New Film: Labor of Love
Inside the Work to Complete and Protect the CDT Stretching 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada, the Continental Divide Trail connects communities, ecosystems, and cultures across the American West. The Continental Divide Trail Coalition works year-round to maintain,...CDT Southern Terminus Access Updates
Updated 3-17-2026 Since the designation of the National Defense Area (NDA) at the southern terminus of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, CDTC has been working closely with the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca, federal agencies, and elected officials to address...
Painting the Divide: How Thru-Hiker Monica Aguilar Captures the CDT in Color
After days of dry basin walking in Wyoming’s Great Divide Basin, Monica Aguilar and her partner crested a rise and saw the Wind River Range stretching across the horizon ahead of them. Below, a meadow of wild mountain irises spread out at their feet—a sudden explosion...
CDT 2026: 7 Things Every Hiker Needs to Know Before Hitting the Divide
Planning a 3,100-mile journey across the Backbone of the Continent is an exercise in high-stakes logistics and grit. While the trail remains a beacon for the long-distance community, 2026 is not business as usual on the Divide. Whether you’re a NOBO aiming for the...
CDT Action Alert 📢 Help Us Advocate for the CDT in DC!
Voice Support for the CDT Today! Next week, CDTC staff will be in Washington, DC for Hike the Hill, a week of advocating for the CDT, public lands, and trails across the country. We will meet with the offices of Senators and Representatives from all five CDT states...
Update on the CDT Southern Terminus
Dear CDTC community, Preparations have begun for the construction of a barrier at the U.S. Mexico border in the area that encompasses the southern terminus of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT). Under existing law, the Secretary of Homeland Security...
The “Leave No Trace” Trail Angel: A Guide to Low-Impact Kindness
Every year, countless travelers set out on a Continental Divide Trail (CDT) journey. Whether hiking the length of the CDT border to border or just out for the day, the CDT stretches over 3,000 miles along the Continental Divide through some of America’s most remote...