Backpacking

Backpacking Areas

• Black Range Crest Trail #79
• Circle Seven #106 Trailhead
• Holden Prong Trail - #114
• Ladrone Gulch Trail #127
• Wolf Hollow Campground
• Catwalk Recreation Area

  The Catwalk's history began with the discovery of gold and silver in the rugged Mogollon Mountains above Whitewater Canyon. In 1893, the small town of Graham (also known as Whitewater) grew around a mill, located on the west hillside near the present day location of the parking area. The mill only lasted about 10 years. In the mid-1930's the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt the Catwalk. The Catwalk bridge system washed away during a huge flooding event after the 2012 Whitewater-Baldy Fire. The bridge system was rebuilt and is now open for approximately .5 miles from the parking lot. This is a very accessible area and easily hiked by all ages. After the bridge system, the trail system has been cleared for another .5 - .75 miles. It goes across a low-water crossing, across the fiberglass bridge and through the arch. Once you go up the stairs to a small viewing area the trail can become steep. Past the "swimming hole" the trail becomes unnavigable. A series of trail reconstruction projects are scheduled to occur in summer and fall 2023 to restore trail access toward Hummingbird Saddle.

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• Crest Trail #182
• Deloche and Winn Canyon Trail #179
• Rain Creek #189 Trailhead
• Redstone Trail #206
• South Fork Whitewater Trail #212
• WS Mountain Trail #43
• Quemado Lake Recreation Area

  Quemado Lake is located 16 miles south of Quemado, NM.  From Quemado, take NM 32 south 14.2 miles to the Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At sign turn left onto NM 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on FR 13 for 1 mile.

• El Caso I-IV Campground
• El Caso V Campground
• Vista Trail #1
• Aeroplane Mesa Campground

  Aeroplane Mesa Campground is a great location for hikers and horseback riders to access the wilderness.  The area is relatively open and 'park-like' with grass interspersed with trees.

• Chimney Trail
• County B-054 CDNST Trailhead
• Flying V Trail #706
• Frisco Box Trail #762
• Mail Trail #125
• Milligan
• Bear Creek - CDNST Trailhead
• Cherry Creek Campground
• Forest Ridge Rd. - CDNST Trailhead
• Gallinas Campground - Upper
• Gallinas Canyon Trail #129
• Iron Creek Campground
• Jack's Peak CDNST Trailhead
• McMillan Campground
• Railroad Canyon Campground
• Railroad Canyon Trail #128
• Redrock Rd. CDNST Trailhead
• Sawmill Wagon Road Trail #243
• Turkey Creek Trail #155
• Woodhaul Wagon Road Trail #55
• Wright's Cabin Picnic Area
• Aeroplane Mesa #705 Trail
• CDNST/Mimbres Access #741 Trailhead
• Granny Mountain Trail #160
• Little Creek Trail #161
• Spring Canyon Trail #247
• West Fork Trail #151