Continental Divide Trail (CDT) – Preview

DISTANCE : 2700 miles approx. (4345 km)

START : Waterton Lakes National Park, US/Canada border.

FINISH : Columbus, New Mexico, US/Mexico Border.

MAPS / INFO :

• Jonathan Ley’s CDT Maps
• Jim Wolf CDTS guides
• DeLorme Atlas’ : Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.
• Click here to see an overview map of the trail.

RESUPPLY :

• Combination maildrop (80%) and buy as I go (20%).
• Frequency of supply points is similar to the PCT; on average every 5 days.

ROUTE / CONDITIONS :

• Toughest of the Triple Crown trails from a navigational and logistical perspective.
• Not as established as the AT and PCT. Plenty of scope for alternative routes.
• I will be doing the CDT during the summer of 2012. Weather-wise I don’t forsee too many issues. Perhaps some afternoon electrical storms in the Rockies. Temperature-wise, things will be getting pretty hot in New Mexico; may carry a mylar-coated umbrella……….for purposes of shade rather than style…………not that sporting a parasol in the desert isn’t fashionable…………not sure how your average New Mexican rancher feels about the issue……..ramble, ramble……….