Thru|hiking the Continental Divide Trail

Thru-Hiking the Continental Divide Trail

Thru-traveling the CDT is a journey through some of the most challenging landscapes in North America. It can take 5-7 months, but the reward is breathtaking ...

Continental Divide Trail: America's Most Challenging Hike? - 57hours

Most hikers start the trail northbound in April or southbound in June or July, depending on the snow year. The CDT is distinct among the Triple Crown because ...

A Quick Guide to Thru-Hiking the Continental Divide Trail | CleverHiker

We've created this guide. It includes tips on selecting a start date, purchasing gear, understanding what to expect on the trail, and much more.

Everything I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the Continental Divide Trail

many hikers save this high route through the Rocky Mountains and New Mexico desert for last. It's not so scary—as long as you're prepared.

Is the CDT (realistically) doable for a first time thru hiker? - Reddit

I have primarily been considering the merits of the AT vs PCT as the first thru hike, but I have seen how beautiful the CDT was in Glacier, and ...

Explore the Trail - Continental Divide Trail Coalition

Established by Congress in 1978, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) spans 3,100 miles between Mexico and Canada, traversing five states and ...

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail | US Forest Service

The Continental Divide Trail From the deserts of New Mexico to the alpine peaks of the northern Rockies, the Continental Divide Trail winds its way through ...

Thru-Hiking the Continental Divide Trail - Free Outside

The Continental Divide Trail is the least thru-hiked trail of the triple crown trails. The resupply locations are further apart, and the water is more scarce ...

Hiking The Continental Divide Trail < - Trail Peaches

The hiking window to complete the hike is around 125 to 130 days. In general, the best time to start hiking Southbound is the last week of June or the first ...

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Hiking the CDT - The Trek

Having already hiked the Pacific Crest Trail twice, as well as the Arizona, Tahoe Rim, Colorado, and Appalachian trails, I finally set foot ...

Why I'm Hiking the Continental Divide Trail

Magic hiking columnist Grayson Haver Currin is attempting to bag the triple crown of hiking. He's already thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest ...

The Ultimate Continental Divide Trail Resource | Halfway Anywhere

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 ...

About the Trail | US Forest Service

How long is the Continental Divide Trail? The trail is about 3,100 miles long. To put that number into perspective, if you walked 20 miles every single day, ...

Embracing the Brutality on the Continental Divide Trail - UnTapped

Originally from New Jersey, she hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2018 and then went on to hike over 8,000 miles of America's long trails. In 2022, ...

The Continental Divide Trail Is the Best Thru-Hike in America (Sorry ...

The CDT has more, better natural features per capita than the AT or PCT. Let's break it down. On the CDT, you go from Georgia O'Keefe's desert stomping grounds ...

Continental Divide Trail - Wikipedia

Frequent route changes and a large number of alternate routes result in an actual hiking distance of 2,700 miles (4,300 km) to 3,150 miles (5,070 km). The CDT ...

Guidance on a 2023 Thru-hike : r/CDT - Reddit

I think I want to try for a NOBO hike starting in April. So can someone tell me... Which ones can I get ahead of time? How competitive are the permits to camp in ...

Along the Way | Continental Divide Trail Documentary | Full Film

See all the aspects of hiking the Continental Divide Trail, from New Mexico's barren deserts, Colorado's high peaks, Wyoming's diverse ...

Thru-hiking the Continental Divide Trail: Prep and planning

Planning for a 3100-mile trek is a daunting task, but experience and a heavy dose of realistic optimism give him the confidence that not having all the answers ...

The Basics of Planning a CDT Thru-Hike - The Trek

There's a lot I think you should know, so for this first part, I'll talk about timeline, navigation, alternates, information sources, and water.