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New Mexico
7.8 mi
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Continental Divide Trail
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The Continental Divide Trail in New Mexico offers a moderate alpine hiking experience along one of North America's most iconic ridgelines. This 7.83-mile section traverses high-elevation terrain with expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys, providing hikers with a genuine sense of walking the spine of the continent. The trail showcases the diverse ecosystems of New Mexico's high country, from subalpine forests to windswept ridges.
Red Lake
~13 min drive
6.1 mi · Hard
Flat
~13 min drive
3.3 mi · Easy
Ruybalid
~22 min drive
5.1 mi · Moderate
Cdt - New Mexico Section
~2 min drive
A scenic Continental Divide Trail segment through New Mexico's high country.
Los Pinos
~13 min drive
7.9 mi · Hard
West Fork Rio Chama
~12 min drive
2.9 mi · Easy
No Name Lake
~23 min drive
5.5 mi · Moderate
Fr 686
~2 min drive
Steep forest service road with significant elevation gain in compact distance.
Roaring Gulch East
~26 min drive
3.5 mi · Hard
Alverjones
~22 min drive
2.2 mi · Easy
