Camping in the park requires a permit as well as a hardsided bear canister. The continental divide trail, appalachian trail, and the pacific crest trail form the triple. Yes that annoying indent that is making its way to smartphones. First, i realized i never uploaded my cdt photos to the website. One womans journey is the story of their incredible summer and is filled with courage, humor, stunning scenery, local personalities and the simple joys of backpacking. Cdt planning guide continental divide trail coalition. Get the lastest snow conditions for your favorite trail. The society is a grassroots organization, with about 250 members in nearly every state and several foreign countries. For the cdt i purchased yogis guide to the continental divide trail. We both have backpacking experience many years, but weve not yet been on a multiweek or multimonth trip. The colorado trail guide interactive map and thruhike planning. Cdt planning guide digital version continental divide.
Grizby and bethany complete a thruhike of the continental. Lander to dubois cdt thru hike 2018 continental divide trail lander to dubois hike overview the first 30 or so miles are a lead up from the lowlands of the great divide basin desert into the high country of the wind river range. Today we will get to know better this third stunning us thru hike, which is not only one of the best thru hikes in the us, but also one of the most beautiful thru hikes in the world. The other 25% comes from going out there and hiking. Planning for an appalachian trail thru hike go backpacking. Like any tool, a map is only as good as the person using it, so you should make sure you know how to properly read both a trail map and a topographic map before heading out on the trail. From which direction to travel, navigation and safety resources, and a comprehensive resupply chart, this guide provides a solid foundation for planning a cdt trip. If youve spent any time in colorado, you know that the states real obsession is with bagging peaks over 14,000 feet. Mar 30, 2019 planning a thruhike of the continental divide trail. The reason he does not have his patch on his new backpack is that the patches do not fit with the new design because of the zipper.
These three areas of planning for a thruhike are just the tip of the iceberg, but will get you 75% of the way there. Established by congress in 1978, it spans 3,100 miles between mexico and canada, traverses five states and connects countless communities along the spine of the rocky mountains. Hitched with a big rig truck driver, and learned way more about the drugs that. Many pacific crest trail thruhikers download or print out the pct. May 18, 2017 detailed gear lists for regular season thru hikes of the pacific crest and continental divide trails, and a fall thru hike of the appalachian trail. Planning for a pct hike is a lot of work and the actual planning of a pct hiking.
Tips for an appalachian trail thru hike plan to be spontaneous. To most regular folks, traveling that sort of distance on foot with your possessions on your back sounds like a form of torture. Thruhiking the cdt for underserved kids rei coop journal. The cdt planning guide is a one stop resource for starting to plan your trip along the cdt. My first thruhike of the appalachian trail was years ago in 2002. The gdt is a whole different animal, thats for sure. The continental divide national scenic trail cdt is one of the most significant trail systems in the world.
If your trip will span more than a day or two, theres a lot you need to think about when planning an adventure on the cdt. Today we will get to know better this third stunning us thruhike, which is not only one of the best thruhikes in the us, but also one of the most beautiful thruhikes in the world. Guthook guides is one of the best hiking apps for thru hikers. My first thru hike of the appalachian trail was years ago in 2002. This is a guide to thruhiking the 3,000mile continental divide trail, complete with an interactive map and sectional breakdown. Its difficult to complete the official 3,100mile trail in one swift thruhike, so instead most people will find cutoffs or explore some challenging terrain through the exceptional areas. These three trails take thru hikers and backpackers to some of the most scenic, remote. Cdt map i have been planning to hike this trail for years, literally. A quick overview of the continental divide trail for planning purposes. A quick and dirty cdt guide posted on december 17, 20 april 16, 2020 author paul mags 33 comments the continental divide trail is the last of the big three trails that most thruhikers tackle as part of the triple crown of longdistance hiking. Cdt im coming for you goodbye east coast border to lordsburg lordsburg to silver city silver city to doc campbells docs to reserve reserve to pie town pie town to grants grants to cuba cuba to ghost ranch ghost ranch to chama chama to. These three areas of planning for a thru hike are just the tip of the iceberg, but will get you 75% of the way there. Permits, train tickets, kilometers, and the list goes on. Whiteblaze thru hike planning spreadsheet, 15 mile plan.
Appalachian long distance hikers association planning. Tips for an appalachian trail thruhike plan to be spontaneous. One of the most prominent updates is support for the notch. This planning guide covers when to go, which direction, navigation, dangers, section highlights, elevation, wildlife, terrain difficulty, how long it takes and more.
Sectionhikers have selfimposed time boundaries that force them to pace themselves, even if that pace is five miles per day. Some four and a half years after finishing the 12 long walks of which the calendar triple crown constituted the last three hikes the pct, cdt and at continue to be the trails i am asked about. Apr 05, 2011 even the most leisurely thruhiker looks like a maniac to the average weekend backpacker. A quick and dirty cdt guide posted on december 17, 20 april 16, 2020 author paul mags 33 comments the continental divide trail is the last of the big three trails that most thru hikers tackle as part of the triple crown of longdistance hiking.
Take a week long backpacking trip and see what works for you or read one of the thousands of hiking journals trail journals, postholer out there for the trail you want to. Gandolph rick crawford thru just mike to silver city and back on at cuba mother natures son nm and tiein to the ct in co roni thru jane frederickson nm bob nm. If you decide to go ahead with your hike, id suggest getting the data book, and the thruhikers companion from the appalachian trail conference. Detailed gear lists for regular season thruhikes of the pacific crest and continental divide trails, and a fall thru hike of the appalachian trail. In addition, it is an invaluable resource for those planning their own section or thruhike of the cdt. For those looking to do a thru hike of the cdt with a pet dog i encourage you to find alternative routes that will take you around any areas where dogs are prohibited. I may do that in the future, but with over 800 photos, that will be a pretty timeconsuming walk down memory lane. The cdt through rmnp is 25 miles, starting or ending at grand lake to the south.
Many gps units also have software that allows to you load in maps. Im sure you probably know already, but the cdt is unlike the at or pct since it not a completed trail. So when youre in the market for a new shelter, pick up one of the best backpacking tents of 2020. You can find a wide range of planning essentials on the cdtc thruhike planning page. Jonathan leys continental divide trail kmz file converted to gpx format and divided into 20 track segments of 500 waypoints per track, presented for the northbound traveler. The pacific crest trail was in 2006, nine years ago, and the cdt, well, lets just say ive been dreaming and scheming my way through my desk job for a long time. Packing a topnotch tent is one of the best ways to increase comfort, safety, and enjoyment on backcountry trips. Create an extensive hike plan easily configurable to your hiking style. Planning a thruhike of the continental divide trail. Online gathering point for ct enthusiast and experts centered on summer 2016 thruhike.
Each year roughly 150 people attempt to thruhike the cdt, hiking the entire. Our premium printed topographic maps and matching app for a once in a lifetime adventure. The continental divide trail thruhiker survey 2019 halfway. Every year, hundreds of people set out to thruhike the appalachian trail on the east coast, pacific crest trail on the west coast, and the continental divide trail running between mexico and canada. If you would like more information on the pct itself, check out the pacific crest trail associations homepage. The continental divide trail, appalachian trail, and the pacific crest trail form the triple crown of long distance hiking in the united states. Included is a quick glance at mileage between the most convenient and popular resupply options, and an easy way to print out package labels.
Some are out to break records, some are completing the third trail in whats known as the triple crown of hiking, and all are finding out what. Cdt planning guide print version continental divide trail. There have been days when it has made my head spin, but it will all be well worth it in the end. And whether youre planning a weekend hike or a sixmonth thruhike, its always a good idea to trace your route and plan your rest and resupply points in advance. The whole track for the cdtcontinental divide trail on my. Now when you go to my photos page you will see an album for the cdt hike. Track segments detail only the main official andor ley route of the trail, and do not describe alternate routes that may deviate from this main. Its not impossible to complete the cdt without sending a single box.
How to thruhike the 486mile colorado trail osprey packs. I have been planning to hike this trail for years, literally. The mailing labels page has a wealth of information for planning a thruhike or sectionhike of the appalachian trail. Waypoints include water sources, shelters, campsites, road crossings. Your guide to resupplying on the continental divide trail. A notice for anyone planning to hike or ride on the cdt updated may 8, 2020.
Start at east glacier since you couldnt really hike that last section in 2018. If this is your first thru hike, you might find the planning tips in this book useful. The youngest person to thruhike the trail is reed gjonnes, who hiked the trail with her father eric gjonnes from. How to thru hike the colorado trail from end to end complete with a detailed and zoomable interactive map of the entire 486 mile long distance trail. She provides incredibly detailed information about where one can resupply, what maps and.
Continental divide trail thru hike 2018 31 episode video. Drop your pack and sun yourself on that warm slab of rock. Because this is the only part of the cdt with this requirement, most thru hikers avoid staying overnight in rocky mountain, thus avoiding the need for permits or bear cans. For those of you who have done an extended thru hike pct, cdt, at, i was wondering about some practical issues about returning to civilization. A guide to hiking the continental divide howstuffworks. The free printable continental divide trail maps and guides below are organized by state starting in the south at the mexican border in new mexico, and working the way north along the c. Planning a great divide trail thruhike has been a wild ride thus far. Continental divide trail society continental divide trail. Of course, after talking about the appalachian trail and the pacific coast trail, it is time for the third one of the crew. How to thruhike the colorado trail from end to end complete with a detailed and zoomable interactive map of the entire 486 mile long distance trail. Trippin ant anthony culpepper thru dylan and ann kuhn thru david dietrich solo section. Plan where you can get water and be prepared to carry a lot of it if none is available.
An update on postcdt life thru hiking, adventure travel. Guthook guides is one of the best hiking apps for thruhikers. Each year, hundreds of individuals set out to hike from mexico to canada or canada to mexico along the continental divide trail. Best backpacking gear of 2020 cleverhiker gear guide.
Cdt planning guide digital version the cdt planning guide is a onestop resource for starting to plan a longdistance trip along the cdt. Not surprisingly, it turns out that hiking the colorado trail is a great way to get your peakbagging career started. Continental divide trail backpacking packing list rei coop. Dec 17, 20 a quick and dirty cdt guide posted on december 17, 20 april 16, 2020 author paul mags 33 comments the continental divide trail is the last of the big three trails that most thruhikers tackle as part of the triple crown of longdistance hiking. Complete gear lists hundreds of complete gear lists by those that walked the walk. The continental divide trail cdt hike planner is designed to help you dynamically create a realistic hiking plan. You would think that in a recently updated edition feb. The continental divide national scenic trail is a 3,100mile 4,989kilometer hiking trail that passes from the border of mexico to canada through the rocky mountains. Most aspiring thruhikers of the cdt have a few key concerns. This tool negates hours of effort in creating an accurate plan. The continental divide national scenic trail is a united states national scenic trail running. Cdt mailing labels based on research by cdt thru hiker robert sly sylvester, the cdt mailing label page provides an easy way to create mailing labels for many of the locations along the continental divide trail.
These publications will aid you in planning an itinerary and your mail drops mail drops are post offices along the way where you will receive mail and care packages from family and friends. From which direction to travel, navigation and safety resources and a comprehensive resupply chart this guide provides a solid foundation for planning a cdt trip. The great outdoors stack exchange is a question and answer site for people who love being outdoors enjoying nature and wilderness, and learning about the required skills and equipment. I havent gone through to put captions for the photos yet. Theyll help you stock up on the right gear for the weather and plan your. Thru hike planning spreadsheet, 15 mile plan if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Use the hiking style slider to adjust your plan to your style.
The continental divide trail society is the hikers organization, where you can order maps and the cdts guidebooks, compiled by jim wolf and other society members. Its a smart idea to consult multiple map providers, guidebooks and other resources, too, because the route of the cdt is evolving each year and its so much more variable than other thru trails. Adjusting your plan, lengthing or shorting, is absolutely painless. Jan 08, 2014 for those looking to do a thru hike of the cdt with a pet dog i encourage you to find alternative routes that will take you around any areas where dogs are prohibited. Someday, a courageous backpacker will thruhike the cdt during winter. Many thru hikers attempt to hike the continental divide trail in a single season. A thruhike of the cdt requires using some alternate trails and roads. Welcome to the results of the 2019 continental divide trail thruhiker survey. Colorado trail thruhike 2016 public group facebook.
We thought wed share these plans with you, because we believe they will aid you in your planning. Choice, in my opinion, is the greatest adventure of the continental divide. As of july, he was done marching through the last of the 14ers in colorado and well into wyoming. And whether youre planning a weekend hike or a sixmonth thru hike, its always a good idea to trace your route and plan your rest and resupply points in advance. Choosing a tent that is comfortable, spacious, and easy to setup can make or break a camping trip. Quantity, coverage, snodas, modis, historical and multiyear comparisons. With detailed maps covering thousands of miles of trail routes and over 10,000 waypoint details, it is the app of choice for hikers on the appalachian trail, pacific crest trail and continental divide trail. Many thruhikers attempt to hike the continental divide trail in a single season. The most popular plan for resupplying on the continental divide trail and most long trails is to do the bulk of resupplying along the trail, sending a few boxes to key areas with difficult or nonexistent on trail resupply.
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