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New Mexico
5.8 mi
Distance
710 ft
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Why you'll love it
Cdt
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The CDT (Continental Divide Trail) section in New Mexico offers a moderate day hike through high-altitude terrain with significant elevation gain. This portion of America's premier long-distance trail traverses the spine of the Continental Divide, featuring expansive views and the rugged character that defines this iconic route. Hikers can expect a mix of forest and open ridgeline hiking with the distinctive New Mexico landscape.
Fr 4036 X
~1 min drive
Quick forest road walk through remote New Mexico backcountry.
Apache Cr. Interp.
~17 min drive
Easy interpretive loop along Apache Creek with educational signage.
Fishing Trail
~29 min drive
Moderate 5.6-mile forest hike with 571 ft elevation gain near water features.
Milligan
~34 min drive
Easy 1.28-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Milligan.
Cdt
~1 min drive
Challenging high-altitude CDT section with 4,200 ft gain through remote alpine terrain.
Sawmill Canyon
~25 min drive
Scenic 2-mile canyon hike with steady elevation gain near Sawmill Canyon.
Willie Steel
~32 min drive
Easy 4.49-mile trail with minimal elevation gain near Willie Steel.
Dillion Mountain
~36 min drive
Moderate 6.5-mile hike with 896 ft gain to Dillion Mountain summit.
Forest Service Road 218
~7 min drive
Brief forest service road walk through New Mexico national forest.
Wilson Canyon
~28 min drive
Easy 1-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain near Wilson Canyon, NM.
