National geographics map of the continental divide trail is ideal for fans and hikers of this magnificent national scenic trail. Backpack the continental divide in glacier np, red eagle. Cdt new mexico cdt colorado cdt wyoming cdt montanaidaho cdt data book. Continental divide trail map national geographic maps. Continental divide trail segment 7 new mexico alltrails. The continental divide trail coalition cdtc is the 501 c 3 national nonprofit. Continental divide trail society continental divide. Books about the continental divide trail, which runs 3,100 miles through montana, idaho, wyoming, colorado, and new mexico. 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. Pristine lakes, gorgeous glaciers, cascading water falls, and impressive mountain peaks. The continental divide national scenic trail is a 3,100mile 4,989kilometer hiking trail that passes from the border of mexico to canada through the rocky mountains. 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.
Buy products related to continental divide trail maps and see what customers say about. John fayhee and photography by john fielder, westcliffe publishers. Continental divide scenic trail map montana us mappery. Great continental divide ride gpskevin adventure rides. Hanson hiked the first portion with her husband and she does reveal moments of tenderness towards him, the book is her story. New mexico 2nd edition november 5, 2017 major updates for 2018.
The continental divide trail coalition cdtc is the 501 c 3 national nonprofit working in partnership. He has produced map sets for the colorado trail, the tahoe rim trail, and the lost silver trail of mexico. 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. Continental divide national scenic trail rocky mountain. This map set includes the entirety of the official continental divide national scenic trail cdt route at a scale of 1 inch 12 mile. Learn how to prepare for the cdt with this indepth post.
Continental divide trail in gift box wall map 18 x 48 inches national geographic reference map by national geographic maps reference dec 20, 2017 5. Improved gravel or surfaced roads are not official sections of the cdnst travel route. Cdnst interactive map continental divide trail coalition. The continental divide trail, however, only spans the united sates. Aspects of history, wildlife, geology and biology are explained along the way. Stunning coffeetable book featuring renowned photographer john fielder photographs of the sublime beauty of the cdt in colorado with insightful and humorous narratives. Cdt maps by jonathan ley continental divide trail travels.
Landownership is not depicted and access through nonfederal areas is only allowed at the discretion or by agreement with the landowner. Nowadays, many hikers i use guthooks app or backcountry navigator on their gps smartphones. The maps are available as geospatial pdfs for printing at home or for use on your smart phone. We invite you to become a member of the society, lend us your assistance, and enjoy the trail. The continental divide trail, commonly known by backpackers as the cdt, is a popular 3,100 mile thruhike along the continental divide. Cdt coalition goof info, a donationbased guide book, and faq section. This portion of the continental divide trail is associated with over 100 meters of elevation gain in less than two miles. Paul magnantis quick and dirty guide to the continental divide trail jim and ginny owens the continental divide trail, with their thoughts, experiences, and observations from thruhiking the trail, a lot of years of research, and talking and listening to a lot of cdt hikers.
It is also considered the king of trails, more difficult than its sister long distance trails, the appalachian and pacific crest. Its a congressionally designated scenic trail and one of the. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, horses, and mountain biking and is accessible yearround. Hiking the pct hiking the jmt best appalachian trail books. These are not 40 year old scanned usgs topographic maps. Should you decide to travel the continental divide national scenic trail through the park for a few hours or several days, here are a few considerations. 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. 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. To most regular folks, traveling that sort of distance on foot with your possessions on your back sounds like a form of torture. And its also a good idea to bring along roadmaps for the areas where you expect to leave the trail. The book wasnt too expensive and i guess i got what i paid for. Great divide trail is a gps and mapbased guide for your hiking trip on canadas majestic 1,120km 700mile great divide trail. Continental divide national scenic trail through the us new.
Continental divide trail society continental divide trail. 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. Yogis continental divide trail handbook guides the experienced hiker through. Wyoming 2nd edition november 5, 2017 major updates for 2018. June 25, 2014 this shapefile was created to show the proximity of the continental divide to the continental divide national scenic trail in new mexico. In montana it crosses triple divide peak which separates the hudson. Hiking the cdt 11 books meet your next favorite book. Information contained online, in map books or other publications, is dynamic and may change over time. Thruhikers navigated with a map, compass, and johnathan leys cdt maps.
Great divide trail is a gps and map based guide for your hiking trip on canadas majestic 1,120km 700mile great divide trail. The cdt is not the great divide mountain bike route. This place is situated in mckinley county, new mexico, united states, its geographical coordinates are 35 25 30 north, 108 18 53 west and its original name with diacritics is continental divide. A guide to hiking the continental divide howstuffworks. From the beaverhead mountains in the bitterroot range to the scapegoat and bob marshall wildernesses, idaho and montanas most spectacular and remote wild lands fill page after page in a book that fits into your. The continental divide trail is one of the triple crown trails, traveling from mexico to canada.
Fiction, memoirs, and guides are all welcome, but the cdt should be the focus of the book. But, i guess that would be for a trail guide and not just a map book. The cdt is a trail for people who love wilderness and embrace solitude. I began working for the continental divide trail alliance in june 2009. For a map of the continental divide national scenic trail, click here. This is a 98 page map atlas for the official route of the continental divide scenic trail in colorado. Jonathan leys continental divide trail maps for 2020. The continental divide national scenic trail cdt is much more than just a line on a map. It makes a great planning tool or as reference to track progress on the 3,100 plus mile length. You may also want to see the online continental divide trail data book. This portion of the continental divide trail is associated with over 100 meters of. 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. It parallels the gdmbr, and on occasion overlaps with it. This is a story about thruriding the continental divide trail.
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. Creators of a similar colorado trail map book, these maps show the designated corridor of usfs route. June 25, 2014 this shapefile was created to show the proximity of the continental divide to the continental. Continental divide trail backpacking packing list rei coop. To the west of the divide, all the water flows into the pacific ocean and on the eastern side, all the water flows to the gulf of mexico and the atlantic ocean. This beautiful map shows the entire length of the trail from mexico to canada through new mexico, colorado, wyoming, idaho, and montana.
Continental divide trail travel guide at wikivoyage. Though officially recorded numbers are low because not all hikers report back, those numbers give a good indication of the trails solitary nature. The air is thin at these high altitudes between 10,500 feet 3,200 km and,000 feet 3,962 km. Continental divide trail backpacking packing list rei co. A new map book called the continental divide trail popular alternates is also available for taking some popular alternate routes. The great continental divide adventure route is a motorized route that follows closely along the continental divide national scenic trail. 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. Select resorts also feature an additional trail map from partner, fatmap that provides a 3d view of the ski resort, including slope steepness and aspect, along with information on what its like to ski. We have been working for nearly 40 years to create and improve the continental divide national scenic trail 3000 miles through the rocky mountains from canada to mexico. Colorados continental divide trail by jerry brown paperback. The unofficial motto of the continental divide trail.
The data was gathered by walking the trail with extremely accurate professional grade gps receivers. The printable continental divide trail maps and segment guides are provided below as a free community service by trailsource. Solitude in the backcountry of glacier national park. Newly revised to include updated route information, elevation profiles, and fullcolor topographic maps, the ultimate guide to colorados spectacular portion of the continental divide national scenic trail is back and better than ever.
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. Bikepacking the continental divide trail new mexico. The continental divide national scenic trail goes through blm managed lands in colorado, idaho, montana, new mexico, wyoming. When i yoyoed the cdt in 2007, the iphone didnt exist. Continental divide trail section 7 mountain bike trail. From banff, canada to antelope wells, new mexico, the great divide mountain bike route is the longest continuous offpavement bike route in the world. This book picks up the continental divide trail in idaho at the western border of yellowstone national park and takes the reader some 900 miles all the way to the canadian border. Continental divide trail backpacking trails and thruhiking. Most recently he spent three years as head of a field crew that mapped the continental divide national scenic trail for 3008 miles from end to end.
Considered the crown jewel of the longdistance trail triple crown, the cdt is an entirely different beast than the pacific crest and appalachian trails. An interactive map of the cdt complete with a statebystate breakdown and a. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. The project entails hiking the route with multiple industry grade gps receivers to create new guides and maps for trail users, and to create a. It navigates dramatically diverse ecosystems through mountain meadows. Like any tool, a map is only as good as the person using it, so you should make sure you know how to properly read both a. 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. Day hikers, section hikers, and diehard thruhikers intent on trekking the entire trail from canada to mexico will find this guide equally helpful. You may also want to see the online continental divide trail data book pdf files. Continental divide national scenic trail through the us. One womans journey is a fastpaced story of her six month adventure. The continental divide trail coalition cdtc lists only about 150 hikers a year attempting the full trail. The eastern continental trail ect is a combination of north american longdistance hiking trails, from key west, florida to belle isle newfoundland and labrador a distance of 5,400 miles 8,700 km, not including the newfoundland section.
Aug 09, 2017 from banff, canada to antelope wells, new mexico, the great divide mountain bike route is the longest continuous offpavement bike route in the world. The maps were made by hill shading and combining usgs quadrangles to produce stunning full color maps. Information contained online, in map books or other publications, is dynamic. Cdt planning guide digital version the cdt planning guide is a onestop resource for starting to plan a longdistance trip along the cdt. Continental divide trail backpacking trails and thru. It follows the continental divide of the americas along the rocky mountains and traverses five u. Continental divide trail maps and data github pages. Please no books of maps or books of short hikes within the cdt.
The project entails hiking the route with multiple industry grade gps receivers to create new guides and maps for trail users, and to create a inventory of infrastructure along the trail for. This book picks up the cdt in idaho at the border of yellowstone n. This is a guide to thruhiking the 3000mile continental divide trail, complete with. The project is to map the entire 3100 miles long cdt over a period of three years. Getting deeper and higher among the foothills, the trail turns to the north, leaving bear mountain road. 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. 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. Continental divide trail hiking guide guthook guides. Two detailed websites that answer a broad range of questions about the continental divide trail.
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