Continental Divide Trail
Description
- Name Continental Divide Trail (CDT)
- Length of trail 4,989 km, 3,100 miles
- Length in days 300 days
- Traildino grading DW, Difficult walk, bushwalk
- Hut tour grading T3, Demanding mountain walk
The Continental Divide Trail is one of the longest and most demanding long distance hikes in the United States. Thru-hiking is possible, but mind Paul "Mags" Magnanti's warning: "Walking the length of the Continental Divide Trail was perhaps the most difficult of the trails I've hiked." The CDT adds up to about 3100 miles (4990 km), along the mountains that shed the waters from the east and the west.
Map
Links
Facts
- Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Interagency Coordination
Some kind of official information hub around the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. There is a lot (too much) here!
- Continental Divide Trail Alliance | Home
Home page of the CDT. This colossal path runs trough five states. You can imagine the work involved in maintaining the trail and the commitment of the volunteers. Here you will find trail info by state, trail updates etc.
- National Scenic Trails Mailing Lists
Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Ice Age Trail, Florida Trail, Continental Divide Trail, North Country Trail. This is traditionally the place where hikers meet, planning their thing, learning from others.
- Spirit Eagle – The Continental Divide Trail
Lots of information on the CDT.
- Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail Google Map
Google map with the entire trail
- CDT Planning
Rainmaker's planning guide.
- Continental Divide Trail - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Continental Divide Trail Society - Home
Also the CDT Society helps maintaining the 3000 miles through the Rocky Mountains from Canada to Mexico. They do not offer much information online about the path though.
Reports
- "SQUEAKY"'s 2005 Triple Crown Journal
Squeky attempted to conquer the Triple Crown, that is: Appalachian Trail (AT), Continental Divide Trail (CDT) and Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in one year. Read his journal here.
- Continental Divide Trail TrailQuest
TrailQuest has a lot of trip reports, articles and links on the Continental Divide Trail.
- Great Western Loop: General Information
Andrew Skurka's enormous accomplishment to hike five major trails (the Pacific Crest Trail, Pacific Northwest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Grand Enchantment Trail, and Arizona Trail)in one go, is something we can only dream of. He walked 6,875 miles in 208 days, including a 675-mile trail-less segment in the Sonoran and Mojave desert. We can however join him on his hike, reading his account, viewing the impressive picture account, and learn from his gear list and diet tips.
- Phlumf: Continental Divide Trail
Phlumf is this website called. Read the account of the thru-hike of the PCT, read about grizzly bears and watch the pictures
- roy.robinson
Flyin' Brain took the Appalachian Trail three times. In 2001 he finished the Big Three in one go: Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail and Continental Crest Trail, the Triple Crown, 7371 miles in one year. Read the story.
- Sea-to-Sea Route 2004-05
In 2003, Andrew Skurka decided to hike from Sea to Sea. In the next year, he strung together the International Appalachian Trail, Appalachain Trail, Long Trail, North Country Trail, Continental Divide Trail and Pacific Northwest Trail to a 7,800 miles continuous traject. The route is in the far north of the US, bordering Canada. He walked east-west, starting in the summer and finishing next year early summer in the Rockies. Check his account, gear list, trip logs and photo gallery.
- Anneliese and the Continental Divide Trail, Directory
Attractive pages: day to day descriptions and pictures, made in 2002.
- CDT 2002
Ken and Marcia walked all the way from Mexico to Canada along the Continental Divide Trail:"We found the CDT much more challenging than the PCT." It took them 5 months to finish this hiking trail.
- CDT Best Photos 1
Good picture gallery.
- CDT Journal and raw food
Follow Doug Walsh as he hikes the 3,000 mile Continental Divide Trail on a 100% raw food diet.
- Continental Divide Trail | Travels | Francis Tapon
Everything: gear list, dogs, mosquitos, grizzly and much more.
- Hamburger Wanderjung (German)
Report + pictures of European trail E9 from Polish/Russian to dutch border, E1 Sweden, Denmark, Germany + Switzerland, Appalachian + Pacific Crest + Continental Divide + Colorado Trail in USA
- Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide
A trail journal, covering one month on the CDT. Trail diary and many pictures.
- PMags.com: - Hiking, Backpacking and Long Distance Hiking Info - Walking the Backbone - Paul Magnanti's 2006 Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hike
His journal, maildrop list, a Dircy CDT Planning Guide and more.
- The Continental Divide Trail 2009
The author followed the CDT during one month. His diary and picture gallery give a detailed account.
- Triple Crown One Year
An account of hiking the Triple Crown - three toughest trails in America, The Appalachian Trail (AT), the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) - in one year, 2002, a year with lots of snow. They made it up to 5500 miles in 9.5 months.
Guides and maps
Lodging
Organisations
Tour operators
GPS
Other
- CDT Mailing Labels
Easy create mailing labels for many of the locations along the Continental Divide Trail.
Books

Netherlands
- Continental Divide Trail Pocket Maps - Wyoming
- Wyoming1st Edition - December 15, 2014The Continental Divide Trail Pocket Map Series is a complete and concise set of topographic maps created withdigitized base maps covering every step of the 3,016 mile trail from Mexico to Canada.The most current data available! This reflects the recently located, official CDTThe land cover, hydrology and... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Continental Divide Trail Pocket Maps - Wyoming
- Wyoming1st Edition - December 15, 2014The Continental Divide Trail Pocket Map Series is a complete and concise set of topographic maps created withdigitized base maps covering every step of the 3,016 mile trail from Mexico to Canada.The most current data available! This reflects the recently located, official CDTThe land cover, hydrology and... Read more

Netherlands
- Along Colorado's Continental Divide Trail
- Nature photographer John Fielder and writer M. John Fayhee combine their extraordinary talents in this stunning new coffee table book that beautifully showcases the wonders of Colorado's Continental Divide. A memorable mountain journey that readers will want to relive again and again. 175 color photos. Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Along Colorado's Continental Divide Trail
- Nature photographer John Fielder and writer M. John Fayhee combine their extraordinary talents in this stunning new coffee table book that beautifully showcases the wonders of Colorado's Continental Divide. A memorable mountain journey that readers will want to relive again and again. 175 color photos. Read more

Netherlands
- Continental Divide Trail Pocket Maps - Montana/Idaho
- Montana & Idaho2nd Edition - November 5, 2017 - Major Updates for 2018The 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. These are not 40 year old scanned USGS topographic maps.Features:+... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Continental Divide Trail Pocket Maps - Montana/Idaho
- Montana & Idaho2nd Edition - November 5, 2017 - Major Updates for 2018The 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. These are not 40 year old scanned USGS topographic maps.Features:+... Read more

Netherlands
- Walking Away from the Land
- Walking Away from the Land focuses on the rapid cultural and climatic changes occurring at the crest of the North American continent. They are challenging the survival of our forests, grasslands, native wildlife, and our very civilization. This book details a three-summer Odyssey hiking the length of the Continental Divide Trail from the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Walking Away from the Land
- Walking Away from the Land focuses on the rapid cultural and climatic changes occurring at the crest of the North American continent. They are challenging the survival of our forests, grasslands, native wildlife, and our very civilization. This book details a three-summer Odyssey hiking the length of the Continental Divide Trail from the... Read more

Netherlands
- Scraping Heaven
- More than 3,000 miles of trail by foot and mountain bikes with llamas and toddlers . . .What could go wrong? Scraping Heaven is the story of a family's adventurous trek over the rooftop of North America, a warm and heartfelt account with a powerful message for parents, long-distance hikers, and outdoor adventurers alike. The Continental Divide... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Scraping Heaven
- More than 3,000 miles of trail by foot and mountain bikes with llamas and toddlers . . .What could go wrong? Scraping Heaven is the story of a family's adventurous trek over the rooftop of North America, a warm and heartfelt account with a powerful message for parents, long-distance hikers, and outdoor adventurers alike. The Continental Divide... Read more
- Also available from:
- Stanfords, United Kingdom
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

United Kingdom
- South San Juan - Del Norte CO
- Map No. 142, South San Juan - Del Norte, CO, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof and... Read more

Netherlands
- South San Juan/del Norte
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapCoverage includes Rio Grande and San Juan national forests; South San Juan Wilderness; Dipping Lakes and Spiler Lakes; Lost Lake; Platoro and Fuchs Reservoirs; South Fork and Conejos rivers; the cities of Del Norte, South Fork, Wagon Wheel Gap, Summitville, Jasper, Cumbres, Platoro; and the... Read more

Belgium
- South San Juan/del Norte
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapCoverage includes Rio Grande and San Juan national forests; South San Juan Wilderness; Dipping Lakes and Spiler Lakes; Lost Lake; Platoro and Fuchs Reservoirs; South Fork and Conejos rivers; the cities of Del Norte, South Fork, Wagon Wheel Gap, Summitville, Jasper, Cumbres, Platoro; and the... Read more

Netherlands
- The Best Hikes on the Continental Divide Trail
- Features 20 of the best hikes along the iconic Continental Divide Trail. Hike some of the more popular and accessible sections of the trail near Denver and Summit County, then venture out on an overnight trek across some of the most remote areas of the state. The Continental Divide Trail runs approximately 800 miles through Colorado, taking... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- The Best Hikes on the Continental Divide Trail
- Features 20 of the best hikes along the iconic Continental Divide Trail. Hike some of the more popular and accessible sections of the trail near Denver and Summit County, then venture out on an overnight trek across some of the most remote areas of the state. The Continental Divide Trail runs approximately 800 miles through Colorado, taking... Read more

Netherlands
- An Ultralighter's True Trail Stories
- Book two in the Journey series, this volume is filled with stories and ultralight backpacking tips from Carol "Brawny" Wellman. Trail descriptions for the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, John Muir Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Colorado Trail, Vermont Trail, Bartram Trail, including trail guide, plus the Foothills Trail. Learn how to... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- An Ultralighter's True Trail Stories
- Book two in the Journey series, this volume is filled with stories and ultralight backpacking tips from Carol "Brawny" Wellman. Trail descriptions for the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail, John Muir Trail, Continental Divide Trail, Colorado Trail, Vermont Trail, Bartram Trail, including trail guide, plus the Foothills Trail. Learn how to... Read more

Netherlands
- Continental Divide Trail [Laminated]
- National Geographic's map of the Continental Divide Trail is ideal for fans and hikers of this magnificent National Scenic Trail. It makes a great planning tool or as reference to track progress on the 3,100 plus mile length. This beautiful map shows the entire length of the trail from Mexico to Canada through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Continental Divide Trail [Laminated]
- National Geographic's map of the Continental Divide Trail is ideal for fans and hikers of this magnificent National Scenic Trail. It makes a great planning tool or as reference to track progress on the 3,100 plus mile length. This beautiful map shows the entire length of the trail from Mexico to Canada through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming,... Read more

Netherlands
- Abenteuer Rocky Mountains
- Die wunderbar wilde Bergwelt der Rocky Mountains ist einer der wenigen Orte dieser Welt, an dem man noch wirkliche Abenteuer erleben kann. Günter Wamser und Sonja Endlweber sind mit vier Pferden entlang des 5000 Kilometer langen Continental Divide Trail von der mexikanischen zur kanadischen Grenze gereist, von den Wüsten New Mexicos durch die... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Abenteuer Rocky Mountains
- Die wunderbar wilde Bergwelt der Rocky Mountains ist einer der wenigen Orte dieser Welt, an dem man noch wirkliche Abenteuer erleben kann. Günter Wamser und Sonja Endlweber sind mit vier Pferden entlang des 5000 Kilometer langen Continental Divide Trail von der mexikanischen zur kanadischen Grenze gereist, von den Wüsten New Mexicos durch die... Read more

Netherlands
- A Long Way from Nowhere
- What is it like to hike the length of the Continental Divide Trail? For Matt and Julie, also known as Optimist and Stopwatch, life on the trail meant twenty-seven days without seeing another hiker, six bears encountered within fifteen hours, two sets of maps, a GPS, and a compass to find the trail, and both wildfires and massive flooding to add... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- A Long Way from Nowhere
- What is it like to hike the length of the Continental Divide Trail? For Matt and Julie, also known as Optimist and Stopwatch, life on the trail meant twenty-seven days without seeing another hiker, six bears encountered within fifteen hours, two sets of maps, a GPS, and a compass to find the trail, and both wildfires and massive flooding to add... Read more

Netherlands
- Continental Divide Trail [In Gift Box]
- National Geographic's map of the Continental Divide Trail is ideal for fans and hikers of this magnificent National Scenic Trail. It makes a great planning tool or as reference to track progress on the 3,100 plus mile length. This beautiful map shows the entire length of the trail from Mexico to Canada through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Continental Divide Trail [In Gift Box]
- National Geographic's map of the Continental Divide Trail is ideal for fans and hikers of this magnificent National Scenic Trail. It makes a great planning tool or as reference to track progress on the 3,100 plus mile length. This beautiful map shows the entire length of the trail from Mexico to Canada through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium

Netherlands
- Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
- An avid outsoorswoman, Jennifer Hanson with her husband set off to thru-hike the 2,400-mile Continental Divide Trail. Together they traversed the arid ranchlands of New Mexico, the snow-capped mountains of Colorado, the Red Desert of Wyoming, and Glacier National Park of Montana. Due to an injury, her husband left the trail and Jennifer... Read more

Belgium
- Hiking the Continental Divide Trail
- An avid outsoorswoman, Jennifer Hanson with her husband set off to thru-hike the 2,400-mile Continental Divide Trail. Together they traversed the arid ranchlands of New Mexico, the snow-capped mountains of Colorado, the Red Desert of Wyoming, and Glacier National Park of Montana. Due to an injury, her husband left the trail and Jennifer... Read more

Netherlands
- Walking Away from the Land
- Walking Away from the Land focuses on the rapid cultural and climatic changes occurring at the crest of the North American continent. They are challenging the survival of our forests, grasslands, native wildlife, and our very civilization. This book details a three-summer Odyssey hiking the length of the Continental Divide Trail from the... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium

Belgium
- Walking Away from the Land
- Walking Away from the Land focuses on the rapid cultural and climatic changes occurring at the crest of the North American continent. They are challenging the survival of our forests, grasslands, native wildlife, and our very civilization. This book details a three-summer Odyssey hiking the length of the Continental Divide Trail from the... Read more
Maps

United Kingdom
- Many Glacier - Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks MT
- Map No. 313, Glacier National Park: North Fork, MT, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Netherlands
- Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapLocated just north of Kalispell in Montana's northwest corner, Glacier National contains an abundance of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all interests.This detailed topographic recreation map contains carefully researched trails, campsites, forest service roads, and... Read more

Belgium
- Many Glacier, Glacier National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapLocated just north of Kalispell in Montana's northwest corner, Glacier National contains an abundance of recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all interests.This detailed topographic recreation map contains carefully researched trails, campsites, forest service roads, and... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 314 Many Glacier - Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Located just north of Kalispell in Montana's northwest corner, Glacier National contains an... Read more

United Kingdom
- Telluride - Silverton - Ouray - Lake City CO
- Map No. 141, Telluride - Silverton - Ouray - Lake City, CO, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Netherlands
- Telluride/silverton/ouray/lake City
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapExpertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Telluride, Silverton, Ouray, and Lake City provides an unparalleled tool for exploring this breathtaking region of Colorado. Whatever the season, you'll find this map... Read more

Belgium
- Telluride/silverton/ouray/lake City
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapExpertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Telluride, Silverton, Ouray, and Lake City provides an unparalleled tool for exploring this breathtaking region of Colorado. Whatever the season, you'll find this map... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 141 Telluride, Silverton, Ouray, Lake City | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Beautiful waterproof and tear-resistant topographical hiking map of a well-loved National Park, with... Read more

United Kingdom
- Glacier - Waterton Lakes National Park MT
- Map No. 215, Glacier/Waterton Lakes National Park, MT, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Netherlands
- Bol.com, Belgium
- De Zwerver, Netherlands

Netherlands
- Glacier/waterton Lakes National Parks
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks offers unparalleled detail for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the pristine landscape of forests, mountains, lakes, and meadows within these two spectacular parks. Created in partnership with local land... Read more

Belgium
- Glacier/waterton Lakes National Parks
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks offers unparalleled detail for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the pristine landscape of forests, mountains, lakes, and meadows within these two spectacular parks. Created in partnership with local land... Read more

Netherlands
- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 215 Glacier - Waterton Lakes National Park | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada includes Waterton Park, Upper and Middle Waterton Lakes, The... Read more