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New Mexico
1.2 mi
Distance
153 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 - New Mexico Section
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This short section of the Continental Divide Trail in New Mexico offers an accessible introduction to one of America's most iconic long-distance trails. With modest elevation gain and minimal distance, it's ideal for day hikers wanting to experience a portion of the CDT without committing to a multi-day backpacking trip. The trail traverses characteristic high desert and mountain terrain typical of New Mexico's continental divide landscape.
Chama Canyon Road
~0 min drive
Scenic canyon road hike with steady elevation gain near Chama.
Potrero
~6 min drive
Moderate 8.8-mile plateau hike with gentle elevation gain and high desert views.
Rim Vista
~10 min drive
Moderate rim trail with steady climbing and expansive high-country views.
Coyote Admin
~18 min drive
Easy 1.11-mile loop with minimal elevation gain near Coyote.
Cdt
~2 min drive
Moderate CDT section with substantial elevation gain and alpine scenery.
Maestas
~17 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile forest hike with steady elevation gain near Maestas.
Questa Navajo
~12 min drive
Scenic 4.4-mile foothills hike near Questa with moderate elevation gain.
Nogales
~25 min drive
Short desert hike near Nogales with gentle elevation gain.
Cdt
~5 min drive
Moderate CDT section with steady elevation gain and high country views.
Puerco Canyon
~22 min drive
Moderate 10-mile canyon hike with 2,178 ft elevation gain in New Mexico high desert.
