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elevation is 10,091 feet (3,076 m) at the summit of Elk
Mountain. Timberline along this section of the trail is 8,500 feet (2,600 m) to 9,000 feet (2,700 m) in elevation. Much of the CDT follows high, grassy ridges with some walking on dirt roads required. Water can be scarce and grizzly bears are found near Yellowstone Park.
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transportation to and from resupply points to trail heads. A few hikers, especially those attempting to set speed records, are "supported," meaning they have helpers who meet or accompany them along the trail and perform non-hiking tasks, such as food preparation. Permits are required to hike or camp along some sections of the trail and a
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Continental Divide Trail when he through-hiked from Mexico to Canada and back to Mexico on the CDT. This seven-month journey spanned over 5,600 miles. Tapon took the most circuitous, scenic, high, difficult route north and while
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replaced the CDTA to coordinate the efforts of several regional partners engaged in constructing and maintaining the trail. Thru-hikers increased from four in 1999 to more than 150 in 2019, and uncounted thousands hiked sections of the trail every year. Horseback riding is permitted on the trail;
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Colorado Trail. Depending on any given year's snow-pack and a hiker's individual schedule, alternative routes are available. Forest fires often result in parts of the trail being closed and the hiker must take alternative routes. Another hazard to hikers is Colorado's
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hiker as "Raw, wild, remote and unfinished; it is a trail that will make use of all the skills of an experienced backpacker. It is also a trail that is beautiful, stunning and perhaps the most rewarding of the major long-distance hiking trails." Distances given are approximate as sections of the
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of Idaho. For the next 358 miles (576 km) the trail closely follows the border of Idaho and
Montana, which is also the Continental Divide. The lowest elevation of the trail on the Idaho/Montana border is 5,764 feet (1,757 m) along the North Fork of Sheep Creek in Idaho and the highest
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areas. Several alternate trails shorten the meandering route of the official CDT in
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from a road crossing of the trail into a town to buy food and supplies. Most hikers occasionally take a "zero", a day without hiking, or a "nero", a day with little hiking, to rest and recuperate. "Trail angels" (volunteers) at locations along the trail assist hikers with food, water, and
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In 2019, the respondents to a survey of CDT thru-hikers were two-thirds male with a median age of 31. Three-quarters were from the United States and the remainder came from eleven other countries. The average number of days (including "zeros") to complete the hike was 147.
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The official route of the CDT in Wyoming is 513 miles (826 km) long, although several alternate routes shorten or lengthen that distance. The lowest elevation of the trail in Wyoming is 6,522 feet (1,988 m) about 12 miles (19 km) north of
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portion of the CDT is 627 miles (1,009 km) in length although several alternate routes shorten or lengthen that distance. The lowest elevation of the trail in Montana after leaving the Idaho/Montana border is 4,215 feet (1,285 m) at
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Wolf envisioned a similar trail running along the Continental Divide, and in 1978, he organized the Continental Divide Trail Society, which advocated for the newly designated National Scenic Trail and published several early guidebooks.
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David Odell was the first person to thru-hike the (still undefined) CDT in 1977, although there was an earlier claim. In 1978 three women hiked the entire trail: Nancy Andujar and the team of Jean Ella and Lynne Wisegart. In 2007,
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Colorado was voted the most difficult state for thru-hikers by 81.2 percent of 235 respondents in a 2022 survey. The CDT traverses many of the highest and wildest mountain ranges of Colorado, frequently at elevations near or above
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is 794.5 miles (1,278.6 km) long, although many alternate routes shorten or lengthen that distance. The lowest elevation of the trail in New Mexico is 4,189 feet (1,277 m) in the town of
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inspired proposals to create a Continental Divide Trail. The first section of the proposed trail was laid out in Colorado in 1962 by the Rocky Mountain Trails Association. In 1965, President
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is the most commonly used starting or finishing point of the CDT, but due to its remote location lacks lodging and other services. In northernmost New Mexico, the CDT crosses into
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is the leading non-profit partner for the northern section of the CDT. MWA staff work to maintain the CDT in Montana and Idaho with the help of volunteers and agency partners.
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Elk Mountain. The CDT achieves an elevation of 10,091 feet (3,076 m), the most northerly place on the trail to reach an elevation of more than 10,000 feet (3,000 m).
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skipped small sections of road-walking or because the trail was closed, mostly due to forest fires or snow. All hikers must replenish their food every few days, often
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Crazy Cook Monument. The CDT begins here at the border with Mexico at an elevation of 4,297 feet (1,310 m) and is accessed only by a dirt road.
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in 2007. Olive "Raindance" McGloin, yo-yoed in 2020 becoming the first woman on her second attempt (McGloin also yo-yoed the PCT in 2014).
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Homer Young's Peak. The peak, near the CDT, is the highest along this section of the CDT with an elevation of 10,621 feet (3,237 m).
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wilderness areas The only resupply point near the CDT is the Benchmark Wilderness Ranch, 57 miles (92 km) north of Highway 200.
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alternate trail which goes through the scenic canyon of the river. Voted third among favorite sections of the CDT by hikers in 2019.
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people, pursued by the U.S. Cavalry, crossed from Idaho into Montana near this pass in 1877 during their flight toward Canada.
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1848:"Francis Tapon: The first person to yo-yo America's wildest trail talks heating, eating and the philosophy of lightweight"
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cliffs of the Chinese Wall rise 1,000 feet (300 m) above the CDT for 22 miles (35 km).
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Interstate 15. The CDT crosses Interstate 15 again at an elevation of 6,299 feet (1,920 m).
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proposed a national system of trails and in 1968 the U.S. Congress adopted the
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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park
2170:"Horror & Heartbreak on the Continental Divide Trail (2018 Edition)"
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1771:"Cheating their Way to Fame: The Top 9 Adventure Travel Hoaxes"
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High Quality Professional GPS Mappers and Maps. Some are free.
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1953:"Working Together, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail"
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trail are uncompleted and the trail is sometimes re-routed.
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Hiking Journals from people on The Continental Divide Trail
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M. Biggers, Ashley. (March 2008) "There & Back Again",
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of Wyoming is one of the scenic highlights near the trail.
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New Mexico's Continental Divide Trail: The Official Guide
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and Waterton Lakes, Alberta, 4,200 ft (1,300 m)
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Map resources page. The KML version has many alternates.
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2226:"What are the steepest climbs on the AT, PCT, and CDT?"
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1718:"The Continental Divide Trail Thru-Hiker Survey (2019)"
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water is scarce and the trail route is mostly informal.
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Long-distance scenic trail in the western United States
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Cache La Poudre River Corridor National Heritage Area
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Uses OpenStreetMap CDT data. With GPX/KML downloads.
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1894:"Salem 13-Year-Old Youngest to Hike Triple Crown"
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368:Thru-hikers of the Continental Divide Trail, the
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2397:. Montana Wilderness Association. Archived from
2252:"Most Remote Spots in U.S. Wilderness Complexes"
1620:, American Long Distance Hiking Association–West
432:returning south, took the more expedient route.
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2477:- Describes the northernmost parts of the trail
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1910:"Ore. Girl, 13, Youngest to Claim Triple Crown"
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851:to the rest and resupply village of Grand Lake.
360:improved the route of the trail. In 2012, the
2495:- Continental Divide Trail Mailing Label Maker
1866:"2007 Adventurer of the Year: The Walking Man"
619:. A rest and resupply center. The CDT crosses
589:. Ninety-five percent of thru-hikers take the
436:completed the trail as part of the 6,875-mile
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2475:Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest web site
2369:"Hidden Montana: Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness"
2068:. Continental Divide Trail Alliance. May 2008
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827:. Colorado's highest peaks are near the CDT.
761:cut off. Due to snow or forest fires in the
3734:National Scenic Trails of the United States
2448:CDT Montana, Montana Wilderness Association
1256:. The village, four miles inside Canada in
1018:and numerous other geysers and hot springs.
769:through Creede and rejoins the main CDT at
721:for approximately 200 miles (320 km).
475:manages 12% or 372 miles of the trail, the
281:, from which waters may flow to either the
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2105:. Westcliffe Publishers. pp. 50–305.
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3774:Long-distance trails in the United States
2706:Washington–Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
1980:"Fires Have Closed the CDT in New Mexico"
1887:
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3779:1978 establishments in the United States
2481:Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
2330:United States Department of the Interior
2127:"Continental Divide Trail Survey (2022)"
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306:Kakwa Provincial Park and Protected Area
216:Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
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3416:History of Rocky Mountain National Park
2489:- Continental Divide Trail Mailing List
1810:
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1449:Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail
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3243:Thunder Lake Trail-Bluebird Lake Trail
2505:A Quick & Dirty CDT Planning Guide
1977:
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1139:Leaving the Idaho/Montana border, the
1135:, 4 miles (6.4 km) inside Canada.
743:3 miles (4.8 km) inside Colorado.
3708:Rocky Mountain National Park Category
3538:Mountain pine beetle outbreak (1996+)
3528:Big Thompson River flash flood (1976)
3439:Fall River Entrance Historic District
2935:
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1236:. In the Bob Marshall Wilderness the
1035:traversed the pass on August 12, 1805
70:Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta
3037:Moraine Park Museum and Amphitheater
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2020:"Continental Divide Trail Data Book"
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1474:Pony Express National Historic Trail
839:. The CDT follows the shorelines of
2752:Captain John Smith Chesapeake Trail
2344:"Life Zones, Glacier National Park"
2321:Geographic Names Information System
2041:"Where is the trail in New Mexico?"
1685:"CDTC Official List of 3000 Milers"
1623:
376:(PCT) achieve what is known as the
315:The CDT was described in 2013 by a
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3426:NRHP in Rocky Mountain NP template
2458:Continental Divide Trail Coalition
2205:Continental Divide Trail Coalition
2149:Continental Divide Trail Coalition
1689:Continental Divide Trail Coalition
1601:"Continental Divide Trail Society"
1587:Continental Divide Trail Coalition
1537:Continental Divide Trail Coalition
1497:- parallel, sometimes shared tread
734:Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad
362:Continental Divide Trail Coalition
243:Continental Divide of the Americas
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2651:El Camino Real de los Tejas Trail
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1978:Miller, Elizabeth (23 May 2022).
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1829:Stienstra, Tom. (March 9, 2008).
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938:. The trail exits west to Idaho.
645:, and a popular site for filming
511:The official route of the CDT in
83:Big Hatchet Mountains, New Mexico
3032:Milner Pass (Continental Divide)
2656:El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro
2453:Continental Divide Trail Society
2045:Continental Divide Trail Society
1607:from the original on 2012-12-08.
1495:Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
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1635:Pacific Coast Trail Association
1173:Lewis and Clark National Forest
210:Map of Continental Divide Trail
119:, 14,278 ft (4,352 m)
81:Southern: Crazy Cook Monument,
3690:Rocky Mountains subalpine zone
3670:Ecology of the Rocky Mountains
3665:Geology of the Rocky Mountains
2535:Video (04:52) - Hiking the CDT
2511:Francis Tapon's CDT Yo-Yo hike
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1158:Montana Wilderness Association
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74:Glacier National Park, Montana
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3764:Great Divide of North America
3685:Rivers of the Rocky Mountains
3567:Trail Ridge Road / US 34
2987:Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
2524:to music by Walkin Jim Stoltz
1870:National Geographic Adventure
1854:. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
1837:. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
1795:. Retrieved November 2, 2013.
1660:Appalachian Trail Conservancy
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538:. The Crazy Cook Monument in
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353:Hiking the Appalachian Trail.
39:3,028 mi (4,873 km)
3789:Rocky Mountain National Park
3594:Denver International Airport
2963:Rocky Mountain National Park
1258:Waterton Lakes National Park
855:Rocky Mountain National Park
607:El MalpaĂs National Monument
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3759:Hiking trails in New Mexico
3444:Holzwarth Historic District
2661:Juan Bautista de Anza Trail
2616:U.S. National Trails System
2555:CDT Coalition Zoomable map.
2528:Trail of highways resources
1787:Tilin, Andrew. (June 2008)
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1192:Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness
1150:Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness
789:Collegiate Peaks Wilderness
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3533:Lawn Lake Dam flood (1982)
2895:National Recreation Trails
2780:Star-Spangled Banner Trail
2774:Overmountain Victory Trail
1167:, then turns north toward
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1077:Lewis and Clark Expedition
1033:Lewis and Clark Expedition
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633:San Pedro Parks Wilderness
532:Antelope Wells, New Mexico
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2499:CDT Thru hiking Resources
2420:"Bob Marshall Wilderness"
2198:"CDT Planning Guide 2018"
1482:U.S. long-distance trails
1244:East Glacier Park Village
1041:Yellowstone National Park
936:Yellowstone National Park
747:South San Juan Wilderness
473:Bureau of Land Management
462:Bureau of Land Management
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2624:National Historic Trails
1437:National Historic Trails
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220:Continental Divide Trail
22:Continental Divide Trail
3543:Big Meadows fire (2013)
2877:National Geologic Trail
2862:Pacific Northwest Trail
2469:Jonathan Ley's CDT Hike
2465:(National Park Service)
1835:San Francisco Chronicle
1428:Pacific Northwest Trail
1250:border by road walking.
1220:Bob Marshall Wilderness
775:San Juan Mountains and
581:Silver City, New Mexico
3744:Hiking trails in Idaho
3263:Northcutt-Carter Route
3223:Flattop Mountain Trail
3135:Never Summer Mountains
3017:Lulu City (ghost town)
2997:Dutchtown (ghost town)
2982:Alpine Tundra Research
2921:Triple Crown of Hiking
2867:Potomac Heritage Trail
2795:National Scenic Trails
2716:Natural surface trails
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378:Triple Crown of Hiking
342:National Trails System
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3482:Freelan Oscar Stanley
3421:NRHP listings in RMNP
3238:Shadow Mountain Trail
3213:East Longs Peak Trail
2977:Alpine Visitor Center
2768:Lewis and Clark Trail
2348:National Park Service
2281:National Park Service
1533:"CDT Interactive Map"
1421:National Scenic Trail
1182:Glacier National Park
1169:Glacier National Park
1154:Glacier National Park
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231:National Scenic Trail
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56:National Scenic Trail
3599:Denver Union Station
3313:Saint Vrain Glaciers
3248:Upper Beaver Meadows
3052:Upper Beaver Meadows
3042:Petit Grepon (spire)
2992:Agnes Vaille Shelter
2885:Ice Age Floods Trail
2641:Butterfield Overland
1931:U..S. Forest Service
1876:on November 30, 2007
1775:Smithsonian Magazine
1583:"History of the CDT"
1454:Mormon Pioneer Trail
1321:United States portal
1079:traversed this pass.
1045:Centennial Mountains
1023:Idaho/Montana border
997:Cirque of the Towers
845:Shadow Mountain Lake
777:Weminuche Wilderness
536:Columbus, New Mexico
310:Jasper National Park
237:and the border with
117:Grays Peak, Colorado
3769:New Mexico Bootheel
3430:Districts or areas
3381:La Poudre Pass Lake
2857:Pacific Crest Trail
2845:North Country Trail
2840:Natchez Trace Trail
2633:Scenic motor routes
2493:Mailing Label Maker
2471:- a hiker's website
2316:"Chief Joseph Pass"
1984:Backpacker Magazine
1957:U.S. Forest Service
1806:New Mexico Magazine
1793:Backpacker Magazine
1748:U.S. Forest Service
1413:Pacific Crest Trail
1177:National Wilderness
1146:Upper Waterton Lake
575:Big Burro Mountains
374:Pacific Crest Trail
349:U.S. Forest Service
334:Pacific Crest Trail
249:and traverses five
3675:Continental Divide
3293:The Dove (glacier)
3228:Lake Haiyaha Trail
3167:Twin Sisters Peaks
3080:Fairchild Mountain
2686:Pony Express Trail
2579:Way Marked Trails.
2424:Wilderness Connect
2133:. 16 January 2023.
1959:. 26 February 2019
1933:. 26 February 2019
1750:. 26 February 2019
1560:. 17 December 2013
1279:Environment portal
1175:and through three
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617:Grants, New Mexico
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404:San Juan Mountains
302:Great Divide Trail
285:(via Hudson Bay),
279:Triple Divide Peak
275:Triple Divide Pass
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87:U.S.–Mexico border
78:U.S.–Canada border
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3520:Natural disasters
3510:The Stanley Hotel
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3181:Hiking trails and
3075:Chief Cheley Peak
3012:Kawuneeche Valley
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2825:New England Trail
2803:Appalachian Trail
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2724:Ala Kahakai Trail
2676:Old Spanish Trail
2561:Bear Creek Survey
2522:CDT Photo Montage
1927:"About the Trail"
1769:Bland, Alistair.
1744:"About the Trail"
1631:"2600 miler list"
1464:Old Spanish Trail
1408:Appalachian Trail
1391:New Mexico portal
1226:, "The Bob," and
1092:Chief Joseph Pass
861:Parkview Mountain
771:Spring Creek Pass
741:heritage railroad
653:Chama, New Mexico
370:Appalachian Trail
330:Appalachian Trail
308:, B.C., north of
304:to Kakwa Lake in
235:Chihuahua, Mexico
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3462:Earl of Dunraven
3208:East Inlet Trail
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3150:Mount Richthofen
3140:Flattop Mountain
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3376:Murphy Lake
3351:Chasm Falls
3162:Taylor Peak
3155:Static Peak
3130:Mummy Range
3115:Mount Alice
3085:Hagues Peak
3047:Tuxedo Park
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3022:Lumpy Ridge
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2761:Combination
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1937:20 February
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707:Gray's Peak
696:, Colorado.
639:Ghost Ranch
611:lava fields
391:hitchhiking
384:Thru-hiking
251:U.S. states
179:Hypothermia
167:Dehydration
163:Black bears
52:Designation
3728:Categories
3699:Additional
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3632:Estes Park
3622:Allenspark
3582:US 36
3577:US 34
3487:Ute people
3477:Enos Mills
3356:Dream Lake
3095:Longs Peak
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