New Mexico · Hiking

Cdt

2.0 mi
round trip
249 ft
climb
6,145 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Cdt open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Cdt, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Gila National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Cdt is an easy out-and-back hike of about 4 miles in the Black Range Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico. The trail rises from a low point of about 5,889 feet to a high of about 6,145 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 250 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Hillsboro weather station show October highs around 75°F with lows near 42°F, and April is similar at about 75°F by day and 40°F at night. That station sits roughly 900 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the route run cooler. The Black Range Crest Trail #79 lies about 2.7 miles away, and the Royal John Mine Road is about 4.3 miles off. Kingston Campground is about 9 miles away, and the Scenic Trail is about 8.5 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

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

    Best time to visit Cdt

    Best months: March–May and September–October. 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

      55° / 25°

      3 wet

    2. Feb

      60° / 28°

      2 wet

    3. Mar

      67° / 34°

      2 wet

    4. Apr

      75° / 40°

      2 wet

    5. May

      83° / 48°

      3 wet

    6. Jun

      92° / 56°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 62°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      84° / 53°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      75° / 42°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      63° / 31°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      54° / 25°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hillsboro, NM, 12.5 mi away at 5,267 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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