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2.8 miles
Distance
1,015 ft
Climb
-147 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
868 ft
Altitude change
7,581 ft
Altitude min
7,581 ft
Altitude start
8,448 ft
Altitude end
5.9%
Grade
-17.4%
Grade max
123.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5,203 ft
Distance down
633 ft
Distance flat

CDT Access Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    ALDO LEOPOLD WILDERNESS
    Silver City, New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #741
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS Gila National Forest

This trail leaves from the Mimbres River Trailhead and climbs up to Signboard Saddle, where it meets with the CDT. Nice views along this climb.

Access Info

From Silver City: Take 180 east about 7.5 miles to hwy 152. Take a left onto hwy 152 and travel about 14 miles to hwy 35. Take a left on to hwy 35. Stay on hwy 35 until just past mile marker 15. Turn on to forest road # 150. Travel on this dirt road for 7.8 miles. Turn right through a big parking area/pull off. There are 2 signs at this turn. One is a big brown forest service sign that Mimbres River and Continental Divide trail (turn right arrow). There is also a hiking sign with # 77 above. Do NOT turn off on an earlier road that says Mimbres River.
Take the side road through the big pull-off parking area. Stay on this road .3 mile. This section is graveled. After this, the road becomes worse and is not graveled. During some times of the year, depending on your driving ability, you may need a medium-clearance vehicle. Continue on the road .5 mile to the trailhead and corrals.

Disclaimer

be aware of ligtning hazards during monsoon season. Also, some sections of this trail were burned in the Black Fire of 2022 which may mean extra logs are on the trail or there may be dead standing trees

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 3:20pm (America/Denver)
Sep 3, 2026
 reporter Trail was logged, brushed and drains were maintained in early sept 2026. The trail is still a rocky trail due to the surrounding soil type.
Apr 1, 2025 @ 3:10pm
Apr 1, 2025
 reporter Trail was logged and brushed in March 2025.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is CDT Access Trail located?
      CDT Access Trail is located in ALDO LEOPOLD WILDERNESS, Silver City, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the ALDO LEOPOLD WILDERNESS trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.07088, -107.98176.
      ▼ How hard is CDT Access Trail?
      CDT Access Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for CDT Access Trail?
      CDT Access Trail has 1,015 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 147 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,581 ft to 8,543 ft.
      ▼ Is CDT Access Trail a point to point trail?
      CDT Access Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is CDT Access Trail?
      CDT Access Trail is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on CDT Access Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on CDT Access Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access CDT Access Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to CDT Access Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is CDT Access Trail?
      CDT Access Trail has limited popularity data available. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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