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New Mexico
8.9 mi
Distance
818 ft
Gain
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Continental Divide Trail
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This moderate 8.94-mile trek follows the iconic Continental Divide Trail through New Mexico's high country, offering hikers a chance to walk along one of North America's most significant geographic features. The trail gains 818 feet while traversing alpine and subalpine terrain with expansive views of the surrounding mountain landscape. This section provides an excellent introduction to the CDT experience with manageable distance and elevation gain.
CDT - New Mexico Section
~3 min drive
1594 mi · Hard
Cdt
~11 min drive
Short CDT segment with steady climb and high desert views.
Miller Creek
~1h 22m drive
5.9 mi · Hard
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
~20 min drive
Remote CDT segment near Antelope Wells border crossing with desert views.
Swaggert
~1h 23m drive
11 mi · Hard
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
~22 min drive
Remote CDT desert section near the US-Mexico border with sparse terrain and big views.
Hog Canyon
~1h 26m drive
7.8 mi · Hard
Nm 81
~27 min drive
Long, flat 11.89-mile trail through New Mexico with minimal elevation gain.
South Skeleton
~1h 25m drive
6.8 mi · Hard
Cdt Jun Antelope Wells Route to Mexico
~27 min drive
Easy CDT section near the Mexico border with minimal elevation change.
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