4,887 feet to a high of 4,909 feet, making it a short, low-elevation climb that pairs easily with another outing in the area. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Faywood weather station show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 76°F, while July and August average highs near 91°F with more wet days. Cdt Jrm lies about 2.8 miles away, and Cookes Peak Trail is about 7.6 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit Cdt

    Best months: March–May and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      56° / 27°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      60° / 29°

      3 wet

    3. Mar

      68° / 34°

      2 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 39°

      1 wet

    5. May

      83° / 46°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      92° / 56°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 61°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      88° / 60°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 54°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      76° / 44°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      64° / 34°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      56° / 27°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Faywood, NM, 18.2 mi away at 5,251 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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