Continental Divide
29.7 mi
Distance
4,626 ft
Elev. Gain
12h 12m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Continental Divide is a point-to-point trail in Catron County, New Mexico. It is 30 miles long and gains 4,626 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Aragon, New Mexico, about 20 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,457 ft |
| High point | 22.7 mi | 2,820 ft |
| End | 29.7 mi | 2,529 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
Official sources & verification
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Aragon, NM · about 20 mi away
- County:
- Catron County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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