Continental divide trail, 4988 km, 3100 miles, about 300 days. In montana it crosses triple divide peak which separates the hudson. Montana, idaho, and wyoming in the north to colorado and new mexico in the south. On november 10,1978, the president signed the national parks and recreation act amending the national trails act of 1968. Most notably, the national scenic trail system provides access to the crest of the appalachian mountains in the east via the appalachian trail, to the rocky mountains of the west on the. These guides will give you the most accurate way point data for the official. How is continental divide national scenic trail canada to mexico abbreviated. Continental divide national scenic trail comprehensive. The continental divide national scenic trail travels the length of the rockies from mexico to canada, through five states and just as many ecological life zones. Note that bear creek and yogis cdt book see below may be. Mexico border the trail heads north through the arid new mexico desert before it reaches the rugged, forested mountains of the gila national forest, and one of our. Montanas continental divide national scenic trail by. The forest service is amending the continental divide national scenic trail cdnst comprehensive plan and internal agency directives at forest service manual fsm 2350.
The continental divide trail in four minutes youtube. The continental divide trail was designated a national scenic trail by. Continental divide national scenic trail listed as cdnst. The biggest share of the continental divide national scenic trail will be 820 miles along montanas rugged divide. Currently about 70 percent of the 3,000mile trail is complete, but that doesnt dissuade hikers and equestrians from following the historical route and taking part in developing the.
This book details a threesummer odyssey hiking the length of the continental divide trail. This work was done as part of kurt menkes masters thesis in geography at the university of new mexico. Continental divide trail travel guide at wikivoyage. Continental divide trail backpacking packing list rei co. Mileage varies on access point you enter the trail. The app is free and the data is freely available to anyone under the. Cdnst is defined as continental divide national scenic trail canada to mexico frequently. Continental divide national scenic trail, primitive mountain footpath and equestrian trail in the western united states that, when complete, will extend from north to south some 3,100 miles 5,000 km, from the border of canada to the border of mexico, through a 100mile 160km wide corridor. Continental divide national scenic trail parks directory of the united states national trails continental divide trail alliance address. Continental divide national scenic trail wilderness. Buy continental divide national scenic trail data book. Cdnst interactive map continental divide trail coalition.
The continental divide trail coalition cdtc is a 501 c 3 national nonprofit organization that seeks to create a community committed to construct, promote, and protect in perpetuity the cdnst which stretches from canada to mexico, through, montana, idaho, wyoming, colorado, and new mexico. The continental divide national scenic trail cdt is much more than just a line on a map. Continental divide national scenic trail gila national. Continental divide national scenic trail planning handbook. Step into cuba is a program to promote physical activity through development of sidewalks, paths, trails, social support, and opportunities for lifestyle change. Each page displays an elevation chart, water sources, and other waypoint data. Continental divide trail data book section nm1nm5, mile 0. Information contained online, in map books or other.
The continental divide national scenic trail cdt is considered the king of trails, running 3,100 miles from mexico to canada. The continental divide national scenic trail goes through blm managed lands in colorado, idaho, montana, new mexico, wyoming. Continental divide national scenic trail, map book. Media in category continental divide trail the following 81 files are in this category, out of 81 total.
Continental divide national scenic trail cdt hiking. Continental divide national scenic trail article about. The remainder of the trail is currently located on dirt and paved roads. Continental divide national scenic trail parks directory of the united states national. Colorado continental divide trail continental divide trail association on. You really must add jerry browns map and data guides. There are several access points to the continental divide national scenic trail in grand county. Following guidance from the white house, centers for disease control and prevention, and state and local public health authorities, we are. Though you can reserve those ahead of time, the parks also set aside permits on a firstcome, firstserved basis. Established by congress in 1978, it spans 3,100 miles between mexico and canada, traverses five states and connects countless communities along its spine.
Road walks and trail segments not protected on public land are not official sections of the cdnst travel route. From butte travel south on continental drive to the intersection with mt highway 2. Continental divide trail usa, 2012 the hiking life. The continental divide trail was established on november 10, 1978.
The trail crawls along a section of the centennial mountains from red rock pass to near monida, passing through some of the most scenic country in southwest montana. The continental divide national scenic trail, which begins in mexico and ends in canada, offers spectacular backcountry experiences along the nations continental divide. 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. Montana, idaho, wyoming, colorado, and new mexico the continental divide trail coalition cdtc estimates that as of december 2015, 85 percent of the trail is completed. So now more people are attempting to hike the continental divide national scenic trail vs. Data book pacific crest trail, appalachian trail, continental divide trail. Continental divide national scenic trail rocky mountain.
Continental divide national scenic trail data book. The appalachian trail is one of the oldest national scenic trails in the us. All the rest are interesting browns books are essential. This handbook addresses a national scenic trail nst offering guidance for understanding and preserving or enhancing the recreational, scenic, natural, and historical values of the continental divide national scenic trail cdnst through land management planning that provides for the nature and purposes of this nst. The continental divide national scenic trail cdnst is one of the most significant trail systems in the world. The continental divide national scenic trail is administered by the secretary of agriculture in consultation with the secretary of the interior. Our data for the continental divide trail guide was collected in partnership with. As a result of the inclusion of selected national scenic trail data on the us topo maps, state map series now feature national scenic trails, and more will be. As of 2016, roughly 71% of the trail has been marked and routed by the continental divide trail association. This amazing backcountry trail passes through rocky mountain national park, a 28mile loop hike with incredible landscapes. The amended legislation addressed the proposed continental divide national scenic trail cdnst. Continental divide national scenic trail new mexico. It passes through many ecosystems, 25 national forests, 21 wilderness areas. National scenic trails were established to provide outdoor recreation opportunities and to conserve portions of the natural landscape with significant scenic, historic, natural, or cultural importance.
Continental divide trail backpacking trails and thru. Continental divide trail, rocky mountain national park. Colorado continental divide trail by shakarjian, kerry, brown, jerry, herbst, eric isbn. The data was gathered by walking the trail with extremely accurate professional. The pacific crest trail pct is a 2,650mile national scenic trail that runs from. The regional forester of the rocky mountain region is the lead forest service official coordinating matters concerning the study, planning, and operation of. Continental divide national scenic trail how is continental divide national scenic trail abbreviated. We provide recreational trail information, a community calendar, news blog and our video series. Most of this route follows the official continental divide line along the rocky mountains. This unfinished trail can potentially span up to 3,100 miles. It is also considered the king of trails, more difficult than its sister long distance trails, the appalachian and pacific crest. Continental divide national scenic trail national trails.
The continental divide national scenic trail is a united states national scenic trail running 3,100 miles 5,000 km between chihuahua and alberta. Federal register continental divide national scenic trail. The continental divide trail coalition cdtc is the 501 c 3 national nonprofit. This shapefile was created to show the proximity of the continental divide to the continental divide national scenic trail in new mexico. 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. The cdnst comprehensive plan provides overall direction for the development, management, and use. It passes through 25 national forests, 21 wilderness areas, 3 national parks, 1 national monument, and 8 blm resource areas. The maps are available as geospatial pdfs for printing at home or for use on your smart phone. However, completed sections of the north country national scenic trail are significantly different in terms of trail standards, signing, location in the areas landscape, and maintenance. Cdnst stands for continental divide national scenic trail canada to mexico. Continental divide national scenic trail bureau of land.
The continental divide national scenic trail runs the length of the united states from the border of mexico north to canada. Continental divide trail hiking guide guthook guides. A quick overview of the continental divide trail for planning. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Continental divide national scenic trail difficulty. It gets its name from the great continental divide, which is a drainage divide that runs from the bering strait between alaska and russia to the strait. It follows the continental divide of the americas along the rocky mountains and traverses five u. Continental divide national scenic trail rocky mountain national. Colorado continental divide trail paperback october 1, 2011 by continental divide trail association author 3. Cdnst continental divide national scenic trail canada. Access points from beaverhead deerlodge national forest. Continental divide national scenic trail path, united. 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.
This series of guidebooks the wolf guides provides a milebymile description of the continental divide trail. 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 chihuahua and alberta. Trail standards are fairly consistent across the nation, and these referrals were made with a certain degree of confidence. It navigates dramatically diverse ecosystems through mountain meadows. The continental divide national scenic trail provides for high quality, scenic, primitive hiking and horsebackriding recreational experiences, while conserving natural, historic, and cultural resources along the continental divide. National scenic trail data on the us topo maps usgs. Our vision is that the cdnst becomes a renowned and revered natural resource for you to connect. This map set includes the entirety of the official continental divide national scenic trail cdt route at a scale of 1 inch 12 mile. The trail was designated by congress as a national scenic trail in 1978. In addition to the seven basic volumes, two supplements have been published that reflect changes, largely as a result of new trail construction, since those books were originally issued. Congress directed the forest service to prepare and submit a comprehensive plan for the management and use of the scenic trail.
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