How long is Catwalk National Recreation Trail?

2.2 miles, out & back, with about 250 feet of elevation gain — roughly 52 min at a steady pace.

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Catwalk National Recreation Trail

Q: How hard is Catwalk National Recreation Trail?

It's rated Easy. a suspended metal walkway clinging to the cliffs above Whitewater Creek in the Gila

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Distance2.2 mi

Est. time~52 min

Elevation gain↗ 250 ft

RouteOut & back

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a suspended metal walkway clinging to the cliffs above Whitewater Creek in the Gila.

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