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New Mexico
3.3 mi
Distance
383 ft
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Continental Divide Trail
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This scenic 3.25-mile section of the iconic Continental Divide Trail offers hikers a moderate alpine experience with steady elevation gain through high-country terrain. The trail follows the spine of New Mexico's mountains, providing expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys while traversing the watershed divide that separates Atlantic and Pacific drainage basins. This segment showcases the diverse ecosystems and geological features that make the Continental Divide Trail a premier long-distance hiking destination.
Continental Divide Trail
~0 min drive
Accessible Continental Divide Trail segment with expansive high-country views.
Post
~35 min drive
Moderate 7.95-mile climb with 2,412 ft gain in Post, New Mexico.
Whitewater
~38 min drive
Steep 2.74-mile climb with 1,355 ft gain near Whitewater, NM.
Cdt - New Mexico Section
~5 min drive
Brief CDT segment showcasing New Mexico's high desert mountain terrain.
Maverick
~36 min drive
Expert 16.5-mile high-elevation trek with 3,927 ft gain in remote New Mexico.
Trail #60
~12 min drive
Compact New Mexico trail with steady elevation gain and scenic views.
San Mateo
~36 min drive
Challenging 13.31-mile alpine hike with 3,366 ft elevation gain in San Mateo.
Cdt
~12 min drive
Accessible Continental Divide Trail section with gentle desert-forest terrain.
Coffee Pot
~36 min drive
Moderate 8.57-mile hike with 2,791 ft elevation gain near Coffee Pot.
Continental Divide Trail #74
~12 min drive
Moderate 7.21-mile Continental Divide segment with 1,444 ft elevation gain and expansive ridge views.
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