Catwalk Recreation Area

Category: National forest

Address: Catwalk Road, Glenwood, NM 88039, USA

Phone: +15755392481

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

A J Hall

Jun 16, 2022

Great place to visit try to go when it's copper in three day like very early in the am or evening or fall. I went with friends and took my new 🐕. Poor thing she was so 🔥 🥵 I had her stand in the creek and she just lapped up the water while I wet her down.

Mercedes Jayne

Apr 8, 2022

Loved it here. Great to be around water in the desert, I've been missing it ever since I got heat exhaustion in Joshua Tree. $3 fee is reasonable and easy to pay, or you can get an annual pass at the nearby Ranger office by calling ahead to make sure someone's available, as they're still closed to walk-ins (April 2022). Some Flat Earther scratched out the "few millions" of years on the volcano sign that explains how the whole region was formed by a huge eruption 1000x the strength of Mt St Helen's, over 50mi radius. Geology is so cool!

Heather

Mar 29, 2022

Went early morning only a few cars in the lot. Easy hike with nice views along thr way. Lots of shade. Unfortunely the end is closed of due to fire, I wanted to connect to another hike so this was just a short day.

LaToya Washington

Nov 8, 2021

If you are in Glenwood, NM the Catwalk is a great place to visit to get out in nature. It's about a 10 to 15 minute drive to the actual entrance from town. Once there, there is a $3.00 a vehicle fee to enter. If you don't have cash that's OK, the park has a posting of a QR code to pay digitally. Inside the park are picnic tables which is nice if you want to spend a longer time in the park and have lunch. Just remember to leave the area how you found it. The trail has a couple different paths to take for exploring with one of the past being cut short due to closure. The only downside to the park is a current infestation of little green flying bugs that are constant through the trail, so I'd recommend long sleeves and pants. Not sure why the bugs are around, I'm told that is not common. However, once you get pass the bugs the hike is worth it to see the cave walls and hanging out by the running water.

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Questions & Answers

Is the Catwalk open now? I was planning on going this weekend, but the website indicating that it's closed. Thank you.

Eva Mal | Jul 29, 2019
Bianca Sanchez | Jul 30, 2019

Does entry to the atwalk close daily ?

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Are dogs allowed on the trails?

Diane Stewart | Jul 29, 2019
Debra Rush | Jul 30, 2019

Beware that DOGs may get pretty anxious about stepping on the iron grate walk ways. My usual pretty calm 9 yr old Goldendoodle "granny" was very nervous due to being able to see thru to a VERY deep river bed below her feet , her feet were small enough to get partially thru open "holes" making her stumble. Finally got the hang of it,we just went slow. Worth the challenge to descend to "doggy wading pools" further ahead.

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What's the hours for easter? Y'all open?

Heather Bowie | Apr 29, 2021
Samantha Pizzi | Apr 30, 2021

It is an open recreation area, you park and pay in the box so it doesn't really have ooen/closed hours.

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Is it open for the weekend ?

dangerous man | Sep 1, 2020
Rainer M. Mauermann | Sep 2, 2020

Usually it's open year round. Check the website https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/gila/recarea/?recid=2029

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Does anyone know the time it opens and what you have to pay to get in?

Angel Duron | Jul 28, 2020
B Sanchez | Jul 29, 2020

It's $3 to get in. Says right there on toll box; but with no ranger on duty and no envelopes sometimes people just don't pay.

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Can I bring my little grill and and make burgers near by

Jorge Trujillo | Jul 28, 2020
Martin Kurowski | Jul 29, 2020

Yes, they have some picnic areas with grills near the parking lot. Everything else is a bit of a hike from there but not too far

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Is this only a half mile walk on the catwalk?

Nika Camaro | Jul 29, 2019
Harris Rosenberg | Jul 30, 2019

How far to the catwalk answer When you park in the parking lot you are at the very beginning of the catwalk Trail and there are picnic tables and the white water is running right there from the parking lot to the first catwalk is probably about 1/10 of a mile from the parking lot to the very end where the steps are broken due to landslides and mudslides several years back is only about a half a mile from the parking lot to the very end. If you want to hike further you certainly may I did and I had a good time and there were swimming holes and small waterfalls from the parking lot to the very end as far back as you can walk is only one mile one way Note of caution From the parking lot to the end of safety is about a half a mile and that is where all the cat walks are done you can walk past there and many people do you should have a sturdy walking stick and be in pretty decent shape I am 60 years old I did it just fine I am used to hiking you have to have good balance and skill

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Are there any pet regulations?

Tim Ray | Jul 29, 2019
Gregory Allen Smith | Jul 30, 2019

Use a leash and be cautious of flash flooding.

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Is the catwalk open right now

Tina Marrufo | Jul 29, 2018
Mike Mcmillie | Jul 30, 2018

It was open last week. No bad WX so it should be open this week. Enjoy your hike!

when is the best time of year to go

deborah straughn | Jul 7, 2021
MIKEAL MIKEAL | Jul 8, 2021

Spring, Summer & Fall. I'd say July, August. My family and I hiked at 12pm till like 5pm.

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