The Continental Divide Trail

The southernmost section of the CDT as it explores the Chihuahuan Desert and crosses the Big Hatchet Mountains.

A barren wasteland of solitude as you round out the southernmost section of the CDT.

Hike this section of the CDT as it transitions from the barren Chihuahuan Desert, into the Big Burro Mountains.

A shorter section of the CDT connecting the Gateway Community of Silver City to Sapillo Campground, via the historic Pinos Altos Mountains.

Hike along the rim of a canyon, the transition into the rugged Aldo Leopold Wilderness, some of New Mexico's wildest and most rugged mountains.

A long westward traverse defined by grassy canyonlands and high mountain peaks.

A quiet section of the CDT ending with a long road walk into the world-famous Pie Town.

A long road walk followed by a tour around the stunning El Malpais National Monument.

The long, 100+ mile stretch through remote wilderness between Grants and Cuba.

Two long wilderness traverses through vast meadows, deep canyons, and stands of spruce and pine.

The northernmost section of the CDT in New Mexico as it crosses over some of the state's highest peaks.

Begin your journey through the southern San Juans, where alpine terrain and high mountain lakes abound.

A remote and notable portion of the CDT that lies mostly above the treeline through a remote wilderness area.

A long alpine trek alongside peaks towering as tall as 14,000'.

A *mostly* sub-alpine traverse with epic views of Mount Ouray (13,888'), and a northern terminus at Monarch Pass.

A stunning section of the CDT known for its views of Monumental Peak and passage through the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness.

A narrow singletrack passage paralleling US-24 to the west as the CDT circles around Leadville.

A 67-mile section of the CDT ideal as a section hike ending with one of Colorado's best 14ers - Grays Peak.

A diverse segment of the CDT traversing alpine and sub-alpine singletrack connecting Interstate 70 to Grand Lake, the gateway to the Rocky Mountains NP.

Enjoy both alpine and sub-alpine peaks as you make your way from Rocky Mountain National Park, to US-40 near Steamboat Spring.

A long passageway through the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest as the CDT makes its way into Wyoming.

The gateway into Wyoming as you shift from alpine mountaintops covered in spruce, fir, pine, and aspen, to rolling sagebrush prairies with views as far as the eye can see.

A long traverse through rolling hills and canyons connecting Rawlins to the southern end of the Wind River Range.

A long and incredibly scenic passage through the Wind River Range.

A scenic end to the Wind River Range with a northern terminus at Togwotee Pass, a historic trade passageway through the mountains.

A remote passageway through the Teton Wilderness, considered one of the most remote areas in the lower 48.

The CDT's passage through the southwest corner of Yellowstone National Park, including the stunning Old Faithful Geyser.

A rugged traverse through the remote Centennial Mountains, an ecologically significant area connecting Yellowstone to the greater Rocky Mountains.

A scenic and rugged passage along the Red Conglomerate Peaks and through the Eighteen Mile WSA.

A scenic and demanding ridgeline traverse through the heart of Idaho's Beaverhead Mountains.

The trek through the Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Area, a jewel of the Northern Rockies.

Explore the remote Mount Haggin WMA then enjoy convenient access to and from Butte, MT, on this section of the CDT.

A 100-mile passage north through the heart of the Butte-Jefferson Ranger District, with an option to visit Our Lady of the Rockies statue overlooking Butte.

A remote segment of the CDT known for its views from the Granite Mountain Lookout Tower.

A scenic and especially remote traverse through wild Montana wilderness ending at the Benchmark Wilderness Ranch.

One of the most remote and wild areas of the CDT as you traverse the 3rd largest designated wilderness in the lower 48.

The gateway into Glacier National Park as you near the finale of the 3,100-mile CDT.

An alternate way to complete the CDT when snow or logistics into Canada are problematic.

The classic finish to the CDT at the Border Monument on Waterton Lake.

A classic finish to the CDT that ends at Waterton Park in Canada.