By Amanda Wheelock
Special to The SUN
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) has long been known as the toughest long-distance trail in the nation. It sits at high elevations along the Continental Divide, traverses deserts and snowfields, and passes through areas so remote that hikers sometimes go an entire day without seeing another soul.
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