Continental Divide
1.2 mi
Distance
269 ft
Elev. Gain
32m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Continental Divide is a point-to-point trail in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. It is 1.2 miles long and gains 269 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Lordsburg, New Mexico, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,617 ft |
| End | 1.2 mi | 1,699 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Lordsburg, NM · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Hidalgo County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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