Building the "King of Trails"
along the backbone of America
Join Backpackinglight.com in supporting the work of the CDTA - Continental Divide Trail Alliance
Join the Continental Divide Trail Alliance and become a part of the story that began when Lewis and Clark crossed the Great Divide in the 1800s. Today, it still holds that promise of freedom and adventure, but now represents one of the greatest conservation projects of our time.
Please help us make a completed Continental Divide National Scenic Trail a reality. Donate online at cdtrail.org to support our work. Become a member and help us create, protect and promote this national treasure.
Volunteer on one of our 2011 trail projects, and leave your legacy on the "King of Trails." Get involved today and make a difference. Sign up to volunteer.
“This project once again allowed me to share my love of the forests and challenging work with new friends building this historic trail to which we are so committed as volunteers. Thank you for that opportunity.”
~ Faith Garfield, NM
About the CDT Alliance
- Coordinated, trained and educated more than 10,000 volunteers
- Nearly 3,000 supporters
- Works with the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management and USFS to complete, manage and protect the Trail
- Donated more than $6 million in volunteer labor to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST)
- In 2010 over 2,300 volunteer hours helped contribute over $480,000 of support toward CDNST completion.
- Learn More at CDTrail.org
Highlights of the "King of Trails"
- 73% complete. 3100 miles long, 2,263 miles completed
- Canada to Mexico, through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico
- 670 of it's miles are above 10,000 feet elevation
- Ancient and historic sites
- Remote wilderness
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