Pie Town

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. The tradition stuck, and today the town is famous — well out of proportion to its tiny population — for its pie shops. 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.

Getting there

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). By foot – Pie Town is a resupply point on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT); northbound and southbound hikers pass directly through town.

Getting 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. 1 Pie Town Post Office, 14 Beanery Rd, ☏ +1 575 772-2638. M-F 8am-12pm, Sa 7:30-9:30am, Su closed. Post office/general delivery

Buy

Limited shopping; a small general store carries basic supplies.

Eat

Pie is the main event. A couple of small cafés/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.

Pie shop/café (on US-60 through town). Home-style pies and simple meals; a classic stop for CDT hikers and road-trippers alike. $

Drink & nightlife

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.

1 Toaster House, 603 South of US60, Pie Town, NM 87827. Donation-based hiker/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.