New Mexico · Hiking

Cdt

1.2 mi
round trip
186 ft
climb
5,261 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Cdt is an easy out-and-back hike on state trust land in New Mexico, managed by the State Land Board. The route is about 2.4 miles long, with a one-way climb of 186 feet from a low point of 5,070 feet to a high of 5,261 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Antelope Wells weather station show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 78°F, while June and July average in the low 90s and bring the most wet days of the year. The Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico lies about 5 miles away, and the Continental Divide Trail is about 6 miles off.

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

    Best time to visit Cdt

    Best months: March–May and October–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

      58° / 27°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      63° / 30°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      70° / 35°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      77° / 41°

      1 wet

    5. May

      85° / 50°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      93° / 60°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      91° / 65°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      89° / 62°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 56°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      78° / 44°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      67° / 34°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      58° / 26°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Antelope Wells, NM, 20.4 mi away at 4,658 ft. The station sits about 600 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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