The Top 20 Attractions in Catron County
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Catron County. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Catron County is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
This bridge takes you across the river to see the cliff dwellings on its south side. You don't need to worry about motorized vehicles or bikers here; only foot traffic is allowed in this wilderness area.
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This trail takes you to and from the famous cliff dwellings of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. It's very well-maintained but still a rough surface to walk on, including some stone steps along the way.
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Middle Fork Trail #157 branches off from Little Bear Canyon Trail #729 and crosses the Middle Fork Gila River here.
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Pie Town is a small community close to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (2 miles). It was named after a bakery that served dried-apple pies and was founded in …
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Free National Forest campground with six picnic tables and fire rings, a bathroom, and two 4-section corrals for horses. The troughs have no water after September it seems. The Tio …
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Free/donation-based guest house in Pie Town for Continental Divide hikers and bikers, run by trail angel Nita since 1982, offering hot showers, beds, lots of food, laundromat, music, porch, fireplace, kitchen, and overall great energy
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Mogollon Baldy is a peak in the Mogollon Wilderness standing at 10,774 feet. On top of the peak sits two structures: a fire tower lookout and a smaller cabin. The …
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The work center serves as an office for the Forest Service rangers, game wardens, fire fighters, road and facility maintenance crews. It has a reliable clean drinking water tap. A …
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At 9,287 feet, Black Mountain sits on the border of the Gila Wilderness boundary. There is a small, inaccessible lookout tower at the top. Though much of the mountain is …
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Whitewater Baldy is the tallest standing mountain in the Mogollon Wilderness. The 10,899 foot mountain was the center of a major forest fire in 2012. Much of the forest was …
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