New Mexico · Hiking

Cdt

3.0 mi
round trip
60 ft
climb
4,914 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
best months

Cdt is a moderate out-and-back hike on Bureau of Land Management land in New Mexico, within the Las Cruces District Office. It covers about 6 miles, with a high point of 4,914 feet and a low of 4,866 feet. The route rises about 60 feet from its low point, so it is a short, low-elevation climb. 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 June and July average highs near 91°F. Nearby hikes include Cdt Jrm, about 2.8 miles away, and Frying Pan Spring Trail, about 4.5 miles away. Cookes Peak Trail and Butterfield Trail are each roughly 4.9 miles away.

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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, 17.2 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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