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Continental Divide Trail

The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is a 3,100-mile-long National Scenic Trail that runs from Mexico to Canada, offering stunning landscapes and recreational experiences. 

The CDT extends for 820 miles through New Mexico with a total of 43.7 miles in the Santa Fe National Forest on the Cuba and Coyote Ranger Districts.

Whether you hike, backpack, or enjoy the trail on a horse, adventure awaits!

 

 

 

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The Continental Divide National Scenic trail crosses the Santa Fe National Forest for a total of 43.7 miles on the Cuba and Coyote Ranger Districts.

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Elevation at the trailhead is 8,400 ft. The trail climbs 1760 ft. in the first 2.5 miles and levels off at the junction with Trail #435 (Anastacio) and Trail #34 (Lucero).

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The elevation at the trailhead is about 9,300 ft.  The trail has a gradual slope throughout and is the longest trail in the Cuba Ranger District at about 7.5 miles.&nb

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The Cecilia Trail is 4.1 miles long. It begins at FR 171 and ends at Trail 452.

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Corralitos Trail, 4.3 miles long, begins on the northwest side of Resumidero Camping area off of FR 461.

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Rio Gallina trail is 4.3 miles long. The trail travels up a moderately steep incline that flattens out near the end.

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Rio Puerco trail, 5.2 miles long, provides a scenic hike into the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. The trail is steep in some areas.

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The Anastacio Ttrail, at an elevation of approximately 10,200 ft, is 3.0 miles long.

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Elevation of the trailhead is 9,250 ft. The trail is steep for a short distance and then levels off.

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The Damian trail is 2.4 miles long. It begins at Trail 51 and ends at Trail 418.

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The Clear Creek trail is 3.0 miles long. It begins at Trail 51 and ends at Trail 435 within the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.

Last updated September 10, 2025