PINEDALE – On Jan. 24, the Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) will host a virtual Town Hall meeting to report on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) and related initiatives and public engagement projects. 

The CDT Town Hall will highlight recent projects and trail improvements implemented across the states that encompass the CDT in New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. Projects and priorities range from trail maintenance and events to policy and advocacy, and CDTC collaborates with other organizations, Tribal authorities, agencies, trail users and CDT Gateway communities. 

Pinedale is Wyoming’s first Gateway Community.

“The CDT is more than just a trail – it’s a pathway to strengthening connections between community members and leaders, outdoor enthusiasts, land managers and landowners while creating more opportunities for the collaborative stewardship of lands and waters in the Rocky Mountain West,” said CDTC Trail Policy Manager L. Fisher. 

The virtual Continental Divide Trail Town Hall will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 5:30 pm MST. Presentations will be followed by a question and answer period. This event is free and open to the public and community members connected to the CDT are encouraged to attend. 

“This is an opportunity for the CDT community to come together,” said CDTC Community and Outreach Program Manager Liz Schmit. “It underscores CDTC’s commitment to collaboration, transparency and community engagement as we work together to protect, promote and complete the trail." 

The Continental Divide Trail is one of the world’s premiere long-distance trails, stretching 3,100 miles from Mexico to Canada along the Continental Divide. Designated by Congress in 1978, the CDT is the highest, most challenging and most remote of the 11 National Scenic Trails. It provides recreational opportunities ranging from hiking to horseback riding to hunting for thousands of visitors annually. While 95 percent of the CDT is located on public land, approximately 150 miles are still in need of protection.