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Recreation Region: Black Range Ranger District

Caledonia CDNST #74 Trailhead

Trailhead for access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #74 on the Gila National Forest

General Information

Year-round

Dawn to dusk

No pass required

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.

Please do not camp in trailhead parking areas. All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.

No fees are required for this site

Pets must be leashed in the trailhead

Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest. 

Black Range Office Building

Address: 1804 N. Date Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Phone: (575) 894-6678
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed on federal holidays. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.33529

Longitude: -107.8315

Elevation

7833

Directions

From Winston, go north on New Mexico Highway 52 for 9 miles to New Mexico Highway 59. Turn left (west) on Highway 59 and proceed approximately 14.5 miles to Forest Road 226 and turn left (south). Follow Forest Road 226 for approximately 15 miles to the trailhead.

Parking

Limited

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

No equestrian facilities provided

Recreation Opportunities

Horse Camping Info

Ride in on trail for horse camping

Recreation Groups

USDA Forest Service Logo

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #74 traverses 248 miles of the Gila National Forest, encompassing dram

USDA Forest Service Logo

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #74 traverses 248 miles of the Gila National Forest, encompassing dram

Last updated April 4th, 2025