Continental Divide Trail Recreation
From the deserts of New Mexico to the alpine peaks of the northern Rockies, the Continental Divide Trail winds its way through the stunning and diverse landscapes of the central United States, a ribbon that ties together many of the defining moments and movements in our nation’s history.
The trail stretches across the United States some 3,100 miles between the borders of Mexico and Canada, twisting and turning to follow the spine of the continent. The dry, sandy deserts of New Mexico slowly rise into the breathless peaks of Colorado, descending into Wyoming’s grassy plains and the mystical landscape of Yellowstone. The trail then moves along the forested mountains of Idaho and Montana before ascending the tall, sharp, rocky peaks of Glacier National Park, with the Canadian border on the horizon.
The Continental Divide Trail blazes a path through some of the nation’s most treasured scenic terrain. Some people attempt to travel the entire 3,100 miles in a single season, while others enjoy the trail a few miles at a time.
The Texas Creek Trail #416 begins at the Texas Creek Trailhead and dead ends in the Texas Creek Valley approximately a mile from two small lakes that lie at the head of the
The Summit Trail #486 begins at Lujan Road, FSR #785 and ends at County Road 243. It follows the Gunnison National Forest boundary and the Continental Divide National
The Skyline Trail #465 begins at the Eddiesville Trailhead and ends at the Tumble Creek Trailhead. It travels most of its length in the La Garita Wilde
Forest Trail #417 (South Texas Trail) is 4.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #416 and ends at Forest Road #209.
Forest Trail #618 (Basin View Trail) is 0.8 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #531 and ends at Forest Road #237.
The Snow Mesa trail is 1.3 miles long. It begins at Colorado 149 and ends at the forest boundary (T43N R3W Section 36).
The Lake Ann trail is 1.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 9414 and ends at the forest boundary.
Forest Trail #499 (Corduroy-Lujon Trail) is 6.5 miles long. It begins at Saguache County Road NN14 and ends at Colorado State Highway 114.
The Crest Trail #531 begins at Monarch Pass and ends near Marshall Pass on the Pike-San Isabel National Forest. This trail follows the Continental Divide for almost i
Timberline Observation Site is a picturesque area that is near the Continental Divide just below Cottonwood Pass. It has 3 picnic tables and fire rings.