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New Mexico
8.9 mi
Distance
818 ft
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Continental Divide Trail
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This moderate 8.94-mile trek follows the iconic Continental Divide Trail through New Mexico's high country, offering hikers a chance to walk along one of North America's most significant geographic features. The trail gains 818 feet while traversing alpine and subalpine terrain with expansive views of the surrounding mountain landscape. This section provides an excellent introduction to the CDT experience with manageable distance and elevation gain.
Cdt
~11 min drive
Short CDT segment with steady climb and high desert views.
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
~20 min drive
Remote CDT segment near Antelope Wells border crossing with desert views.
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
~22 min drive
Remote CDT desert section near the US-Mexico border with sparse terrain and big views.
County Road C010
~25 min drive
Easy 2-mile county road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Nm 81
~27 min drive
Long, flat 11.89-mile trail through New Mexico with minimal elevation gain.
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
~27 min drive
Easy CDT section near the Mexico border with minimal elevation change.
Nm 81
~27 min drive
17.68-mile moderate day hike with gentle elevation gain through NM high desert.
Continental Divide Trail
~32 min drive
Moderate walk along the Continental Divide with expansive high-country views.
Cdt - New Mexico Section
~38 min drive
Moderate CDT section with steady climbing through New Mexico high country.
Cdt - New Mexico Section
~58 min drive
Brief CDT segment in New Mexico with minimal elevation gain.
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