It is a full Information to Resupply on the CDT 2024.
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 Workplaces will obtain Bounce Containers with their handle.
You may learn my CDT Info Information which additionally consists of my every 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.
Necessary 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 ensure the whole lot 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 just frequently ship to your self whereas mountain climbing. It would include a pc, spare footwear, socks, and further garments that you’ll not be carrying on the path equivalent 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 that 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 crucial Continental Divide Path resupply possibility for individuals who don’t need to carry each little bit of clothes or tools they’ve with them.
Normal Supply on the CDT
It’s doable to ship resupply packages and your bounce field to your self on the path. Quite a few path cities have put up workplaces that settle for packages. They typically have restricted hours on weekends that require a little bit of planning in your half or it’s possible you’ll end up ready a few days for the put up workplace to open. Additionally, pay attention to public holidays.
There are some inns and different places that settle for packages, I’ve included the handle on this information however remember that issues change and it’s as much as you to verify the proper handle and if there’s a charge to obtain these packages.
You will get a monitoring code in 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 can be little greater than a gasoline station. In case you are a fussy hiker it’s possible you’ll need to ship meals to many extra locations than talked about beneath.
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 advocate 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 might seem complicated.
Instance:
Subsequent resupply 74 miles at Silver Metropolis.
Subsequent resupply 52 miles at Doc Cambells.
Although Doc Campbells is 40 miles on the Gila River Alternate which might add as much as Mile 210. This might make all distances fallacious whenever you get again on the official CDT. Complicated however is smart on the identical time.
84 miles – Lordsburg NM
Good resupply choices and several 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
Numerous 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 fundamental resupply within the retailer which will probably be OK for some however most ship packages. Ship a meals package deal together with your estimated time of arrival ETA.
Ship Package deal 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 aren’t 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 place 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 place to take a relaxation day. It could possibly begin to get fairly chilly north of right here.
Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
6358 Foremost St,
Cuba, NM 87013
Choices to take the Ghost Ranch Different which is hiker-friendly and really useful.
Subsequent resupply 56 miles to Ghost Ranch or 152 to Charma.
571 miles – Ghost Ranch NM
Ship a resupply package deal 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 in all probability 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 really useful.
Bear in mind you can be at altitude and doubtless 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 place 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 protected choices if there’s numerous 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 Cross Trailhead. It’s a massive detour out of the way in which however for those who 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 package deal.
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 get well from some powerful miles. Numerous 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 a lot of resupply choices for the subsequent part. If you need the shortest route you possibly can take the Silverthorn Alternate and save a number of miles. There’s 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 may resupply right here or ship a package deal. Many motel choices and several 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 among a number of supermarkets. A number of moderately priced motel/resort choices.
Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
35 W Foremost St,
Frisco, CO 80433
Subsequent resupply 13 miles to Breckenridge.
1220 miles Breckenridge CO
Full resupply at one among a number of supermarkets. A number of motel/resort 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 among a number of supermarkets. A number of motel/resort 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
Massive vacationer city with the whole lot you possibly can want. In case you are taking the principle 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 through shortcut alt) 96 miles to Steamboat Springs.
1447 Steamboat Springs CO
Extremely popular with CDT hikers. Many thru-hikers stay right here. Has the whole lot you want from good meals, many resupply choices, and extra. Good place to ship a resupply package deal 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 package deal right here. Good lodging and meals right here however no resupply possibility so be certain that to ship a package deal.
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 can do a really fundamental resupply in case you are not choosy. In any other case, ship a package deal to Desert Springs Normal Retailer. Atlantic Metropolis can prevent an extended hitch into Lander and will probably be an excellent possibility for a lot of.
NOBO hikers: You are actually coming into Grizzly Nation, attempt to seize bear spray from SOBO hikers or purchase one. The part south of Yellowstone is the realm 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 a preferred cease however as issues enhance at Atlantic Metropolis fewer thru-hiker make the lengthy hitchhike right here. Choose up bear spray right here.
Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
230 Grandview Dr,
Lander, WY 82520
NOBO hikers: You are actually coming into Grizzly Nation, attempt to seize bear spray from SOBO hikers or purchase one. The sections south of Yellowstone is the realm 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 package deal 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 are actually coming into Grizzly Nation, attempt to seize bear spray from SOBO hikers or purchase one. The sections south of Yellowstone is the realm 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 the whole lot you want until you’re choosy, or ship a package deal.
Put up Workplace:
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
804 Ramshorn St,
Dubois, WY 82513
NOBO hikers: You are actually coming into Grizzly Nation, attempt to seize bear spray from SOBO hikers or purchase one. The sections south of Yellowstone is the realm 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 can do an costly resupply right here however most don’t. Get your Yellowstone permits for those who haven’t already. Greatest to ship resupply packing containers to Previous Faithfull Village. There’s a campsite right here and there’s at all times room for thru-hikers.
NOBO hikers: You are actually in Grizzly Nation, please purchase Bear Spray for those who 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 Previous Faithfull Village.
2001 miles – Previous Devoted Village Yellowstone NP WY
Ship a resupply to the put up workplace.
Put up Workplace:
Necessary Observe: Be sure to clearly write CDT Hiker in your package deal or it is not going to be delivered to Previous Devoted Village, it will likely be in Mammoth!
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
Previous Devoted Village,
WY 82190
NOBO hikers: You are actually in Grizzly Nation, please purchase Bear Spray for those who 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 put up workplace is sort of a methods out of city however you possibly can seize a meal whereas passing by and do a fundamental resupply
Subsequent resupply 78 miles to Lima.
2051 miles West Yellowstone MT
Many eating places and resort/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 fundamental resupply on the Normal Retailer, most ship a package deal.
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 Cross)
Very quiet street at Bannock Cross with little visitors. Would possibly take hours ready for a hitch so manage a shuttle. Good meal choices and really fundamental resupply choices so sending a package deal 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 put up workplace is a manner out of city and there should not as many choices as Salmon.
Camp Sula is the most suitable choice for a spot to remain and ship your package deal, however affirm the handle 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 through the Anaconda Alt which is extra fashionable than the Butte Route.
2372 miles – Salmon ID
Very lengthy hitch into Salmon however a lot of 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 through the Anaconda Alt which is extra fashionable and higher than the Butte Route.
26 miles – (Anaconda Alt) miles Anaconda MT
In all probability the very best city for the reason that path cities in Colorado. Full resupply, outside retailer, eating places, inns/motels. Take a relaxation day. In case you are planning on sending a package deal to Benchmark Wilderness Ranch, that is the place to do it.
Your Identify (CDT Hiker – ETA)
Normal Supply
218 Foremost St,
Anaconda, MT 59711
Subsequent resupply 74 miles to Helena.
2639 miles – Helena MT
Helena is the capital of Montana and has the whole lot you’d need from outside shops to costly eating places. Full resupply city. Greatest to purchase quite than put up a package deal right here. In case you are planning on sending a package deal 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 and not using a resupply at Benchmark Wilderness Ranch, it will likely 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 Foremost 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 must be despatched. The field will need to have a max dimension of 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches. You need to ship $30 despatched through test or money in a separate envelope. Should be despatched 2-3 weeks earlier than pickup. Verify on their web site for the most recent data 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 may resupply right here if wanted or ship a package deal. Many restaurant and lodging choices.
If heading SOBO beware that the Bob Marshall Wilderness could also be sluggish going in the event that they haven’t cleared all of the winter blown down bushes. Take this into consideration when planning your every 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/resort choices and eating places.
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