Overview
Pie Town is a small unincorporated community in Catron County, Southwest New Mexico, along the Continental Divide in the high desert. The town is famous — well out of proportion to its tiny population — for its pie shops.
1 things to do · 2 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Pie Town
Pie Town Post Office
Post office with general delivery
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jul and Aug. (climate data from nearby Albuquerque)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GUP Gallup Municipal Airport, Gallup — 92 mi away. Directions
- ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque — 101 mi away (major hub). Directions
Pie Town lies along U.S. Route 60, roughly halfway between Socorro to the east and the Arizona state line to the west. There is no public transportation; a car is essentially required.
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Food for you
Pie is the main event. A couple of small cafés and diners serve homemade pies (fruit, cream, and specialty flavors) along with basic diner fare — burgers, sandwiches, and coffee. Hours can be limited and seasonal, so it's wise to call ahead if driving out of your way.
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Understand
Pie Town got its name from a bakery that opened in the 1920s to serve travelers passing through on the way to a nearby mining claim. It sits directly on the Continental Divide Trail, and many thru-hikers pass through here to resupply and reward themselves with a slice. Every September the town hosts the Pie Town Pie Festival, drawing visitors from across the region.
Get in
Pie Town lies along U.S. Route 60, roughly halfway between Socorro to the east and the Arizona state line to the west. There is no public transportation; a car is essentially required.
By car
Pie Town is about 1.5–2 hours west of Socorro via US-60. The nearest larger towns with services are Socorro (east) and Springerville, Arizona (west).
On foot
Pie Town is a resupply point on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT); northbound and southbound hikers pass directly through town.
Get around
The town is tiny and entirely walkable; everything of interest is along or just off US-60.
See
- Continental Divide – Pie Town sits almost exactly on the Continental Divide, a point of interest for hikers and travelers.
- Historic homestead-era buildings and the surrounding high desert ranchland scenery.
Do
- Hike a section of the Continental Divide Trail.
- Visit during the annual Pie Festival (September) for pie-baking contests, live music, and local crafts.
Buy
Limited shopping; a small general store carries basic supplies.
Eat
Pie is the main event. A couple of small cafés and diners serve homemade pies (fruit, cream, and specialty flavors) along with basic diner fare — burgers, sandwiches, and coffee. Hours can be limited and seasonal, so it's wise to call ahead if driving out of your way.
Drink
No bars; coffee and soft drinks are available at the local cafés.
Sleep
Lodging is very limited. Some small guesthouses, cabins, or hiker hostels catering to CDT thru-hikers may be available seasonally; camping is common in the surrounding national forest land.
Stay Toaster House
Donation-based hiker and biker hostel; accepts and holds resupply packages free of charge (FedEx or UPS only, not USPS). Directly on the CDT route. Large hiker box on-site, often enough to skip carrying a full resupply.
Go next
- Socorro – the nearest sizable town, with more services, lodging, and access to I-25.
- Gila National Forest – vast wilderness area to the south, popular for hiking and backpacking.
- Springerville, Arizona – another supply point to the west along US-60.
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