Continental Divide Trail
84.8 mi
Distance
7,986 ft
Elev. Gain
32h 16m
Est. Time
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Continental Divide Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,329 ft |
| High point | 79.5 mi | 3,330 ft |
| End | 84.4 mi | 3,168 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed May 1–Oct 31
Bike and horse access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Canjilon, NM · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Rio Arriba County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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