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3.9 miles
Distance
715 ft
Climb
-190 ft
Descent
00:43:20
Avg time
525 ft
Altitude change
6,044 ft
Altitude min
6,655 ft
Altitude max
6,074 ft
Altitude start
6,598 ft
Altitude end
2.6%
Grade
-13.6%
Grade max
33.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,743 ft
Distance flat
00:43:20
Avg time

CDT - Werney Flat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lordsburg
    , New Mexico
  • Ref Number
    #74
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #177876 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #329401 in Trail Running
    • #88015 in Hiking
    • #20676 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    avoid in summer due to hot temps and very little shade
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS Gila National Forest

The desctription below will take one to from C Bar Ranch Road Trailhead to 3quarts hill tops and to Coop Mine. This tail boasts of geologic features, outstanding mountain views, and an old mine are highlights of this easy-going hike/equestrian ride on the CDT #74 south of HWY 90.

The roundtrip is about 8.6 miles with approximately 1,100 overall elevation gain. This trail is nice in cool weather, even in winter, but isn’t recommended in high temperatures.
The first 2.9 miles skirt along the foothills of Hornbrook Mountain, passing through pinyon/juniper woodlands and shallow, sandy washes. It’s well-marked with CDT trail markers and cairns.
At 2.9 miles, it has a T-intersection with a rough powerline road. Go right and follow the road up for about 2 tenths of a mile. Look for cairns to stay on track when the tail leaves the powerline road on the left and switchbacks up to a ridge. The Burro Mountains, Black Range, and Cooke’s Peak come into view.
It’s about .6 miles to the top of the ridge, the highest point in the hike. From here, there is a grand view of Apache Mountain to the northwest and the Chiricahua Mountains and basins to the west. There are 3 distinctive pegmatite knolls of white quartz on the ridgeline. The trail has a T-intersection with an old mining road that serves as the designated CDT trail. Going left the road passes the south most quartz knob and descends to the old Coop Mine foundations and workings. The Coop Mine is a good turnaround point for this hike.
Other options: A good turnaround point for a shorter hike of about 7 miles roundtrip, is to go right at the T-intersection at the high point. It’s about a quarter mile to the middle white quartz knob that projects from the ridge. This is also a good lunch break. When the area was mined, the earth was blasted away to reveal the solid quartz core, and the slopes surrounding the knob are littered with large chunks. The road will continue to the north for about a half mile to the third knoll if you want to explore further.
For those who want to go further, continue following the CDT south.

Access Info

Getting to the trailhead. From Silver City, at the intersection of Hwy 180 and 90, go 26 miles south on Hwy 90 and turn left onto the C-Bar Road. After crossing the cattleguard, there’s a large dirt parking lot on the right with plenty of room for several vehicles and horse trailers. Look for the CDT marker at the trailhead.

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 trails has been brushed from the C-bar TH to 2.5 miles south
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is CDT - Werney Flat located?
        CDT - Werney Flat is located in Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Lordsburg trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 32.49137, -108.47955.
        ▼ How hard is CDT - Werney Flat?
        CDT - Werney Flat is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for CDT - Werney Flat?
        CDT - Werney Flat has 715 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 190 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,044 ft to 6,655 ft.
        ▼ Is CDT - Werney Flat a point to point trail?
        CDT - Werney Flat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is CDT - Werney Flat?
        CDT - Werney Flat is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on CDT - Werney Flat?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on CDT - Werney Flat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride CDT - Werney Flat?
        CDT - Werney Flat is best visited during: avoid in summer due to hot temps and very little shade.
        ▼ How do I access CDT - Werney Flat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to CDT - Werney Flat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride CDT - Werney Flat?
        The estimated time to ride CDT - Werney Flat is approximately 43 minutes. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is CDT - Werney Flat?
        CDT - Werney Flat is a very popular trail. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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