Continental Divide National Scenic Trail

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is a long-distance hiking route that stretches approximately 3,100 miles from the Mexico border to Canada, following the Rocky Mountains along the continent’s highest ridge. It passes through five states—New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho—offering diverse landscapes including mountains, forests, and wetlands. The trail highlights natural beauty and wilderness, serving as a vital corridor for wildlife and outdoor recreation. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies, it provides hikers with an immersive experience of North America’s mountain environments and ecological diversity.