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New Mexico
3.2 mi
Distance
80 ft
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Why you'll love it
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
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This short desert trail segment follows the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) near the remote Antelope Wells border crossing, offering hikers a unique opportunity to walk along the U.S.-Mexico boundary in southwestern New Mexico. The route traverses high desert terrain with minimal elevation change, providing expansive views of the borderlands and access to one of the most isolated sections of the CDT. This is a destination for adventurous hikers seeking solitude and a genuine border country experience.

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