Near Catwalk National Recreation Trail Alternate
A view of the elevated section of the rebuilt Catwalk trail.
Near Catwalk National Recreation Trail Alternate
Catwalk Trail.
Near Catwalk National Recreation Trail Alternate
Looking east into the canyon.
Near Catwalk National Recreation Trail Alternate
Catwalk Trail.
Near Catwalk National Recreation Trail Alternate
View of the catwalk.

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Catwalk National Recreation Trail Alternate

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This segment of trail is constructed using shallow grades and a wider path and a longer distance to reach the canyon.
0.2
mi
Distance
42
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
This is a U.S. Fee and Day Use Area.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.22mi
Distance
42ft
Elevation Gain
56ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
5,234ft
High Point
5,166ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This segment of trail meets American Disability Act (ADA) standards (all the way from the trailhead) and can be accessed by wheelchair. The trail surface from the parking lot to the start of this segment is asphalt. After crossing the bridge, the asphalt trail continues and eventually changes to a steel deck for the catwalk portion of the trail.

Route Conditions

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