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New Mexico
Continental Divide Nat Scenic - New Mexico
144.1 mi
Distance
16,616 ft
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Inside Carson National Forest
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Continental Divide Nat Scenic - New Mexico
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 144.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 16,616 ft
- Highest point
- 12,156 ft
- Lowest point
- 5,844 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in New Mexico is a premier long-distance hiking route that traverses the spine of the Rocky Mountains through diverse high-altitude terrain. This 144-mile section showcases stunning vistas of alpine meadows, coniferous forests, and dramatic ridgelines while following the watershed divide between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Hikers experience New Mexico's rugged backcountry with significant elevation changes and remote wilderness conditions.
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