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Check out our website (www.cdtcoalition.org), Instagram (), and Twitter (). On this page, we aim to educate and empower.

We are a 501(c)(3)organization formed to complete, promote, and elevate the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST), which runs 3,100 miles from the southern Mexico border to the northern Canadian border. The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) is the 501(c)(3) national non-profit working in partnership with the US Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management to complete, promote and protect the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Founded in 2012 by a passionate group of volunteers and recreationists, CDTC is a membership organization working to build a strong community of supporters who want to see the CDT protected not just for today’s users, but for generations to come. CDTC’s mission is to complete, protect, and elevate the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail by building a strong and diverse trail community, providing up-to-date information to the public, and encouraging conservation and stewardship of the trail, its corridor, and surrounding landscapes.

10/30/2026

They say many hands make light work, but we say: many feet (and paws) on trails make light spirits.

Thanks to all of the people (and fur friends) who helped make this season on the Continental Divide Trail special. 💙 And to our friends at Oboz Footwear: thanks for keeping our feet trail-ready!

10/29/2026

Who helps hikers at the CDT's northern end? This summer, CDTC staff at the Two Medicine permit station in Glacier National Park helped 1,000+ visitors, including 200 to 300 CDT hikers, so park staff could focus on critical work. 💙

📍 East Glacier and Two Medicine, Montana. Ancestral lands of the Blackfoot, Cayuse, Ktunaxa, Umatilla, and Walla Walla nations.

10/28/2026

Join our team! You can help power the future of the 3,100-mile Continental Divide National Scenic Trail! CDTC is looking for TWO Field Operations Coordinators, based in Golden, CO, and Helena, MT.

As our Field Operations Coordinator, you’ll be a guiding compass for trail maintenance, volunteer crews, and hands-on stewardship.

Ready to turn your passion for the trail into daily impact? Apply today! Deadline is Nov. 16.

https://ow.ly/WB3E5101UHr

10/27/2026

Last week, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) met with officials from the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca, the Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Office, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to discuss details and impacts of the construction of a second border barrier at the southern terminus of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT)...The U.S. Army has notified CDTC of a trail closure from CDT mile 0 to 1.1, through the NDA.

Access Updates at the CDT Southern Terminus:

SANTA FE, N.M. (October 26, 2026)—Last week, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) met with officials from the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca, the Bureau

10/26/2026

96% of respondents to our 2025 CDT Community Survey agree the outdoor recreation economy is important for their community's future.

So how do towns along the Divide make the most of it? Our friends at The Conservation Fund share their new playbook for rural prosperity at the 2026 CDT Community Summit: Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10 to 11:30 a.m. MT. Free and online so everyone can join us!

➡️ Register: https://cdtcoalition.org/our-work/gc-summit/

RSVP on FB for event reminders: 2026 Gateway Community Summit, Virtual

📍 Silver City, New Mexico. Ancestral lands of the Chiricahua Apache.

10/23/2026

What happens when a bridge goes out on the CDT? 🌉 Last fall, Colorado Regional Rep Jordan Williams scouted a stretch of the Continental Divide Trail in Routt National Forest, where a bridge out and a pile of blowdowns have hikers on an unofficial reroute. Trips like this keep trail info accurate on our website, maps, and apps, and help us find the best route for the trail’s future.

We’re grateful to partners like Big Agnes, CDT Adopters near Steamboat Springs, for helping care for this part of the Divide! ⛰️

10/21/2026

Meet the photographers behind the 2027 Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) calendar! 📸

In September, we asked you to share your favorite moments from the national parks and monuments along the trail. The response was incredible, and we are so excited to announce the 10 community photos that made the final cut.

Congratulations to our featured photographers: Barbara "Grey Goose" Hurne, Alison "Blissful Hiker" Young, Timothy "Raven" DenHerder-Thomas, Kyle Cabana, David "Matt" Matthews, Catriona "Tree" Mackenzie, Brian Deames, Rob "Slide" Peters, Zack "Beekeeper" Stockbridge, and Jonathan Burkholder Sr.

From a miraculous water source in the lava fields of El Malpais to midnight stargazing over Summit Lake in Yellowstone, every photo has an amazing story.

Head over to the CDTC blog to see all 10 winning shots, read the stories from the trail, and learn how you can get this calendar on your wall as a gift for supporting the trail this year.

See the photos here: https://cdtcoalition.org/meet-the-photographers-behind-the-2027-cdt-to-parks-calendar/

10/20/2026

Planning a trip to the Continental Divide Trail? Make sure you also plan a trip to your polling place this fall. 🗳️ "Voting is not only our civic responsibility, it is also an opportunity to directly impact the CDT."

"Whether you live along the CDT or somewhere else across the country, we encourage you to check your voter registration and make a plan to vote this election day." Learn more at vote.gov.

10/17/2026

Two weeks left in ! Grab a friend (or a dozen, like this crew at Camp Hale-Continental Divide National Monument) and get outside.

From a section of the CDT to a stroll around the block, every walk counts.

It’s free to join our friends at HIKE for Mental Health, and funds raised support mental health research and wilderness trail maintenance.

👉 Sign up: https://ow.ly/YGWk50ZXqfe

📸 Photos by Jon Resnick
📍 Camp Hale, Colorado. Ancestral lands of the Ute nation.

Sign up at https://ow.ly/YGWk50ZXqfe

10/16/2026

Have you seen the CDT Community Summit sessions yet? 👀

The 2026 CDT Community Summit is virtual and for the whole CDT community: hikers, volunteers, Gateway Community members, and anyone who loves the Divide. Come to one session or all four.

Monday, Nov. 9 - Day 1

➡️ 10 to 11:30 a.m. MT: Centered in Community: Elevating the Perspectives of the CDT. We open with our community programs and partnerships, results from our first CDT Community Survey, and ideas for welcoming CDT travelers to your town.

➡️ 1 to 2:30 p.m. MT: Community Spotlight: Rawlins, Wyoming. How the trail's halfway point built its trail identity, from water caches for hikers to business owner outreach to its first Halfway Days.

Tuesday, Nov. 10 - Day 2

➡️ 10 to 11:30 a.m. MT: Activating Your Natural Resource Economy: A Playbook for Rural Prosperity. Dr. Lilian Brislen, Miles Kirksey, and Ellie Lerner of The Conservation Fund share a framework for turning natural, cultural, and recreational assets into local opportunity.

➡️ 1 to 2:30 p.m. MT: Grassroots Environmental Advocacy Along the Divide. Our Trail Policy Specialist, staff from U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich's office, and three grassroots advocates from Divide communities talk about the biggest threats to these landscapes and how to work with elected officials.

Register to get your session links ➡️ https://ow.ly/LQOu50ZXqaY

Address

710 10th Street, Ste 200
Golden, CO
80401

Telephone

+13039962759

Website

https://continentaldividetrail.app.neoncrm.com/forms/donate, https://cdtcoalition.org/get-involved/volunteer/, https://c

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