A weathered sign announces the renowned Continental Divide Trail, featuring its iconic logo along a dusty path. Dry bushes and plants border the trail beneath a clear blue sky, with distant mountains providing a breathtaking backdrop.

Continental Divide Trail

The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is the longest and least-traveled of America’s trio of long-distance trails.

It connects Mexico to Canada via a 3,100 mile / 4,898 km footpath following the Continental Divide across the United States.

Thru-hikers, those hiking the entire trail, pass through five states: New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. Every year, would-be thru-hikers begin at one border or the other (usually in the south) to hunt for border-to-border glory and more importantly, for themselves (or at least their spirit animal).

This page is dedicated to helping everyone curious about what awaits them (or their “crazy friend/relative”) on the CDT. If you have any questions, get in touch.

CDT New Mexico Bootheel Southern Terminus
The southern terminus of the CDT (Crazy Cook)

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New Mexico

Colorado

Wyoming

Past Continental Divide Trail Surveys

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CDT Colorado San Juan Mountains
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CDT Wyoming Wind River

I’ve tried to make this as accessible and straightforward as possible because I remember what a hassle it was to find information about the Continental Divide Trail before my thru-hike.

If you have any suggestions on how this page can be improved, questions about the Continental Divide Trail, or requests for future posts, then contact me and let me know!