Not many people know about the Continental Divide Trail… unless, of course you happen to see a bunch of backpackers walking down the street in Southeastern New Mexico. And, you may happen to stop and ask, “where are all of you off to with those big packs?” To which the casual reply is…. “Canada.” The particular group we encountered had left Mexico some three weeks prior and had another three months to go on their trek along the Continental Divide Trail.
According to the website (www.cdtrail.org):
“In 1978, Congress made a monumental decision, one that secured the future of the most scenic, wild and remote landscapes in America. They designated the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (
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A part of this famous Trail runs along side of our Ponderosa Views Ranch near Pie Town, so it’s not unusal to see some happy backpackers on their journey.