Catwalk National Recreation Area | Tourist Attraction

As of late April the road to the Catwalks was flooded! The water wasn't extremely deep but we didn't want to risk it. This is probably just a result of the seasonal snowmelt, and hopefully will dry up soon

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The catwalks through the canyons are really cool. We were the only people here but probably since it was only 32 degrees out. We walked the easy half mile path out to the catwalks and back. If it was warmer we definitely would have explored more.

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Came here to walk the catwalks with our “brave” dogs and although our walk was cut short it is VERY amazing here.

They have the trail closed about a mile up the catwalks for rock scaling and rock stabilization.
They had a guy sitting there blocking the trail.

If here, worth the visit and the $3 fee is so small compared to the mass of dollars put into the infrastructure here.

The road into parking lot is flooded but only calve deep for approx 50’ crossing, so stay back in rainy season.

One day we will return to walk further up the trail
Crazy

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We arrived late, planning to walk it in the morning. Discovered no camping, no overnight parking. It’s a beautiful place and the hike is a blast. Perfect for brave dogs, kids and even strollers and wheelchairs. Also areas to splash in the water. Trash cans. Bathroom. Tables. Benches. Info signs. Pay the small fee to support rec areas like this. And take your trash out with you.

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All I can say is… incredible! Do not miss this experience. Cantilevered, long, steel walkways criss-cross through a deep, volcanic canyon, over clear, rushing Whitewater Creek. Gorgeous, centuries old, twisted, bleached sycamore and cottonwood trees reach for the sky. You have to come here. I will say it twice. Listen up. You HAVE to come here. I lived in NM and I had never been here before today. How did this not happen before?

Sweet eye-candy around every bend. The metal ‘catwalk’ suspended from canyon walls replaced the wooden planks on top of steel pipes that were used to transport water to silver and gold ore processing plants.

There is a $3 per vehicle fee (not per person) to get an experience that you will never forget. Pay it, please. It is a National site which usually charge high fees for entry. If you have the coveted National Parks pass, it is free (that park pass is definitely worth the $80 for a lifelong pass).

Amazingly, dogs are allowed on the trail but the elevated, open, metal-grated walkway is terrifying and hard on their feet so plan accordingly.

This is also a perfect place for a picnic. At the shady entrance are tables and grills. Seriously, you will thank me for this posting.

And, they even have an ADA portion with ramps and no steps for our wheeled hikers. Part of the trail was closed where one has to cross a stream but it is still a NM treasure. Very unique!

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