Highlighted Areas
The Catwalk National Recreation Trail has reopened. This is only a partial reopening while crews continue to work on sections of the Catwalk that were removed. For a map of the open area click here.
A major feature of the Glenwood District is the historically intriguing Catwalk National Recreation Trail. The area offers a beautiful picnic spot next to Whitewater Creek, a challenging one mile trail along the historic water line route from the 1890's, a 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 to upgrade the facilities and add an accessible trail that meets universal design standards.
The Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a National Park Service managed area that is surrounded by the Gila National Forest. The surrounding area includes a number of campsites, an interpretive trail and an educational/visitors center.
Notice: The Catwalk Trail is currently closed. The following is a description of that trail.
The Catwalk Trail follows Whitewater Creek up the canyon for 1.10 miles. The metal walkway that signifies the Catwalk is approximately 1/2 mile up the trail. The trail crosses the creek a number of times via bridges and ends at a rock overhang. Arizona Syncamore, Narrowleaf Cottonwood and Arizona Walnut line the route. Whitewater Creek provides a great viewing area for many plant and bird species.
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