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New Mexico
0.5 mi
Distance
210 ft
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Cdt - New Mexico Section
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This short segment of the Continental Divide Trail in New Mexico offers hikers a taste of one of America's most iconic long-distance routes. Despite its modest length, this section traverses the high desert and mountain terrain characteristic of New Mexico's CDT passage, providing excellent views and a manageable introduction to the trail.
Continental Divide Trail
~1 min drive
Moderate alpine hike along the Continental Divide with 1,878 ft elevation gain.
Flying V
~31 min drive
Easy 4-mile loop with minimal elevation gain, perfect for casual hikers.
Jordan Canyon
~33 min drive
Moderate 8.6-mile canyon hike with 510 ft elevation gain near Jordan Canyon, NM.
Wilson Canyon
~35 min drive
Easy 1-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain near Wilson Canyon, NM.
Continental Divide Trail
~6 min drive
Moderate alpine hike along the Continental Divide with significant elevation gain and expansive ridge views.
Sam Martin
~34 min drive
Moderate 7.71-mile hike with 1,310 ft gain through New Mexico high desert.
Cdt - New Mexico Section
~6 min drive
Moderate CDT section through New Mexico's high country with significant elevation gain.
Continental Divide Trail
~10 min drive
Moderate alpine hike along the Continental Divide with 1,594 ft elevation gain.
Cdt Jmjgr
~18 min drive
Brief 0.11-mile walk through New Mexico terrain.
Bursum Road
~19 min drive
Moderate 9.24-mile backcountry trail with 1,125 ft elevation gain.