The Continental Divide Trail in North America is estimated to be 3100 miles (4991 kilometers) long, and takes 207 days* to complete when hiking at an average of 15 miles (25 kilometers) per day.
This trail is also referred to as the CDT, and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
It is a linear trail, which means that to do a thru hike, you will have to start and end your hike in different places.
The Continental Divide Trail has 2 terminuses. Most thruhikers choose to start their hike at the Crazy Cook Monument in Hachita, New Mexico, United States and end their hike at the Bertha Trailhead in Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada.
A good day of the year to start this hike from the Crazy Cook Monument is April 1.
The Continental Divide Trail Coalition takes on the task of maintaining, improving, and advocating for the Continental Divide Trail as its trail association.
| Name | Continental Divide Trail |
| Other Name(s) | CDT, Continental Divide National Scenic Trail |
| Length | 3100 miles (4991 kilometers) |
| Type | Linear |
| Continent | North America |
| Far Out Guide | Continental Divide Trail Map |
| Trail Association | Continental Divide Trail Coalition |
| Terminus A | Crazy Cook Monument, Hachita, New Mexico, United States |
| Terminus B | Bertha Trailhead, Waterton Park, Alberta, Canada |
Estimated Total Budget (USD): $9,245.00