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New Mexico
13.0 mi
Distance
2,453 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Cdt
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The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) section through New Mexico offers a challenging high-altitude journey along one of America's most iconic long-distance trails. This 13-mile segment traverses rugged terrain with significant elevation gain, rewarding hikers with expansive views of the Continental Divide and surrounding mountain landscapes. The trail showcases the diverse ecosystems of New Mexico's high country, from alpine meadows to rocky ridgelines.
Questa Navajo
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Potrero
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Moderate 8.8-mile plateau hike with gentle elevation gain and high desert views.
Coyote Admin
~8 min drive
Easy 1.11-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Coyote.
Cdt
~9 min drive
Moderate CDT section with substantial elevation gain and alpine scenery.
Pinabetal
~15 min drive
Easy 3.3-mile walk with minimal elevation gain near Pinabetal.
Puerco Canyon
~13 min drive
Moderate 10-mile canyon hike with 2,178 ft elevation gain in New Mexico high desert.
Skull Bridge(elizabeth's) Road
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Easy quarter-mile walk on Skull Bridge Road in New Mexico.
Dry Lake
~16 min drive
Moderate 4.57-mile hike with 1,044 ft gain to a scenic high-elevation lake basin.
Maestas
~13 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile forest hike with steady elevation gain near Maestas.
Cdt - New Mexico Section
~11 min drive
Brief CDT segment in New Mexico with easy access to iconic trail.
