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It is a full Information to Resupply on the CDT 2025.

This information will include locations to resupply and locations to ship resupply packages when thru-hiking the Continental Divide Path. It additionally particulars which Put up Places of work will obtain Bounce Packing containers with their tackle.

You’ll be able to learn my CDT Info Information which additionally consists of my day by day journal, some hints, and suggestions for the path.

The writer has thru-hiked the CDT and this CDT resupply information relies on his expertise on the path and that of 100s of others which have thru-hiked the Continental Divide Path.

Vital Observe: Each effort has been made to make sure this information is appropriate on the time of writing however use it as a information and make sure every thing by your self. If something has modified please advise me and I’ll replace this information.


Bounce Field on the CDT

A bounce field is a field that you simply regularly ship to your self whereas mountain climbing. It would include a pc, spare sneakers, socks, and additional garments that you’ll not be carrying on the path corresponding to denims, and so forth. I’ve used bounce packing containers on all of the long-distance thru-hikes that I’ve hiked and had no issues with misplaced packing containers.

There are additionally Path Angels which may settle for your bounce field for you or retailer undesirable gear or clothes while you’re mountain climbing.

A Path Angel is a time period used to explain anybody serving to out a hiker. It is a vital Continental Divide Path resupply possibility for individuals who don’t need to carry each little bit of clothes or gear they’ve with them.


Normal Supply on the CDT

It’s potential to ship resupply packages and your bounce field to your self on the path. Quite a few path cities have publish places of work that settle for packages. They typically have restricted hours on weekends that require a little bit of planning in your half or chances are you’ll end up ready a few days for the publish workplace to open. Additionally, concentrate on public holidays.

There are some lodges and different places that settle for packages, I’ve included the tackle on this information however remember that issues change and it’s as much as you to verify the proper tackle and if there’s a payment to obtain these packages.

You may get a monitoring code on your field.

Your Identify
Normal Supply
City Identify Put up Workplace
Zip Code, State


Grocery Retailer Choices on the CDT

Most small cities on the CDT have good backpacking meals choices. There are some, nevertheless, which might be little greater than a gasoline station. In case you are a fussy hiker chances are you’ll need to ship meals to many extra locations than talked about under.


Continental Divide Path Resupply City Information

Observe: All of the distances on this information are taken from the FarOut Path Information App, which I extremely suggest for planning and navigation.

As there are such a lot of options on the CDT I’ve added the alternate miles from FarOut. I’ve tried to make sure that the distances to the subsequent resupply are appropriate however as a result of some resupply cities are bouncing between alternates and the official route it could seem complicated.

Instance:

Subsequent resupply 74 miles at Silver Metropolis.

Subsequent resupply 52 miles at Doc Cambells.

Though Doc Campbells is 40 miles on the Gila River Alternate which might add as much as Mile 210. This is able to make all distances mistaken whenever you get again on the official CDT. Complicated however is smart on the similar time.


84 miles – Lordsburg NM

Good resupply choices and a number of other hiker-friendly motels.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify
Normal Supply
401 Shakespeare St
Lordsburg, NM 88045

Subsequent resupply 74 miles at Silver Metropolis.


158 Miles – Silver Metropolis NM

Plenty of nice locations to eat and resupply.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify
Normal Supply
500 N Hudson St
Silver Metropolis, NM 88061

Subsequent resupply 52 miles at Doc Cambells. I assume you can be taking the Gila River route which is the most suitable choice.


40 miles (Gila River Alt) – Doc Campbells NM

There’s a primary resupply within the retailer which might be OK for some however most ship packages. Ship a meals bundle along with your estimated time of arrival ETA.

Ship Bundle to:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
C/O Doc Campbells Put up
3796 Freeway 15,
Mimbres, NM 88049

Subsequent resupply 109 miles at Pie City.


415 miles – Pie City NM

Ship meals packages as there are not any resupply choices.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
33 Apricot Ave,
Pie City, NM 87827

Subsequent resupply 108 miles at Grants.


523 miles – Grants NM

Good grocery shops, eating places, and meals choices. A number of moderately priced motel choices and a great spot to take a relaxation day.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
816 W Santa Fe Ave,
Grants, NM 87020

Subsequent resupply 105 miles at Cuba.


628 miles Cuba NM

Good grocery shops, eating places, and meals choices. A number of moderately priced motel choices and a great spot to take a relaxation day. It will possibly begin to get fairly chilly north of right here.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
6358 Predominant St,
Cuba, NM 87013

Choices to take the Ghost Ranch Different which is hiker-friendly and beneficial.

Subsequent resupply 56 miles to Ghost Ranch or 152 to Charma.


571 miles – Ghost Ranch NM

Ship a resupply bundle right here and revel in. Nice meals.

Contact them to verify mailing directions:

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Ghost Ranch
280 Personal Drive 1708
Abiquiu, NM 87510

Subsequent resupply 96 to Charma.


780 miles – Chama NM

Congrats on ending New Mexico. Good resupply choices in Chama however the city is a bit unfold out. You most likely have encountered a little bit of snow already until you began late or are heading SOBO. Purchase and ship snow gear if heading northbound relying on the snow ranges. There are a number of alternate routes north relying on snow and climate situations. The principle route by the San Juans is very beneficial.

Remember you can be at altitude and possibly eat extra meals than regular so take further.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
199 fifth St W,
Chama, NM 87520

Subsequent resupply 68 to Pagosa Springs.


848 miles Pagosa Springs CO

Good beer, grocery shops, eating places, and meals choices. A number of moderately priced motel choices and a great spot to take a relaxation day.

As soon as once more there are a number of options north of right here together with choices by the cities of South Forke, Creede, and Del Norte. These alternates are secure choices if there’s a whole lot of snow or you’re a late-season SOBO. In any other case, the surroundings on the San Juan route is finest.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
250 Scorching Springs Blvd,
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Subsequent resupply 83 miles to Silverton or 116 Lake Metropolis within the San Juans Route.


931 miles – Silverton CO

There are a number of choices to get off the path and go to Silverton for a resupply. None of that are good or simple. From the CDT take the path on the Stoney Move Trailhead. It’s a large detour out of the way in which however if you happen to want extra meals or don’t need to do an enormous meals carry-out of Pagosa Springs. Most skip this and go to Lake Metropolis.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
138 W twelfth St,
Silverton, CO 81433

Subsequent resupply 33 miles to Lake Metropolis.


964 miles – Lake Metropolis CO

Purchase or ship a resupply bundle.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
803 Gunnison Ave,
Lake Metropolis, CO 81235

Subsequent resupply 100 miles to Salida.


1064 miles – Salida CO

Salida is a good place to relaxation and recuperate from some robust miles. Plenty of good eating places, low-cost motels and hostels.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
310 D St,
Salida, CO 81201

Subsequent resupply 83 miles to Twin Lakes.


1147 miles Twin Lakes CO

It’s a small city with a few motel choices. Most individuals ship packages to the Twin Lakes Normal Retailer.

Mail Packages to:
Twin Lake Normal Retailer
Attn: Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
6451 East State Freeway 82,
Twin Lakes, CO 81251

There are various resupply choices for the subsequent part. If you would like the shortest route you might take the Silverthorn Alternate and save a number of miles. There may be even a motorbike path/mountain climbing path that hyperlinks Copper Mountain, Frisco, and Breckenridge if you’d like a flat simple possibility. Most hikers appear to hold meals to Breckenridge and resupply there.

Many Resupply choices for the subsequent part together with Leadville in 41 miles, Frisco in 70 miles, Breckenridge in 83 miles, and Silverthorne in 90 miles if taking the Silverthorne Alternate.


1182 miles – Leadville CO

You’ll be able to resupply right here or ship a bundle. Many motel choices and a number of other nice eating places.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
130 W fifth St,
Leadville, CO 80461

Subsequent resupply 25 miles to Frisco.


1207 miles – Frisco CO

Full resupply at one in every of a number of supermarkets. A number of moderately priced motel/lodge choices.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
35 W Predominant St,
Frisco, CO 80433

Subsequent resupply 13 miles to Breckenridge.


1220 miles Breckenridge CO

Full resupply at one in every of a number of supermarkets. A number of motel/lodge choices.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
305 S Ridge St,
Breckenridge, CO 80424

Subsequent resupply 131 miles to Grand Lake.


23 miles (Silverthorne Alt) Silverthorne CO

Full resupply at one in every of a number of supermarkets. A number of motel/lodge choices.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
518 Brian Ave,
Silverthorne, CO 80497

Subsequent resupply 84 miles to Grand Lake.


1351 Miles – Grand Lake CO

Giant vacationer city with every thing you might want. In case you are taking the primary CDT route by Rocky Mountains NP you will want a allow and obligatory bear canister. Most thru-hikers skip RMNP and take the shortcut alternate saving 17 miles in complete.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
520 Heart Dr,
Grand Lake, CO 80447

Subsequent resupply (79 miles by way of shortcut alt) 96 miles to Steamboat Springs.


1447 Steamboat Springs CO

Very talked-about with CDT hikers. Many thru-hikers stay right here. Has every thing you want from good meals, many resupply choices, and extra. Good place to ship a resupply bundle to Encampment WY. The final cease in Colorado.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
200 Lincoln Ave,
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Subsequent resupply 82 miles to Encampment.


1529 Encampment WY

Ship a resupply bundle right here. Good lodging and meals right here however no resupply possibility so make sure that to ship a bundle.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
622 McCaffrey Ave,
Encampment, WY 82325

Subsequent resupply 82 miles to Rawlins.


1611 Rawlins WY

Good lodging, meals, and resupply choices right here.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
106 fifth St,
Rawlins, WY 82301

Subsequent resupply 113 miles to Atlantic Metropolis or 124 to Lander.


1724 miles Atlantic Metropolis WY

You would do a really primary resupply if you’re not choosy. In any other case, ship a bundle to Desert Springs Normal Retailer. Atlantic Metropolis can prevent an extended hitch into Lander and might be an excellent possibility for a lot of.

NOBO hikers: You at the moment are getting into Grizzly Nation, attempt to seize bear spray from SOBO hikers or purchase one. The part south of Yellowstone is the world the place they relocate downside Grizzlies so please have bear spray and take precautions with meals north of right here.

Ship packages to:
Desert Springs Normal Retailer
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
59 N Granier Ave
Atlantic Metropolis. WY 82520
Contact them first to ensure they nonetheless settle for packages.

Subsequent resupply 8 miles to Lander.


1732 miles Lander WY

Lander was once a preferred cease however as issues enhance at Atlantic Metropolis fewer thru-hiker make the lengthy hitchhike right here. Decide up bear spray right here.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
230 Grandview Dr,
Lander, WY 82520

NOBO hikers: You at the moment are getting into Grizzly Nation, attempt to seize bear spray from SOBO hikers or purchase one. The sections south of Yellowstone is the world the place they relocate downside Grizzlies so please have bear spray and take precautions with meals north of right here.

Subsequent resupply 76-101 miles to Pinedale.


1808 & 1833 miles Pinedale WY

Resupply bundle or purchase from Pinedale. A number of lodging choices and meals.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
413 Pine St,
Pinedale, WY 82941

NOBO hikers: You at the moment are getting into Grizzly Nation, attempt to seize bear spray from SOBO hikers or purchase one. The sections south of Yellowstone is the world the place they relocate downside Grizzlies so please have bear spray and take precautions with meals north of right here.

Many resupply choices and alternates from Pinedale together with Dubois, Lava Mountain Lodge, and Togwaotee Mountain Lodge. Most go to Dubois.

Subsequent resupply 86-121 miles to Dubois.


1894 miles – Dubois NP WY

Resupply right here because it has every thing you want until you’re choosy, or ship a bundle.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
804 Ramshorn St,
Dubois, WY 82513

NOBO hikers: You at the moment are getting into Grizzly Nation, attempt to seize bear spray from SOBO hikers or purchase one. The sections south of Yellowstone is the world the place they relocate downside Grizzlies so please have bear spray and take precautions with meals north of right here.

Subsequent resupply 86-121 miles to Grant Village.


1975 miles – Grant Village Yellowstone NP WY

You would do an costly resupply right here however most don’t. Get your Yellowstone permits if you happen to haven’t already. Finest to ship resupply packing containers to Outdated Faithfull Village. There’s a campsite right here and there’s all the time room for thru-hikers.

NOBO hikers: You at the moment are in Grizzly Nation, please purchase Bear Spray if you happen to haven’t already.

Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
1000 Grant Village Rd,
Yellowstone Nationwide Park, WY 82190

Subsequent resupply 26 miles to Outdated Faithfull Village.


2001 miles – Outdated Trustworthy Village Yellowstone NP WY

Ship a resupply to the publish workplace.

Put up Workplace:
Vital Observe: Be sure you clearly write CDT Hiker in your bundle or it is not going to be delivered to Outdated Trustworthy Village, it is going to be in Mammoth!

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
Outdated Trustworthy Village,
WY 82190

NOBO hikers: You at the moment are in Grizzly Nation, please purchase Bear Spray if you happen to haven’t already. This is applicable to the entire remainder of the path to Canada.

Subsequent resupply 50 miles to West Yellowstone or 36 miles to Macks Inn on the alternate route.


15 miles – (Macks Inn Alt) Macks Inn MT

The publish workplace is kind of a methods out of city however you might seize a meal whereas passing by and do a primary resupply

Subsequent resupply 78 miles to Lima.


2051 miles West Yellowstone MT

Many eating places and lodge/motel choices. Good resupply choices within the many grocery shops.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
209 Grizzly Ave,
West Yellowstone MT 59758

Subsequent resupply 95 miles to Lima.


2146 miles Lima MT

Very primary resupply on the Normal Retailer, most ship a bundle.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
700 Peat St,
Lima MT 59739

North from right here, there are lots of resupply choices.

Subsequent resupply 104 miles to Leadore.


2250 miles Leadore ID (Bannock Move)

Very quiet street at Bannock Move with little site visitors. Would possibly take hours ready for a hitch so arrange a shuttle. Good meal choices and really primary resupply choices so sending a bundle is the most suitable choice.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
115 S Railroad St,
Leadore ID 83464

Subsequent resupply 122 miles to Sula.


2372 miles – Sula MT

A shorter hitch than Salmon however the publish workplace is a method out of city and there usually are not as many choices as Salmon.

Camp Sula is the most suitable choice for a spot to remain and ship your bundle, however affirm the tackle and if they’re nonetheless accepting packages this yr.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
502 E Fork Rd,
Sula MT 59871

Subsequent resupply 99 miles to Anaconda by way of the Anaconda Alt which is extra common than the Butte Route.


2372 miles – Salmon ID

Very lengthy hitch into Salmon however numerous resupply choices, meals, and locations to remain.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
600 Shoup St,
Salmon, ID 83467

Subsequent resupply 99 miles to Anaconda by way of the Anaconda Alt which is extra common and higher than the Butte Route.


26 miles – (Anaconda Alt) miles Anaconda MT

Most likely one of the best city for the reason that path cities in Colorado. Full resupply, outside retailer, eating places, lodges/motels. Take a relaxation day. In case you are planning on sending a bundle to Benchmark Wilderness Ranch, that is the place to do it.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
218 Predominant St,
Anaconda, MT 59711

Subsequent resupply 74 miles to Helena.


2639 miles – Helena MT

Helena is the capital of Montana and has every thing you’d need from outside shops to costly eating places. Full resupply city. Finest to purchase somewhat than publish a bundle right here. In case you are planning on sending a bundle to Benchmark Resort that is the place to do it.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
2300 N Harris St,
Helena, MT 59601

Subsequent resupply 67 miles to Lincoln.


2706 Miles – Lincoln MT

Good resupply choices. In case you are planning to go all the way in which to East Glacier with no resupply at Benchmark Wilderness Ranch, it is going to be an enormous meals carry. NOBOs with good path legs can do the lengthy carry to East Glacier. I did after I thru-hiked the path.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
237 Predominant St,
Lincoln, MT 59639

Subsequent resupply 57 miles to Benchmark Resort or 188 miles to East Glacier.


2763 miles – Benchmark Wilderness Ranch MT

Benchmark Wilderness Ranch has cabins that may maintain your resupply packing containers. There are very particular directions on how these packing containers ought to be despatched. The field should have a max dimension of 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches. You should ship $30 despatched by way of test or money in a separate envelope. Have to be despatched 2-3 weeks earlier than pickup. Verify on their web site for the newest information about packages.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Benchmark Wilderness Ranch
422 County Line Highway,
Fairfield, MT 59436

Subsequent resupply 131 miles to East Glacier.


2894 miles – East Glacier MT

You’ll be able to resupply right here if wanted or ship a bundle. Many restaurant and lodging choices.

If heading SOBO beware that the Bob Marshall Wilderness could also be gradual going in the event that they haven’t cleared all of the winter blown down timber. Take this into consideration when planning your day by day mileage.

Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
15 Blackfoot Ave,
East Glacier, MT 59434

Subsequent resupply on the finish of the path 104 miles to Waterton, or 91 miles to Cheif Mountain if returning to East Glacier and never crossing to Canada.


2998 Miles – Waterton Canada

A few motel/lodge choices and eating places.



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