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Catwalk #207 Trailhead

Trailhead for the Catwalk National Recreation Trail #207 and Whitewater Trail #207.

General Information

Year-round

Dawn to dusk

Pay fee by self-service fee envelope or use your New Mexico Enchantment Pass or America the Beautiful pass.

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.

Site is day use only. All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.

There is a $5 per vehicle per day fee for use of this area

Pets must be leashed in the trailhead. Pets may not be suitable for elevated Catwalk bridge system due to expanded metal walking surface.

Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest. 

Glenwood Office Building

Address: Hwy 180 S, 18 Ranger Station Rd., P.O. Box 8 Glenwood, NM 88309
Phone: (575) 539-2481
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.37298965

Longitude: -108.8420639

Elevation

5152

Directions

From U.S. Highway 180 in Glenwood, NM, turn east on New Mexico Highway 174, following signs for Whitewater Picnic area and Catwalk National Recreation Trail. Follow Highway 174 to its end at the Catwalk recreation area parking lot/fee area.

Travel Considerations

Any of several low water crossings along New Mexico Highway 174 (the Catwalk access road) may be flooded and impassable during periods of high stream flows. 

Parking

Ample parking

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 4th, 2025