The Catwalk
Glenwood, NM
A metal walkway bolted to the walls of narrow Whitewater Canyon, following the route of an old mining pipeline.
- Nearest town
- Glenwood, NM
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 33.3710, -108.8410
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. Hot in June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Featured in these trip guides
Gila Wilderness: cliff dwellings, a catwalk and the Very Large Array
Forest, cliff dwellings and ghost towns: by camper through the Gila Wilderness and along the Geronimo Trail
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Bighorn CampgroundCampsite4 mi from The Catwalk · 6 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowedFree
- Cosmic CampgroundCampsite9 mi from The Catwalk
- Ben Lilly CampgroundCampsite14 mi from The Catwalk · 5 pitchesTentsToilets
- Pueblo Park CampgroundCampsite17 mi from The Catwalk
- Cottonwood CampgroundCampsite17 mi from The Catwalk · 4 pitchesTentsToiletsFree
- Aeroplane Mesa CampgroundCampsite23 mi from The Catwalk · 6 pitchesTentsCaravansToiletsDogs allowedFree
All campsites in New Mexico · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is The Catwalk?
The Catwalk is in Glenwood, NM, at GPS 33.3710, -108.8410. It is about 4 mi from Mogollon.
Can you camp near The Catwalk?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Bighorn Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass The Catwalk?
The Catwalk is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Gila Wilderness: cliff dwellings, a catwalk and the Very Large Array and Forest, cliff dwellings and ghost towns: by camper through the Gila Wilderness and along the Geronimo Trail.
What is there to see near The Catwalk?
Places worth a stop nearby: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (35 mi), City of Rocks State Park (74 mi), Very Large Array (86 mi) and Chiricahua National Monument (99 mi).
When is the best time to visit The Catwalk?
The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)