New Mexico · Hiking

Cdt - New Mexico Section

10.2 mi
round trip
1,650 ft
climb
8,861 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Cdt - New Mexico Section open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Cdt - New Mexico Section, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Gila National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

The Cdt - New Mexico Section is a hard hike in the Quemado Ranger District of Gila National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back of about 20.5 miles, with a one-way climb of roughly 1,650 feet from a low point of about 7,650 feet to a high of about 8,860 feet. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Pietown, about 36 miles away, show May highs around 73°F and October highs around 64°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 11 and 12. Nearby options include the Escondido hike about 5 miles away and El Caso I-IV Campground at about 7 miles. Quemado Lake Recreation Area and the Quemado Lake Boat Launch are both within about 8 miles.

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