Continental Divide Trail
16.4 mi
Distance
1,165 ft
Elev. Gain
6h 3m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Continental Divide Trail is a point-to-point trail in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It is 16 miles long and gains 1,165 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary) and USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses and closed to bikes. The nearest town is Youngsville, New Mexico, about 10 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 | 2,436 ft |
| High point | 2.1 mi | 2,476 ft |
| End | 16.5 mi | 2,329 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.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Youngsville, NM · about 10 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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