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New Mexico
5.0 mi
Distance
1,524 ft
Gain
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Continental Divide Trail
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The Continental Divide Trail in New Mexico offers hikers a moderate alpine experience following one of North America's most iconic ridgelines. This 5-mile section features steady elevation gain through mixed conifer forests with expansive views of the surrounding high country. Hikers can expect to traverse portions of the famous CDT while experiencing the unique ecology of New Mexico's high peaks.
Forest Svc 193 Road
~2 min drive
Short forest road walk with gentle elevation gain near Forest Service 193.
Quad
~8 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile hike with 1,981 ft gain near Quad, NM.
Water Canyon
~9 min drive
Gentle canyon hike through Water Canyon with riparian scenery and modest elevation gain.
Continental Divide Trail
~6 min drive
Easy walk along the Continental Divide with minimal elevation gain.
Gooseberry
~8 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile trail with 1,161 ft elevation gain near Gooseberry.
Forest Svc 453B Road
~6 min drive
Easy forest road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Forest Svc 453B Road
~7 min drive
Easy 0.55-mile forest road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Continental Divide Trail
~8 min drive
Brief Continental Divide Trail segment with panoramic high-altitude views.
Forest Service Road 453E
~8 min drive
Ultra-short forest road walk with negligible elevation gain.
Forest Service Road 239G
~9 min drive
Ultra-short forest road walk with minimal elevation gain.