CDT Southern Terminus Experiences
Since the establishment of a National Defense Area (NDA) in southern New Mexico, the situation at the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) southern terminus is evolving. CDTC will continue to advocate for access to public lands, the preservation of the...
Looking Back to Look Forward | Preparing for Hike the Hill 2026
By Claire Cutler, CDTC Trail Policy Specialist As we approach the end of 2025, CDTC’s policy team is turning our attention to preparing for Hike the Hill 2026, when CDTC staff members will head to Washington DC for a week of advocating for the CDT, trails, and public...
Information for the National Defense Area & CDT Southern Terminus
The NDA: What you need to know In April of 2025, the US Department of the Interior transferred control of over 100,000 acres of land along the US-Mexico border in New Mexico to the US Army for three years for the purported purpose of establishing control of the...