NEW MEXICO'S HIDDEN GEM HIKE (SUV Camping & Vanlife Adventures)

[@nancyr45]

How beautiful waooo that water so clean. Thank you for taking us there with you ❤

[@joepease3132]

I won't say this is my favorite part of this, or any of your videos, but I do appreciate how you put up a map of the USA in your travel videos and indicate the area you are in.

[@SUVRVing]

I'm glad you find that helpful. I hoped it would be. Thanks Joe!

[@robertallen6710]

..one of the biggest reasons why I subscribed..

[@gw9789]

@@SUVRVing lo

[@kimmillynn2161]

Me too

[@perrymahnke886]

Another great video as I work my way through your videos. Besides grapes (pre-pulled from the vine in a cup) for a driving snack, I like a jar of apple sauce with a fat straw. Thank you for sharing your awesome adventures.

[@bathens4971]

What a neat place! Thank you for finding, and taking us along places like this. I love all of your videos, but most especially, the quiet, slow scenes which consist of nothing but the landscape and sounds of water, wind, or stillness. It makes me feel as if I'm there, and it is both calming, and filling at the same time.

[@SUVRVing]

I really like those parts of the videos too and try to include them whenever possible. I think they really help convey the feeling of these places. Thanks for watching!

[@stephaniesoutherlandrealto3442]

We went there yesterday, live in Safford, been going to the Catwalk for 29 years and although it has changed, we just love it every time! The weather was perfect yesterday, and the water was super refreshing! Great video.

[@patricktimothy8354]

Silver City is definitely worth a visit.

[@charlieswearingen500]

I enjoyed this stop. The catwalk was cool and as always Mother Nature beautiful...

[@georgesheffield1580]

The whol gila wilderness is a fantastic area to wander . Particularly in the spring , summer is hot and dry ( fire hazards ) . Fall is hunting season , winter can be great if prepared .

[@georgesheffield1580]

Also not over crowded and expensive like much of the west .😊

[@gaypreator8547]

The Ocotillo. Just a couple popped up on your drive. It’s all good. New Mexico is a diverse wonder.

[@joyouslily2982]

Jalapeño tomato jam- you’re in for a treat!!😃

[@joansidor5191]

I like that you patronize the local establishments. Not always the big chain stores. J

[@michellenead9286]

Did a 14 day camp trip in NM with my daughter 17 years ago and the catwalk was one of her favorite places.

[@zookeeperification]

Oh my goodness! This is four years old so I don’t know if you will even read this comment. I just spent a lot of time in southwestern New Mexico, and became infatuated with the Florida Mountains as I sat and looked at them from my campsite at Rockhound State Park. I thought you might like to check them out. They are supposed to be very rugged and there is a dragon back Ridge and a dragon head Ridge. And I kept seeing the dragons as I drove around them, but then I would see another dragon. Oh well. It’s just a thought! Oh and there’s a wilderness area within the Florida mountains. And they have had to fight to protect that wilderness area from mining claims trying to get hold of it. Just more for you to think about.

[@petem6846]

This looks like a great hike! It looks completely off the beaten track--thanks for publicizing it!

[@ConjuntoBuenaMezcla]

Absolutely on my bucket list! Thanks, Tristan!

[@gmaflor]

well, this old woman here appreciates your hikes, as I can do only easy/half mile or so, would love to get to the swimming pool, but I guess I'll take going with you at least I get to see it. Thank you and take care

[@bee4472]

One of the most fun things I’ve ever done was drive out west like your doing, didn’t really plan, but found random Pueblo ruins, Grand Canyon, the giant crater, antelope canyon, and arches. But just the changing landscape alone is a great adventure.

[@patricktimothy8354]

I love the Chihuahuan Desert. It is a magical place. As is the Gila.

[@Deanna52ish]

So glad you saved these videos for your downtime/healing from surgery. I would really miss watching them. I loved this hike. Definately on my bucket list. Thank you.

[@SUVRVing]

And there are a TON of videos still to come ☺️ Thanks Deanna!

[@hikerlarrypackgoaterrobins8575]

This one is in my home territory, I live in Glenwood, home of the Catwalk. You mentioned the Gila Cliff Dwellings, and you definitely need to come back and see them. They are awesome.

[@marcireale]

That was wonderful. I cannot do any but the easiest trails, so I really enjoyed that.

[@SomeRandomBlackWoman]

You’re like the travel channel for suv/ car camping😊 👏🏾👍🏾. Hope you’re healing from your surgery. Love to you and your new Mrs. from Charlotte, NC💜

[@lovemind8466]

It definitely makes you wanna get out there and just do it

[@SUVRVing]

I'll take that comparison any day ☺️ Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@michaeldennison436]

We stumbled across the Catwalk on May 5, 2017 when we were camped in Silver City, NM. It was one of the highlights of our 52 day trip to the West. We were mostly taking in National Parks and Monuments however because we have dogs this was an amazing place to be able to take them and also just to enjoy the beauty of the Catwalk. There was only like one other car there when we were there, very peaceful. I am glad that you enjoyed it also.

[@nightfall22]

Damn, I’m two years late but AMAZING video! That catwalks! Holy moly!. That’s so cool. I’m totally bookmarking this video so I can remember this place and see it for myself. Amazing. I’ve never seen this and I follow lots of people that are on the road. Thank you for uploading this. Very grateful.

[@JSTJPN]

I visited this area back in 2014 and it is absolutely beautiful.

[@pcatful]

Flowing water in the desert is always more impressive..

[@gregoryfoster8179]

Hey I've been reviewing vids for NM to plan a trip and having seen many of your others was pleased to see this one. The vast majority of the others I've seen are excruciatingly lame. Thanks for your efforts. Happy travels!

[@davidrubin5140]

Whitewater Catwalk was my exit point when I traversed the Gila Wilderness west from Gila Cliff Dwellings. I took my time and it took me 7 days. It was one of my best longer hikes.

[@MissAstorDancer]

That had to have been epic in every way!!

[@dr.maturin4648]

@@MissAstorDancer It certainly is!

[@lawrencejohnrobinson4843]

Larry here. I was the one from Idaho who commented on our 'We Found Paradise' video, and I wanted to comment on your Catwalk visit since I am now living about 4 miles away from the Catwalk in Glenwood. The first thing I noted is that you commented on how old the present version of the Catwalk is, and you were basically right, it is now around 4-5 years old. The reason it is so new is that in 2013 this area received about 7 inches of rain in a few hours creating a very large flood. So large that it took the old metal catwalk and ripped it from the walls, twisting it into little pretzel pieces. That is the power of water. They danced around about 2 years or so agonizing about what they were going to do, but had to eventually bite the bullet and rebuild it as it is a very large draw and significant part of the tourist revenue that comes to Catron County. In February this year [2020] I hiked up the Catwalk all the way up past the official end and up to the point where the Gold Dust Trail comes into the Whitewater drainage. They now have blocked off the canyon after the end of the Catwalk, and if you want to hike the Whitewater drainage you must use the Gold Dust Trail to access it. It is a shame that you whizzed through here so quickly as there is so much to see in this area. Mineral Creek for instance is a beautiful slot canyon hike. I am particularly fond of the Gold Dust Trail as well, which ironically gets very short shrift in most of the area's guidebooks.

[@brownpaperbag5343]

Great part of the Southwest! When you do have a chance to go to city of rocks, I think you’ll love it. So tranquil and endless places to explore. When I visited one hot springs on the way to the cliff dwellings, there was a RV tribe that had decided to completely undress and enjoy the water. At face value this sounds sexy and intriguing HOWEVER the over 65 nature of the tribe made it more ‘educational’. It was fine, after a few months of therapy I started talking again. Btw love the mid week video, such a nice treat!

[@SUVRVing]

Lol that's a great story. I'd originally planned on hitting up that corner of the state, but I ended up spending too much time in Arizona and Utah. Oh well. There's always next time! And I'll be doing midweek travel videos for the next few month, so stay tuned!

[@jeffMinnesota952]

Nice hike, good rocks, great water features, nice driving terrain, thanks Tristan

[@kawaikui]

I loved the catwalk, but the stream was exceptionally beautiful and peaceful. I could sit there for hours listening to the rushing water. Awesome canyon hike . . . thanks, Tristan. I hope you're doing well

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks tsuki! Yep, I'm doing well. Getting better every day ☺️

[@karentapia888]

After watching this video, it was time to take a 3 day weekend and drive to southeastern NM and explore with the grandbabes. They enjoyed the catwalk and loved playing in the water. Then went to Silver City and the next day went to the Gila Cliff Dwellings, we were disappointed the caves were closed off due to covid. Before this video I never heard of the Catwalks and I live in NM! LOL Thanks Tristan for bringing this to my attention. 🤠👍🏽

[@juadonna]

Great job! REALLY LOVE that Whitewater Canyon! Thank you for taking us along, Tristan.

[@toomanyjstoomanyrs1705]

Loved the catwalk. Will make it a point to do it on my next adventure thru New Mexico. By the way, this year I went thru Highway 60 down in Socorro, Nex Mex all the way to Show Low, down the mountains to Phoenix Ariz and the drive was wonderful. Right after Socorro on the 60 there's Box Canyon, gorgeous place. I stopped to eat pie at a small restaurant in Pie Town called Pie-o-neer. I highly recommend that drive.

[@georgesheffield1580]

Spend weeks in the area ,exploring the area.

[@ChristinaColoradoan]

Just found your channel, didn't comment but the Chaco Canyon video is how I found you. Appreciate your style, will be playing catch up. What an incredible canyon walk, been looking at ideas in NM👍🏻🌞🌞🌞🌞

[@carolsmith2699]

Loved the canyon! That stream was amazing. I couldn't get over how clear the water was. Cool cafe/bakery, too. Great video, thanks!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Carol! Yep, the stream was super clear. Really pretty. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@StereoSpace]

I've never been to New Mexico, but it's a place I've always wanted to explore. Looks beautiful.

[@georgesheffield1580]

Go ,it is enchanting , lots of varied culture to go with the varied landscape .

[@glenfaughtjr1663]

Enjoyed the clear skies, the stream and waterfalls and the "pink" rock they flow through.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Glen. The rock there was really neat. Beautiful area. Thanks for watching.

[@ridgerunner66]

What you have shown us so far, New Mexico is another beautiful state. Really enjoyed the scenery as you drove, but the hike was my favorite part. That was really beautiful up in the canyon. Another great day. Davin

[@SUVRVing]

It really is a beautiful state. I've only scratched the surface and would love to go back. Thanks Davin!

[@cynforrest]

Never seen this part on NM before. Thanks for such great filming!! You find great places to explore - I enjoy the “ride a long”. Watching you in the canyon and hearing the water was serene. Love it

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching! It really was a beautiful little canyon and a great hike. Thanks Cyn!

[@haydeepearce1996]

I had a plate and screws put in to repair broken wrist and my cast was removed a couple days ago..I do my rehabilitation exercises while watching your videos as they help to take me away from the pain while doing them. 😬 Keep the videos coming...as they help keep me focused on ideas for future road trips I hope you are recovering well from your hip surgery. 😃

[@SUVRVing]

Yikes! I know how that goes. I'll be off of crutches for the first time in a few days. Good luck with your own recovery too. I'm happy to hear that the videos are helping make the physical therapy a bit less terrible ☺️

[@helenvwalker7919]

Wow! What a beautiful short hike. Loving this journey😊

[@thekillerpandas]

Don’t miss Hot Well Dunes, Black Hills Byway, the rockhound area right there by Safford. Gillard Hot Springs on west end of the Byway by Clifton, AZ is very wild. Probly have to hike a bit in without a truck, but very neat. Catwalk is nuts.

[@SpanielshuntingtrialingNZ]

Canyon walk was beautiful, love the mountains, thank you.

[@SUVRVing]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@maryc5353]

I visited New Mexico for work and pleasure while living in Arizona and it was full of surprises. I especially enjoyed the small remote areas, orchards, snow capped mountains, and other natural beauty. New Mexico also has it's own unique style of cuisine, with chilies and fried dough with honey....

[@SUVRVing]

New Mexico is a great state that I need to go back to again and again. Thanks for watching, Mary!

[@jimchristensen965]

All around another really nice video. I like that you pretty much take us along step by step and inside your mind as you describe what you are seeing, doing and thinking.....food and all. Many Thanks!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Jim!

[@wildhorses6817]

Beautiful. I have been to Castle Rocks area and camped. It was amazing.

[@Chuubie]

love being able to explore such great places at home through your videos!

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Thanks for posting this video. The more I see of New Mexico, the more I want to go there! And, I will. I live about 2 hours east of Toronto and will be heading down to that area of the States mid-November … and, I know it will be chilly, particularly, at elevation. Cheers, Steve

[@SUVRVing]

Yes, it'll be chilly then, but it shouldn't be too snowy as long as you're not planning on going really high up in the mountains. Sounds like you've got a great trip planned! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rico1319]

Always enjoy your videos! The unmaintained path you were on was my favorite! And thank you for the ride! 👍👍👍😎🇨🇱

[@debprimosch4144]

I like that you show us the scenery on your journey. /A lot of other camping videos are just vlog and blog. Thanks

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Deb!

[@looloosupertramp415]

Thanks for taking us to this place!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for watching!

[@chingon_grandpa]

Such a nice part of the country..thanks for sharing.

[@alyssaaguilar8729]

I really wish you had seen it before the flood! One of my favorite childhood memories was standing under the big ice cold waterfall after the long hike! (no longer accessible after the flood:( ) Also there was a pretty scary swinging bridge at some point. New Mexico is such a gem. You've gotta make it to the cliff dwellings it's beautiful!

[@stephaniesoutherlandrealto3442]

It has definitely changed, I think they are going to be doing more work on the trail from what I’ve heard, to make it more accessible again.

[@AmericanWanderers]

Way late but I just saw this video. The Catwalk had a relatively recent major flood that ripped the structure off the walls. It was closed for several years, maybe three. I was surprised to see it open again since I did not know that they were restoring it. However it looks like they only did a partial restoration since it went back a lot farther if my memory serves. Still some is better than none. I want to get back there when the NM lockdown is relaxed.

[@joycecochran4575]

Great video and beautiful scenery as usual. Your are so good at what you do. Thanks for sharing the journey. Happy day to you.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks for the kind words, Joyce! I'm glad you enjoyed the video ☺️

[@pixelmartyr8532]

I wish I could be spending my time doing that. I love those places you can have all to yourself.

[@SUVRVing]

Me too. Thanks for watching!

[@gbeachy2010]

Aldo Leopold had his epiphany in New Mexico. A new look on life and death, human's connection with animals.

[@marianfrances4959]

How excellent that was to watch! Thank You! 😉🇨🇦

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks!

[@Foreyeztosee]

Thank you for this ♡ beautiful shots! Excellent !

[@iliveinthewoods]

As beautiful as NM is, it's the food that I Love the most.

[@steveburns6503]

New Mexico and Utah are probably two of the best states in the U.S.- don’t sleep on the natural beauty and cultural significance that NM has to offer

[@johnpilesky2571]

Me and my son rode motorcycles there in 85. At that time you could walk on the pipes. There was a sign in there explaining the term cat walk. It explainedThe people taking care of the maintenance on the pipes. It made them look like cats walking on the metal pipes.Great memories.

[@lynnef3297]

Fantastic! Thanks again for taking us along on your adventures. I love New Mexico! I loved the Whitewater Canyon and catwalk. I've never been there but I 'd love to make the trek up there the next time I head to the west. I like that you share so many places that open up new vistas for all of your viewers. Very well done and put together with information and adventure. Thanks!

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Lynne! It's a great hike, and you should definitely do it if you ever find yourself in this area. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@west-Co_exploration]

That washed-out staircase above the swimming hole used to come down from the actual trail. The trail continued along the upper ledge of the canyon much further in the past. We swam there every summer for 15 years. There used to be a super cool suspension bridge at the upper end that went across to a beautiful alcove. I wonder if it's still up there?

[@glory5918]

Thanks John, recall the suspension bridge and alcove as well from 25yrs ago.

[@SUVRVing]

Guess I gotta go back and find out 😁

[@west-Co_exploration]

@@SUVRVing it was washed away by a hundred year food in 2013 and rebuilt (only a portion of it) between Sept 2015 and May 2016. After visiting every year between 95 and 2011, I tried to take my wife to see it in 2014 and the parking lot was covered in over 5 feet of gravel and debris. We tried to get into the canyon, but it was still blocked by piles of trees. And, the catwalk itself was gone. According to the website it cost 4.6 mil to repair. So glad it's back, but disappointed that the upper area is still in such disrepair.

[@Stevenowski]

Gila National Monument during a full moon is fantastic! The park rangers lead you on a tour to the cliff dwellings. A must see and do next time you're here. There are wonderful sulfur free hot springs on the way to the cliff dwellings.

[@hannahodell9779]

I absolutely love your adventures. You give me travel ideas for the future. If I can afford to travel all of the U.S. in a year with enough money in the bank to last that long, I would 😊.

[@vegashwk4158]

Cool canyon walk. You are doing what a lot of people of people have to wait to retire to do. I can’t do it because I usually only get time off in January or February so I usually fly some place warm.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, I'm lucky. Thanks vegas hwk

[@Desert2snowoffwego]

Ran accross this video after watching a couple of your others which were excellent. I stumbled upon the Catwalk in 1985-- my!! how much it has changed since then! It was much more crude as to the cantilevered walkway-- some significant money and effort has been applied since then! Still a spectacular and Hidden Gem in Western New Mexico though!

[@SUVRVing]

I would have liked to see it then!

[@hikerlarrypackgoaterrobins8575]

Interesting seeing you come up Hwy78. We do that one very often. BTW: Water coming out of the Catwalk isn't an 'always' event.

[@azpete6436]

first hiked the catwalk over 30 years ago. It has seen a lot of change, from being rebuilt only to be gutted by floods to new construction to its current form.

[@Roadie1240]

Hey Tristan, I have a recommendation for amazing camping in east central Az. West and south of Greer, a small village at 8300' on the NE flank of Mt Baldy, the 3rd highest peak in AZ at 11,400'. Above Greer there is a huge alpine prairie with beautiful views and lots of elk and even wolves. The wolf reintroduction project happened there years ago, I saw 2 of them while I lived there. Great place to photograph wildlife and endless beautiful campsites. Plus Molly Butler Lodge in Greer to have some some prime rib, etc. (Beer?) Elevation is all above 9000' on the prairie, so it's a summer spot. I'm a musician, I used to play at the lodge on weekends a few years back. Love the videos.

[@sueg2658]

You always find the most amazing places to explore. Beautiful scenery and filming. I loved the stream and different color rocks. The catwalk, I must say you have lots of courage walking on it! Enjoy and I hope you are healing well.

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Sue! The Catwalk at the beginning feels extremely solid. The older remnants further up the canyon were less so...

[@davedeatherage4902]

Yep! Enjoyed the video!, at 19:54, looked like Ponderosa Pines behind you and you're shot, I liked that catwalk hike, and especially you're exploring the remains of the washed out catwalk area. Scones or delicious! And I eat lots of those grapes😋. You're evening meal was enticing & delicious looking grub Tristan😋😊😃. My best to you !!👍.

[@SUVRVing]

Yep, that was a ponderosa pine forest at the end there. And I still think about that scone. It was that good. Mmmm. Thanks for watching and commenting, Dave!

[@apolaconeagleeye8571]

Great adventure. No hype and to the point. It’s great seeing how you pick your campsites. That must be hard at times. Very hard finding free ones in the NE. We were in the Adirondacks this past week and it’s almost impossible to find primitive camps. More Scones please!

[@SUVRVing]

"More scones please" should be the new motto of this channel. The abundance of public land and ease of finding a campsite to me is probably the greatest part of living in the West. Thanks for watching!

[@gregwarner3753]

My wife and i walked the Catwalk about 20 years ago. It was a random collietion of old grating walkway about two feet wide barely nailed to the cliff. IIRC the water was too high to go beyond the metal part. Then we drove to Mongollon and back.

[@cleokey]

I used to live and work a short distance from Gila cliff dwelling, beautiful country.

[@SUVRVing]

It really is. I'll definitely be going back in the future. Thanks Alan!

[@royramey5659]

WE hiked somewhere in Northern New Mexico to cliff dwellings.You went on your own no tour.You went miles on a dead end road that ended on a river.Then you hike up a little creek to the dwellings.Camping on the river was free.Nobody there,we stayed 2 nights there.It was so awesome. This was back in the late 70's.I think it was Verda River.

[@SUVRVing]

It also sounds like the Gila River and the famous cliff dwellings there. Sounds like you had a great trip!

[@brettelmerelmer3061]

Sounds like Mesa Verde, up in northwest NM.

[@eatportchops]

There once was a campground at the mouth of the catwalk canyon, but in the 1970's a spring flood trapped some campers so they closed down the campground. During my middle school and high school years (1970's) we camped and fished at catwalk almost every Easter break. The trail at that time was well maintained with good bridges up to the old Electric Power station. The power station provided electric power to the Mogollon mining town

[@gregwarner3753]

I did not know about the power station. Have to visit sometime.

[@mikefinn]

As new rock-hounds living in NM, my wife and I were disappointed that you did not look for any minerals. But, we've been to the catwalk several times and it is a gem. We'll have to go back and look for mineral gems ourselves I guess.

[@petes9878]

If you want others to sort of follow your route, it would / could be useful to mention the roads you've traveled on. One looked possibly like Route 78 from AZ to Mule Creek NM, the high point of which sports a great campground (Blackjack), another possibly 180? What about the bakery? Where is it? Or the campsite? You've 'advertised' Walmart a couple of times. Those are usually easy to find. But local snack places, routes and camp spots can easily be passed by. Another hint: If you want to see more of the upper White Water canyon area, especially now that the new catwalk ends so soon, head first up the road to Mogollon (Route 159) for about six miles, take a right onto a one lane access road to the trailhead (enough space for several vehicles), then head down the trail to the stream, where it joins the lower trail and keep going upstream. You may find an old 20s or 30s car wreck along the way, plus some mining junk.

[@CharlesinGA]

Google maps aerial/satellite pics of the parking area shows a lot of construction equipment, crane, etc. so the new catwalk is rather recent. 360 views of points along the trail dated 2016 show construction crews, beams fitted into the rock walls, JLG manlifts and other equipment working to install the catwalk. So it was less than 2 years old when you were there.

[@hikerlarrypackgoaterrobins8575]

The area is blocked off now quite a ways before where you went up the abandoned stairs. Like I noted, the flood of 2013 changed a lot in this canyon. I remember hearing a figure of 9 inches of rain in a period of hours in the Whitewater drainage.

[@pamelabell5084]

Love the hike and the sweet bakery find a little gem on your travel

[@SUVRVing]

Thanks Pamela!

[@sandih7904]

Do I remember you saying that you were going to share that scone with your fiance???? Loved the catwalk! Thanks for taking us along.

[@BigRigRich]

Great vlog. Cool cat walk section. I wish you would show a little more detailed map of the place(s) you go on your adventures.

[@SUVRVing]

The coordinates of the places I go are in the description of most videos. You can copy and paste those into Google Maps.

[@BigRigRich]

Good advice. I’ll get with my son and have him help me to look at those up. Be safe and hug that pretty little wife of yours. You’ve got a keeper there young man!!

[@margreetanceaux3906]

Thanks for your Gila canyon hike! (In my favorite US state 💛❤️💛

[@brettelmerelmer3061]

I live a little over an hour away, up hwy 180 in Arizona, get by there every couple of months. From Glenwood up to Quemado is really beautiful. On another trip in the area you might consider El Morro National Monument, just a few miles east of Ramah on hwy 53, Zuni to Grants.

[@SUVRVing]

I've been to El Morro and do show it in one of my videos. Thanks for watching.

[@brettelmerelmer3061]

@@SUVRVing thank you for letting me know. I'll look it up. I've wanted to, but every time I'm near it, I'm in rapid traverse mode to someplace else, usually for business. Separate question; have you been to Idaho's City of Rocks? It's an Oregon Trail State Monument. It's about as wild and spectacular a place as any I've been to.

[@sunnydaze913]

I think you might want to check the GPS coords on the catwalk trailhead. I'm coming up with 33.372282,108.842170. When I checked your coords on the internet it came up with nothing found. I, too, appreciate your map locations. Thanks

[@adavell]

Your videos are excellent! Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts and ideas, I am planning on full time rving in about a year and am bookmarking these spots so I don't miss all those peaceful places... question: how safe is it for a solo woman to walk those trails? (I know you are not one but you probably hear stories or other people concerns) Thank you again!

[@krisg3984]

7700 ft to camp in..... brrr. But it sure is a beautiful spot . The video was great !

[@astrog8tr]

I had to jump forward to see a NM adventure. I've really wanted to go the Gila since I heard about it, and am planning to in October. I always love seeing water in the desert . Seems more beautiful and amazing to me somehow. I have heard of the catwalk before but never seen more than a few pictures of it. Not sure how much I could do beyond the actual catwalk but looks worth it anyway. The ruins are supposed to be amazing because you can get right up into them. Love this state-- not a native. When were you in that area? Curious re: the weather. Thanks. Always love your videos.

[@SUVRVing]

I agree with you about water in the desert. It's much more unique and precious and beautiful. I've been putting the filming date in the description on the video. This was filmed in April. Thanks for watching!

[@hikerlarrypackgoaterrobins8575]

The Catwalk was re-done, probably 2016 or so. The massive flood of 2013 took the old Catwalk and twisted it up like a pretzel, at least that part that wasn't torn down.

[@michelleharrell8452]

All that noise & no waterfall. I spoke too soon. Well you enjoy ledges.

[@tinabeane]

Really enjoying this series!! Love those golden rolling hills, reminds me of CA. Due to the fires and then floods the CatWalk was rebuilt. Looks amazing there and what a drive, maybe I can check it out next year. I just got back from Kentucky and trip to Mammoth Caves. It was pretty cool but hot and humid. My easy dinner was cold soup in a can with chilli fritos and my spork ;)

[@SUVRVing]

Mammoth Caves looks like a cool place. Caves are always a good time. Thanks for watching, Tina!

[@margieest7424]

I've been here it's beautiful

[@Wanna.Wander]

Hi... looks like a nice hike, I like that you were overlooking the desert floor... same here about New Mexico, drove right through it, but I here there are some great hot springs there. I’m planning on getting into NM and AZ, of course CA this year, but def have to get to those Northern states too this Spring, Oregon, Washington and Utah... happy trails💜

[@Wanna.Wander]

Cool to see the remnants of an old bridge... nice place to take a rest too. I drove through a similar place at night where There were all these signs saying don’t drive through the canyon if it’s raining because it is so prone to flooding. You’re driving right through the mountain range in Borrego Springs. I was in all though, it was certainly beautiful… But I knew that nightfall was approaching and I did not want to be stuck anywhere out in the middle of the desert with no one around for miles and miles and miles. But it was exciting!

[@SUVRVing]

There's a ton to see in New Mexico, as well as in all the other places you mentioned. So much to see, so little time!

[@SUVRVing]

All alone in the middle of the desert sounds like the perfect campsite to me ☺️

[@Allen_Thayer]

Nice video. You should have went to the ghost town of Mogollon after leaving the Catwalk. You were only ten mile away. I have some videos on my channel of going there.