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New Mexico
5.2 mi
Distance
1,095 ft
Gain
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Cdt - New Mexico Section
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This section of the Continental Divide Trail traverses New Mexico's high country, offering hikers a chance to walk one of America's most iconic long-distance trails. The route features steady elevation gain through mixed conifer forests and alpine meadows, with expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. This moderate segment showcases the rugged beauty of New Mexico's mountain terrain.
Cdt
~6 min drive
Scenic Continental Divide Trail segment with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Hidden Lake
~11 min drive
Easy 2.43-mile hike to a scenic mountain lake with 355 ft elevation gain.
Tusas Loop
~26 min drive
Remote 24-mile high-elevation loop in the Tusas Mountains with 1,270 ft gain.
Rim Vista
~40 min drive
Moderate rim trail with steady climbing and expansive high-country views.
Cdt
~8 min drive
Moderate CDT section with steady elevation gain and continental divide views.
Vega Paz
~14 min drive
Easy 1.26-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Vega Paz.
Yeso
~29 min drive
12.29-mile moderate hike through New Mexico's Yeso region with gentle elevation gain.
Hart Canyon
~44 min drive
Easy 4.2-mile canyon hike with 232 ft elevation gain near Hart Canyon, NM.
Forest Service Road 129
~8 min drive
Ultra-short forest road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Cdt
~12 min drive
Challenging CDT section with high elevation gain and remote wilderness views.
