Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Steel catwalks and bridges suspended above Whitewater Creek in a narrow canyon of the Gila National Forest near Glenwood. Originally built for an 1890s mining pipeline, the rebuilt National Recreation Trail is a short, dramatic family-friendly walk through spray and cliff walls—one of southwestern New Mexico’s signature canyon day hikes.
Fees and passes
Fees apply. Check current prices on the official site.
- PassAmerica the Beautiful annual pass
- Official siteCatwalk Recreation Area — official Gila National Forest page
Fees and passes change. Confirm on the official site before you go.