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New Mexico
12.0 mi
Distance
573 ft
Gain
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Why you'll love it
Cdt - New Mexico Section
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This section of the Continental Divide Trail traverses New Mexico's high country, offering hikers a chance to walk one of America's most iconic long-distance routes. The trail showcases the diverse terrain of the state's mountain ranges with moderate elevation gain spread across nearly 12 miles of scenic wilderness. Expect a mix of forest, alpine meadows, and ridge walking with expansive views of the surrounding peaks.
Forest Service Road 239A
~10 min drive
Gentle forest road walk through New Mexico high country with minimal elevation gain.
Water Canyon
~39 min drive
Gentle canyon hike through Water Canyon with riparian scenery and modest elevation gain.
Quad
~39 min drive
Moderate 6.4-mile hike with 1,981 ft gain near Quad, NM.
Forest Service Road 239
~24 min drive
Easy, short forest road walk near New Mexico national forest.
Gooseberry
~39 min drive
Moderate 7.5-mile trail with 1,161 ft elevation gain near Gooseberry.
Forest Service 239 Road
~26 min drive
Easy 1.1-mile forest road walk with minimal elevation gain.
Forest Service 239K1 Road
~28 min drive
Ultra-short forest service road walk with minimal elevation change.
Continental Divide Trail
~28 min drive
Easy walk along the Continental Divide Trail with minimal elevation gain.
Cabezon Peak Trail
~28 min drive
Steep 1-mile climb to iconic volcanic peak with expansive desert views.
Cabezon Loop Trail
~29 min drive
Easy loop around iconic Cabezon Peak with high desert views.