Continental Divide New Mexico Map
The trail follows the footsteps of geronimo and ancient traders.
Continental divide new mexico map. Get directions maps and traffic for continental divide nm. The data contained in the cdt app is the same as what you will find on the bear creek survey maps we highly recommend you combine these with. These guides will give you the most accurate way point data for the official cdnst route including water sources critical intersections and general know where you are or need to be information. New mexico pages index maps introduction parks trails weather photos hotels all sections arizona california colorado idaho nevada new mexico oregon texas utah wyoming slot canyons.
Each page displays an elevation chart water sources and other waypoint data. Continental divide continental divide is in new mexico and has an elevation of 7228 feet. Maps info the continental divide trail was designated a national scenic trail by congress in 1978. See a map of continental divide.
Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Click here to see an overview map of the trail. The cdt alongside the appalachian trail and the pacific crest trail make up the triple crown of hiking. Developed by the former cdt organization and jerry brown of bear creek survey these map guides reflect the most current line data for the cdnst available.
The continental divide trail cdt is a long distance trail that runs from the canadian border to the mexican border. This map set includes the entirety of the official continental divide national scenic trail cdt route at a scale of 1 inch 1 2 mile. New mexico s stretch of the cdt traverses the big hatchet mountains wilderness the gila wilderness the aldo leopold wilderness el malpais the rio puerco the chama river wilderness and san pedro parks before entering the colorado rockies. There are historical landmarks to visit along the way.
All recreationists are required to carry this permit if crossing state lands in new mexico. Long stretches of the famous old road through small towns and across open countryside with many evocative old buildings and other reminders of the route s busier times. The cdt passes through five states. Montana idaho wyoming colorado and new mexico.
Most is close to i 40 or i 25 running west east across the state. Continental divide is a tiny village located in mckinley county new mexico on route 66. Here at 12 000 feet on the continental divide only vestiges of the winter snowpack remain scattered white patches that have yet to melt and feed the upper colorado river. Though the route is sparsely populated there is an abundance of wildlife including pronghorn antelope mule deer black bear.
Continental divide is situated nearby to gonzales. Old whiting brothers motel and service station sign on route 66 continental divide new mexico.