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New Mexico
13.3 mi
Distance
1,855 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Gila National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Continental Divide Trail #74
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Continental Divide Trail #74 is a moderately challenging high-country trek that follows the spine of New Mexico's Continental Divide. This 13.26-mile segment offers substantial elevation gain through mixed conifer forests and alpine meadows, with expansive views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The trail showcases the rugged beauty of the Continental Divide, making it ideal for hikers seeking solitude and scenic mountain vistas.
Continental Divide Trail #74
~1 min drive
Brief Continental Divide Trail segment with easy alpine access and panoramic views.
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~18 min drive
Easy 1.75-mile trail near Caledonia with gentle elevation gain.
Continental Divide Trail #74
~1 min drive
Moderate 5.7-mile Continental Divide Trail segment with steady climbing and ridge views.
Fisherman Canyon
~22 min drive
Easy 2-mile canyon hike with minimal elevation gain near Fisherman Canyon, NM.
Continental Divide Trail #74
~12 min drive
Short CDT segment with high-altitude views and steady elevation gain.
Trail #38
~13 min drive
Moderate 7.55-mile hike with 1,034 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Trail #50
~13 min drive
Moderate 5.13-mile trail with 1,448 ft elevation gain in New Mexico.
Trail #39
~15 min drive
Moderate 5.2-mile hike with 1,051 ft elevation gain through New Mexico backcountry.
Continental Divide Trail #74
~17 min drive
Moderate 7.21-mile Continental Divide segment with 1,444 ft elevation gain and expansive ridge views.
Caledonia Trail #42
~17 min drive
Accessible 4.88-mile New Mexico trail with 684 ft elevation gain and scenic views.