June 6, 2022: CDNST and Tilley’s

We took a hike yesterday on the CDT, also known as the CDNST (Continental Divide National Scenic Trail). We went south from Cumbres Pass to the New Mexico state line, about 3 miles one-way. At that point, the National Forest in NM is closed due to fire danger. There was no signage saying it was closed, but we turned around anyway.

6 miles total is about all that Zane can manage at 3.5 months old. We did one 8-miler a couple weeks ago and it about knocked him out for 2 days. Clair has a split toenail that is bothering her, too.

NM/CO state line on the CDT looking north

Looking south, where the trail and forest is closed

Anyway, it was a stunning day, and pictures do ‘way more than words to show the beauty of this area.

View south from the trail, looking toward Chama

Looking north toward Pagosa Springs. The CDT traverses that far ridge line of the *South San Juan Wilderness*

The hike felt good: always a good thing to take a day off from routine. We were wearing our Tilleys and loving them in the high gusts of wind! (http://www.Tilleys.com for the unfamiliar!)