New Mexico · Hiking

Cdt

12.1 mi
round trip
1,238 ft
climb
10,939 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 20 h ago

Is Cdt open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Carson National Forest.

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

Cdt is a hard hike in the Tres Piedras Ranger District of Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. It is a 24.1-mile out-and-back route that gains about 1,238 feet, starting at a low point of 9,952 feet and reaching a high of 10,939 feet. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land, and the trail falls within the ranger district's boundaries. The climb is long and the elevation gain is significant, so plan for a full day. Lagunitas campground sits about 1.7 miles away and offers a place to stay overnight. The Cdt - New Mexico Section lies about 4.4 miles from the route, and the Rio Brazos offers canoeing about 8.4 miles away.

Local outfitters

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

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors