9/14/2020-No water at El Malpais BLM Ranger Station- The water is currently off at the El Malpais BLM Ranger Station for a construction remodel, so there is no water available for hikers. This includes both running water and jugs of water. This is expected to be for about a week long period of time.

New Mexico – Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has begun reopening New Mexico with strict restrictions still in place. As per public health order, the public should “avoid all non-essential travel” until at least September 18th, when regulations will be revisited. Additionally, all individuals must “wear a mask or multilayer cloth face covering in public settings except while eating, drinking, or exercising.” Read the FAQ here.

New Mexico-Effective September 4, New Mexico has amended the requirements for the mandatory quarantine for individuals traveling to the state of New Mexico, exempting travelers arriving from low-risk states. Individuals who can show documentation of a valid negative COVID-19 test taken within the 72 hours before or after entry into New Mexico are exempt from the 14-day quarantine requirement, regardless of the sate from which they have traveled. If results are not available by the time of arrival in the state, self-quarantine is required until test results are received. For more information on these requirements please visit this page. You can also find more information and recommendations here.

Ghost Ranch – Ghost Ranch is not open to CDT hikers until further notice and cannot accept packages for hikers. Do not take the Ghost Ranch alternate.

National Forests in New Mexico – Some developed recreation sites, including campgrounds and picnic areas long the CDT, remain closed. Check land manager websites for up-to-date closure listings if you plan on using these sites.

Bureau of Land Management Sites in New Mexico – The Bureau of Land Management has closed several developed recreation sites in New Mexico, including campgrounds and bathrooms until further notice. See the full list of affected sites here.

Southern Terminus Shuttle – In keeping with NM Department of Health guidelines, we are ceasing operations of our Southern Terminus Shuttle and water caching in southern New Mexico until further notice. Please refer to the Southern Terminus Shuttle page for instructions on rebooking and/or cancelling your shuttle.

Triple Crown Hostel – The Triple Crown Hostel in Silver City is closed until further notice.

CDT Reroute – Triple Nickle Fire – Updated 3/13/2020

An alternate route for the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) was identified for the portion crossing the burn area from the Triple Nickle Fire. Visitors should continue to utilize this re-route for safety purposes. For further information, please contact the Mt. Taylor Ranger District at 505-287-8833.

Southbounders: Leave the CDT at Forest Road 239 (mi 2447.1, waypoint 21_261XR). Follow FR 239 south for approximately 7 miles to the junction with Forest Road 451. Take FR 451 east for one mile to rejoin the CDT at mile 2452.6 (waypoint 21_206XX).

Northbounders: At the junction with FR 451 (mile 561.9, waypoint 21_206XX) head west for one mile on FR 451 until you reach FR 239. Follow FR 239 north for approximately 7 miles to rejoin the CDT at mile 567.5 (waypoint 21_261XR).

Note: this reroute is for the official route only. The closure also affects the Mt. Taylor alternate. CDT hikers should plan to hike the official CDT around Mt. Taylor, or check with the Forest Service for information on accessing Mt. Taylor.

Click here for a map of the closure and reroute. Click here for the Inciweb page.

Private Land – Ley Purple Route north of Lordsburg

CDT hikers are advised to avoid the purple route north of Lordsburg on the Ley maps due to private land.