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New Mexico
7.7 mi
Distance
855 ft
Gain
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Cdt
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The CDT (Continental Divide Trail) segment in New Mexico offers a moderate day hike through high desert and mountain terrain along one of America's most iconic long-distance trails. This 7.68-mile section showcases the diverse landscape of New Mexico's continental divide, with steady elevation gain providing excellent views of the surrounding ridges and valleys. Hikers experience a mix of exposed ridge walking and forested sections typical of the CDT's passage through the state.
Red Lake
~40 min drive
6.1 mi · Hard
Flat
~42 min drive
3.3 mi · Easy
Ruybalid
~48 min drive
5.1 mi · Moderate
Cdt - New Mexico Section
~1 min drive
Brief CDT segment through New Mexico high desert terrain.
Los Pinos
~42 min drive
7.9 mi · Hard
Hidden Lake
~26 min drive
Easy 2.43-mile hike to a scenic mountain lake with 355 ft elevation gain.
No Name Lake
~49 min drive
5.5 mi · Moderate
Cdt
~5 min drive
Moderately challenging CDT section with steep elevation gain and mountain vistas.
Tusas Loop
~27 min drive
Remote 24-mile high-elevation loop in the Tusas Mountains with 1,270 ft gain.
Vega Paz
~33 min drive
Easy 1.26-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Vega Paz.
