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New Mexico
0.5 mi
Distance
17 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Carson National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Cdt - New Mexico Section
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This short segment of the Continental Divide Trail showcases New Mexico's high desert landscape along the iconic long-distance route. With minimal elevation change over less than a mile, this is an accessible introduction to the CDT experience, offering hikers a chance to walk a portion of one of America's most renowned thru-hiking trails while enjoying expansive views typical of New Mexico's continental divide country.
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