Pictured above is the Catwalk National Recreational Trail, a major attraction in the Glenwood Ranger District. This historically intriguing trail winds its way next to, and in many place above, Whitewater Creek. The area offers beautiful picnic spots, a challenging one mile trail along the historic water line route, trailhead access into the Gila Wilderness, a bird watcher's paradise, and a sense of place that creates images of an earlier time. The Catwalk has undergone extensive construction recently to upgrade the facilities and add an accessible trail that meets universal design standards. Read more about the Gila National Forest here...full article.
Four gentle seasons best describe the climatic conditions in the Gila National Forest. Various element combine to permit the forest to be enjoyed throughout the year...
On November 9 2005, the Forest Service published a new Travel Management Rule, governing off-highway vehicles (OHV) and other motor vehicle use on national forests...