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New Mexico
0.1 mi
Distance
44 ft
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Cdt - New Mexico Section
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This section of the Continental Divide Trail traverses New Mexico's high desert and mountain terrain, offering hikers a chance to walk a portion of one of America's most iconic long-distance trails. The CDT winds through diverse New Mexico landscapes, connecting remote wilderness areas and providing stunning views of the state's varied topography. This particular segment showcases the trail's role as a critical north-south corridor for backpackers and thru-hikers.
Continental Divide Trail
~0 min drive
Moderate ridgeline hike along the Continental Divide with significant elevation gain.
Quad
~16 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile hike with 1,981 ft gain near Quad, NM.
Water Canyon
~18 min drive
Gentle canyon hike through Water Canyon with riparian scenery and modest elevation gain.
Roosevelt Avenue
~7 min drive
Easy 0.41-mile urban trail, perfect for a quick walk.
Gooseberry
~18 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile trail with 1,161 ft elevation gain near Gooseberry.
Lobo Canyon Road
~7 min drive
Easy 4.23-mile canyon road hike with gentle elevation gain.
1St Street
~8 min drive
Quick urban walk with minimal elevation gain.
Us 66 Hist
~8 min drive
Brief historic Route 66 walk through New Mexico roadside heritage.
East Santa Fe Avenue
~8 min drive
Easy 1.3-mile urban trail with minimal elevation gain in Santa Fe.
Historic Route 66
~9 min drive
Easy walk along historic Route 66 with minimal elevation gain.