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The often-steel, mile-long Catwalk in the Gila meanders into Whitewater Canyon and over Whitewater River.
The Catwalk name came from miners in 1889 who constructed a 4-inch pipeline between sheer rock walls to carry water three miles from a mining site to the mill and town of Graham. Whitewater Canyon, site of the now famous Catwalk National Recreation Trail, is a popular attraction for visitors.
Sorry but overnight camping is not available.
Yearly thousands take the thrilling walk along the cool and colorful Whitewater Canyon and many use the picnicking facilities at the Whitewater Picnic Grounds.
Take US180 north from Deming to Silver City and continue to Glenwood. Turn right at NM 174 and drive five miles to entrance.
