Continental divide trail from walnut creek road new. Using a spur trail from the tower, the rider accesses the continental divide trail for an exhilarating and somewhat technical descent back to the trailhead. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, horses, and mountain biking and is accessible yearround. Each river system feeds into a distinct ocean basin, bay, or sea continental divides are broad, continentwide example of drainage divides, sometimes just called divides. The continental divide trail in glacier national park. While much effort went into the production and development you, the user, are solely responsible for your own safety and planning while on the cdt. It is a part of the triple crown of long distance hiking trails in the us, along with the pacific crest trail and appalachian trail. Continental divide trail backpacking trails and thruhiking. This map set is available as geospatial pdf bundles for printing at home.
Click here for tom bombacis website regarding the trail in new mexico. The great continental divide adventure route is a motorized route that follows closely along the continental divide national scenic trail. Mar 07, 2016 this map shows the trail layer with alternates, using the same map tile data i used for creating the offline files, so you can zoom in and out, and see what you will get on your android phone. Cdt maps by jonathan ley continental divide trail travels. It makes a great planning tool or as reference to track progress on the 3,100 plus mile length. Continental divide trail map national geographic maps. It includes an index map showing coverage of blm and forest service maps, information about towns, and a. Continental divide scenic trail map montana us mappery. Continental divide trail section 7 mountain bike trail. Continental divide trail from walnut creek road is a 3.
Continental divide trail map this map is for those who appreciate the nostalgic essence of old historical maps and rustic quality of an explorers life. For most adventurers, reflecting on the accomplishment of hiking either terminus of the continental divide trail cdt is reason enough. The continental divide national scenic trail in short continental divide trail is a united states national scenic trail running 3,100 miles between mexico and canada. If trouble printing, try printing each page individually instead of the entire bundle at once. Continental divide trail maps and data github pages. This carefully chosen path is high for the views and long on adventure. Through five states, 25 national forests, 20 wilderness areas, 3 national parks, 1 national monument and 8 bureau of land management resource areas the continental divide trail travels 3,100 miles through americas most dramatic and wild backcountry. This beautiful map shows the entire length of the trail from mexico to. The most rugged of americas triple crown of long trails the others are the pacific crest trail and appalachian trail, the continental divide trail runs 3,100 miles from canada to mexico, passing through five states. Fiction, memoirs, and guides are all welcome, but the cdt should be the focus of the book. Dec 17, 20 a quick and dirty cdt guide posted on december 17, 20 april 16, 2020 author paul mags 33 comments the continental divide trail is the last of the big three trails that most thruhikers tackle as part of the triple crown of longdistance hiking. Feb 14, 2017 the great divide trail traces the spine of the canadian rockies for 746 miles, but i only needed 18 to see how wild it can be after miles of sublime, airy ridge walking on jasper national parks skyline trail, i exited a tunnel of trees into a wide patch of tundra sweeping up to the fortress of 8,839foot mt.
Source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. Continental divide trail a 110mile segment of the continental divide national scenic trail cdt runs through glacier. Continental divide national scenic trail through the us new. If youre carrying a smartphone, you can download the maps from avenza and use their free avenza maps app. Media in category continental divide trail the following 80 files are in this category, out of 80 total. Please no books of maps or books of short hikes within the cdt. It was tirelessly mapped over a 4 year span, and published in 1998 by adventure cycling association, north americas premiere bicycle travel organization. It follows the continental divide of the americas along the rocky mountains and traverses five u. I began working for the continental divide trail alliance in june 2009.
Its representation of old style cartographic techniques combined with rich color creates a display that brightly depicts the entirety of the trail and stops along the. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Other useful map options for the great divide trail ryan silks gdt map atlas ryan has developed a set of topographic maps for the entire great divide trail, and he is offering them for free thanks ryan. The continental divide national scenic trail cdnst gis map data, developed cooperatively by the bear creek survey service, llc and the u. The continental divide trail explores this iconic crown jewel of americas trails with more than 250 spectacular contemporary images, historical photos and documents from the continental divide trail coalition archives, and detailed maps.
The continental divide trail pocket map series is a current, complete and concise set of topographic maps created with digitized base maps covering every step of the 3,062 mile trail from mexico to canada. The continental divide national scenic trail user guide to. Apr 28, 2009 guide to the full continental divide trail. Continental divide national scenic trail through the us. In 2018, for the 20th anniversary of the great divide mountain bike route, we completely redesigned the maps. Each map from avenza is georeferenced, so the app knows where the corners of the map are, and therefore where the map is located on planet earth. A continental divide is a naturally occurring boundary or ridge separating a continents river systems. National geographics map of the continental divide trail is ideal for fans and hikers of this magnificent national scenic trail. Flight 5767, laquinta inn 15th greyhound to lordsberg econolodge. The main difference is that the offline files contain only the trail corridor, to keep the file size manageable. This is a guide to thruhiking the 3,000mile continental divide trail, complete with an interactive map and sectional breakdown.
Apr 28, 2009 edit this map continental divide scenic trail map near montana, us. The map below shows the approximate course of the us section of the continental divide in relation to the read more. This map set includes the entirety of the official continental divide national scenic trail cdt route at a scale of 1 inch 12 mile. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The continental divide trail, commonly known by backpackers as the cdt, is a popular 3,100 mile thruhike along the continental divide. The continental divide national scenic trail cdt is much more than just a line on a map. The continental divide trail coalition cdtc is the 501 c 3 national nonprofit working in partnership. This unfinished trail can potentially span up to 3,100 miles. The continental divide trail cdt follows the divide through the u. The continental divide national scenic trail in short continental divide trail cdt is a united states national scenic trail running 3,100 miles 5,000 km between mexico and canada.
Great continental divide ride gpskevin adventure rides. The continental divide national scenic trail goes through blm managed lands in colorado, idaho, montana, new mexico, wyoming. Jones pass rd travels across the continental divide above tree line for several miles until it deadends. Divides are boundaries that separate drainage basins or watersheds of all sizes. Continental divide trail association a coalition that connects the community that supports the continental divide national scenic trail. Continental divide trail lobo overlook loop pagosa rides. View the trails and lifts at great divide with our interactive trail map of the ski resort. The official guide the continental divide trail series julyan, bob, till, tom, stone, william, till, tom, stone, william on. Packed with places to eat and stay, maps, and points of interest. Appalachian trail, pacific crest trail, continental divide. Guide to the montana portion of the continental divide trail. The cdts route to the border at columbus as well as the designated route.
Great divide mountain bike route adventure cycling route. Also called the continental divide of the americas. Learn more about hiking in rocky bear lake trail guide summer pdf 3. Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until october. From which direction to travel, navigation and safety resources, and a comprehensive resupply chart, this guide provides a solid foundation for planning a cdt trip. This beautiful map shows the entire length of the trail from mexico to canada through new mexico, colorado, wyoming, idaho, and montana. An inventory of resupply opportunities along the continental divide trail, with a tool to create mailing labels. However, the southernmost 50 miles of the cdt, between the usmexico border and state highway 9 near hachita traverse the heart of the chihuahuan desertnorth americas largestand boasts an extensive history of war, pioneering adventure. This page is managed by the continental divide trail coalition cdtc, but is not cdtcs page.
Longdistance hiking guidebooks for the pacific crest trail and continental divide trail, pct, cdt. See more ideas about continental divide, trail and thru hiking. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. A quick and dirty cdt guide posted on december 17, 20 april 16, 2020 author paul mags 33 comments the continental divide trail is the last of the big three trails that most thruhikers tackle as part of the triple crown of longdistance hiking. Description the continental divide trail is 3,100 miles long, stretching from mexico to canada and roughly following the continental divide. The continental divide us monarch butterfly release regulations stipulate that monarch populations from different sides of the continental divide must not be mixed.
Cdt map set digital download continental divide trail. The continental divide trail mapping project bear creek survey. A groomed winter trail open to snowmobiles, crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing and fat bikes. Essentially a dirt road with a steep grade in some places, hikers, bikers and backcountry skiers find it to be challenging. Aug 8, 20 continental divide trail colorado continental divide trail map see map details from. The route is highlighted by long dirt roads and jeep trails that wend their way through forgotten passes of the. It is also considered the king of trails, more difficult than its sister long distance trails, the appalachian and pacific crest.
This scenic trail runs from the usamexico border into canada and covers 2,767 miles of spectacular remote wilderness. Continental divide trail from nm 547 new mexico alltrails. 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. Hiking the pct hiking the jmt best appalachian trail books. Continental divide trail 2020 thru hike planning spreadsheet. Continental divide trail printed maps the continental divide trail is a national scenic trail that runs from mexico to canada via new mexico, colorado, wyoming, idaho and montana. The first half of this 5 mile loop climbs almost above wolf creek pass to the lobo overlook and radio tower via a dirt access road. Continental divide national scenic trail through the us is a 3100 mile lightly trafficked pointtopoint trail located near animas, new mexico that features a lake and is only recommended for very experienced adventurers. They now feature shaded relief, consolidated narratives that may be cut off and carried separate from the maps, a utm and latlong grid, point to point mileages and the often requested south to.
Continental divide trail society cdt in new mexico. Southern terminus of continental divide trail and the big. The great divide route is the worlds longest offpavement cycling route. Numberous scenic overlooks provide spectacular 80mile vistas of the southern appalachians, and several hiking trails lead visitors past colorful wildflowers, sparkling streams, small waterfalls and lush forests. Blm maps of the trail in wyoming between sweetwater river and medicine bowroutt national forest 10 highquality 1. Information contained online, in map books or other publications, is dynamic and may change over time.
Oct 25, 2016 every year adventurous hikers attempt to thru hike the continental divide trail cdt which stretches from the usmexico border to the uscanada border through the rocky mountains. Hundreds of complete gear lists by those that walked the walk. Landownership is not depicted and access through nonfederal areas is only allowed at the discretion or by agreement with the landowner. New mexico 2nd edition november 5, 2017 major updates for 2018. Cdt throughhikers mexico to canada, who plan on entering glacier at marias pass, should call the backcountry office at 406 888. The project is to map the entire 3100 miles long cdt over a period of three years. Welcome to the online version of our offhighway vehicle trail guide. Edit this map continental divide scenic trail map near montana, us. Cz continental divide trail 5000km napriec usa\ ncontinental divide. How to thruhike the colorado trail from end to end complete with a detailed and zoomable interactive map of the entire 486 mile long distance trail. More than just a trail, the continental divide is a natural feature that runs north and south across north america all of the rivers and streams on the east side of the divide flow into the atlantic ocean, while all the waterways on the west side flow into the pacific. 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. Pdf hiking the continental divide trail download full. Getting deeper and higher among the foothills, the trail turns to the north, leaving bear mountain road.
This portion of the continental divide trail is associated with over 100 meters of elevation gain in less than two miles. Early and late season alternate route are marked in blue on the map. Continental divide trail segment 7 new mexico alltrails. The printable continental divide trail maps and segment guides are provided below as a free community service by trailsource. The colorado trail guide interactive map and thruhike. A lessdeveloped canadian extension called the great divide trail continues through five national parks and six provincial parks, ending at. Plan out your day before heading to great divide or navigate the mountain while youre at the resort with the latest great divide trail maps. To improve the dialogue, weve put together some simple commenting guidelines for the community. Cdnst interactive map continental divide trail coalition.
Forest service, the lead federal agency with stewardship responsibility of the cdnst, represents a digital depiction of the continental divide national scenic. Welcome to the continental divide trail s online discussion world. Continental divide trail backpacking packing list rei coop. The maps are available as geospatial pdfs for printing at home or for use on your smart phone. This is the map that appears in the guide to the continental divide trail. Continental divide national scenic trail topo map in catron. Books about the continental divide trail, which runs 3,100 miles through montana, idaho, wyoming, colorado, and new mexico. This planning guide covers when to go, which direction, navigation, dangers, section highlights, elevation, wildlife, terrain difficulty, how long it takes and more. Guthooks cdt app from the makers of the wellknown pct and at apps, this app for the android and ios platforms make use of bear creeks maps, along with trail information. Can i use leys continental divide trail maps on my gpspowered smartphone.
The cdt planning guide is a onestop resource for starting to plan a longdistance trip along the cdt. Continental divide trail travel guide at wikivoyage. A guide to hiking the continental divide howstuffworks. Each page displays an elevation chart, water sources, and other waypoint data. Printerfriendly version pdf continental divide trail permits no single permit is available for the entire trail, and the few permits you do need will be primarily for trail sections that travel through national parks. Learn how to prepare for the cdt with this indepth post. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from march until november. This interactive map includes all the trail systems from our most recent paper maps.