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Summary: Standing between the entrance pillars with your back to the parking lot, the trailhead is ahead to the far left. There are historic signs and restrooms at the trailhead. There are also signs and distance markers along the trail, but no restrooms. Follow the paved main trail. At 0.18 miles There is a T-intersection and a bridge on the right. Follow the main trail straight ahead. At 0.36 miles you come to another T-intersection and the first catwalk platform. Continue straight ahead on the main trail. The trail will alternatel between dirt/rock and steel catwalk. At about 0.75 miles you will find a stairway descending to the right. At the bottom is a large pool fed by a water fall. This is the swimming area. Continue ahead on the main trail. Just beyond the 1.0 mile marker you will approach a suspension bridge. Although several trails combine here, the Catwalk trail continues across the bridge. The trail ends about 500 feet beyond the bridge. Return via reverse Trailhead: From the Glenwood NM Post Office, drive north on State Route (SR) 12 about 1/2 mile to the junction of SR-12 and NM-174. Turn right on NM-174, drive 5 miles to the end of the highway. Park in the parking lot, pay the day-use fee at the pay station and place the reciept in your windshield. (Lat:33.37254 Lon:-108.84226) Trail Guides for Gila NF - Catwalk Main Trail: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: USFS - Gila District, Silver City, NM. (575) 388-8201 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Michael P. Olbrisch, who has posted 71 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New Mexico Hiking, New Mexico Trails, New Mexico Hikes, Catron County Hiking, Catron County Trails, Catron County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
