Difficulty: Moderate (along stream). Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The Civilian Conservation Corps built the trail to Clear Creek in 1933. In fact, if you’re even somewhat agile — you don’t have to be one of the Flying Wallendas — you can maneuver over the rocks and logs without getting wet. West Clear Creek Trail Hike. Reproduction in part or whole without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The place is difficult to get to, but absolutely worth it. Total Nerdery. Bathrooms were locked (7/23/2020), sadly saw lots of trash left behind. Or turn east off FR 618 on FR 214 about 8 miles from the highway and turn east 4.7 miles to the Bald Hill Road. Dogs Allowed: Yes (on a leash) 2 things- the way in is a ROUGH up and down dirt road not built for small cars, and bring water shoes/bathing suits! The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. Fido can roam off leash on this trail that is faint yet hard to get lost on. Drive about 9 miles on FR 618 to FR 215 and turn east about 3 miles to the Bullpen Ranch trailhead. then will become increasingly rideable as you get further up into the meadow. Length: 11 miles round-trip This trail offers solitude, as it is a bit off the beaten path. From there, you’ll follow FR 214A and Forest Road 214 for 1.3 miles to the upper end of the Blodgett Basin Trail, which was built to move cattle between seasonal pastures. Trailhead GPS: N 34˚32.338', W 111˚41.510' From the top of the rim to the bottom is 0.7 miles and about 750 ft of elevation loss. Looking around, you’ll understand why Congress protected 15,468 acres of this canyon in 1984. USGS Maps: Walker Mountain, Buckhorn Mountain Here’s a trail guide for The Hanging Gardens in the West Clear Creek Wilderness, Arizona. The easiest route to explore its mysteries is from FR215 and the trailhead at Bull Pen ranch. The cumulative trail ratings for the V-Bar-V or West Clear Creek submitted by fellow hikers is located above with the Trail Data. Although it’s less than 2 miles wide, the canyon winds for nearly 40 miles through some of the most scenic and least visited terrain in Arizona, making it the longest of the many canyons that cut through the Mogollon Rim. All rights reserved. The parking lot was overcrowded later in the day. Everything from black bears, elk, mountain lions and mule deer to skunks, badgers and bobcats. Roads accessing the wilderness can be rough and a sturdy vehicle is recommended. The hike is just as impressive in reverse. Whatever might have been swimming in that water is long gone, but fossils remain. | Derek von Briesen. There are three river crossings in the 8.8 mile hike. Thinking about doing this trail next weekend. From there, the route passes under a canopy of impressive sycamores and piggybacks an old ranch road on the north bank of the creek. Although there is sand in the state, along with venomous reptiles and eerie invertebrates, there’s more to the landscape than that. West Clear Creek Trail No. Backpackers should use water shoes at crossings. Follow this primitive road about 1 mile to a rock-pile cairn that marks the trailhead. This trail provides the only marked and maintained access to the lower reaches of West Clear Creek Wilderness. So beautiful throughout whole trip. is rocky and bumpy at several spots; we drove a Honda CRV and drove slowly to maneuver jagged rocks. We started the trail around 8a and finished by noon. Pretty easy going and I stopped at the 3rd crossing, hung out awhile, then the winds started kicking in (advisories). Vehicle Requirements: A high-clearance vehicle is recommended. camped close by and started around 8. not much close to the water so that was okay for us. Challenge Level: Easy. and again, in Winslow) this creek offers clearer water, bigger pools, chub fishing, and to me what seems like more resilient trout overall. This trail provides the only marked and maintained access to the lower reaches of West Clear Creek Canyon Wilderness. Does anyone know who has been there recently if there is water? The cairns will guide you down but look for orange tape when the brush thickens. The northeast arm of Clear Creek Canyon, north of Honan Point, contains the highest waterfall in Grand Canyon. Heading east on the south side of the perennial creek, the trail meanders through a lush riparian forest and quickly comes to the second creek crossing, followed by the official boundary of the West Clear Creek Wilderness. This trail is steep as it drops into West Clear creek and there is some scrambling involved, but nothing too scary. I saw a Honda Civic make it but I would highly recommend a vehicle with some clearance. Your trail feedback and ratings are an important resource for fellow hikers and provide a personal account of your trail experience from which others may learn. Wilderness Trail. The trail is nice and the water crossings are fun. Obviously, you’ll get a bigger notch in your belt for taking the long way, but there’s no shame in staying down by the water. Lots of pretty scenery in the valley and along the creek. I brought my pups and thankfully they are trained for this but I'll never do it again, it was just too darn hot. This trail provides the only marked and maintained access to the lower reaches of West Clear Creek Canyon Wilderness. West Clear Creek Day Hike; when: Trip Report: June 1, 2013 : where: West Clear Creek Canyon Wilderness east of Camp Verde: the hike Flowing for 30 miles east of Camp Verde through the spectacular West Clear Creek Wilderness area, West Clear Creek is … couldn’t believe how beautiful it was the entire hike. crossed it about 3 times. This trail is phenomenal! update trails status or condition Clear Creek (West) Trail Reports. There are human artifacts, too, left by the ancient Sinagua people who lived in the canyon hundreds of years ago. The West Clear Creek Trail (the longest and most-used trail within the wilderness) has four crossings that range from knee-height to impassable depending on time of year, weather, and flooding. Hiking the Point Trail along West Clear Creek on the Mogollon Rim in the Coconino National Forest of Arizona. Hike up West Clear Creek using the Bull Pen Ranch trail on the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. The Clear Creek Trail was built in 1934 and 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corp (Company 818). This trail provides the only marked and maintained access to the lower reaches of West Clear Creek Canyon Wilderness. This is one of the few trailheads allowing access to this area from the south side. It was not crowded on a Thursday mid-morning. moderate is about right. I went 7.1 miles one way (so 4 miles farther than whats mapped in AllTrails) because there's a trail that forks off to the right and goes nearly straight downhills (where you have to butt scoot) to an amazing spot on the river with tons of swimming holes and small landings to jump from. What’s more, it’s a good way to shatter any lingering stereotypes. West Clear Creek Trail #17 provides the only marked and maintained access to the lower reaches of West Clear Creek Wilderness. Continuing on, the trail parallels the beautiful creek. Also careful with jumping on rocks in the water very slippery!! The end is the peak which is a gnarly and a difficult climb! Is located in the northeast corner of All Star Lanes Bowling Alley. The images on this website are copyrighted. Lots of snakes. Ways to get down to the water from near the top. Information: Red Rock Ranger District, 928-282-4119 or www.fs.usda.gov/coconino, Arizona Highways 2039 W Lewis Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009 602.712.2200. Camped 2 nights at this spot and traveled further in without much gear and swam through areas. This is our recommended turnaround point. Took 2liters and had to use lifestraw on the way back at stream crossings. To access upper West Clear Creek from the north, near Happy Jack, AZ, you should plan to enter on the Tramway Trail, accessible from Forest Road 81E, off Lake Mary Road, 7 miles north of the split from state highway 87. It was originally built as a mule trail so visitors at Phantom Ranch would be able to gain access to a scenic side canyon. Visited this trail for the 2nd time in 3 weeks and absolutely love it. It’s a 2.5-mile route that leads back to Bull Pen Ranch and completes a 15-mile loop. great morning!! Clear Creek Trail . It’s a brutal ascent to an upper trailhead located along Forest Road 214A. I use quotes because this isn’t much of a trail at all. so much contrast on this hike. West Clear Creek is a gorgeous walled-in stream within Verde Valley, some distance south of Flagstaff. came in from the valley to escape the heat and WOW- I started around 9:3am-ish and the morning glow was beautiful. Lots of debris (leaves, dirt) in Sheridan underpass; otherwise clear: Jul 2, … So please hike Sedona, help others, and rate a trail today! The Stats: Trail Name: Point Trail Distance: 4 miles Elevation Gain: -750 feet Difficulty: Difficult steep climb down to the canyon floor, then easy Dog Friendliness: Definitely dog … Difficulty: Easy We took our Jeep, I would be scared to take a small car, just make sure you have some heavy duty tires for all them rocks!!! (Brush Creek trail will probably see some improvements in the near future) At the top you will come to a dirt road. The West Clear Creek Wilderness is a 15,238-acre (6,167 ha) wilderness area in the U.S. state of Arizona.West Clear Creek is formed by the junction of Willow Creek and Clover Creek in the Mogollon Rim, which is part of the Colorado Plateau; the Mogollon Rim is the major part of the Arizona transition zone at the southwest of the Colorado Plateau of Utah-Colorado, Arizona-New Mexico. The towering sandstone spires and dense forest cover contrast sharply with the classic high desert environment on the west end of West Clear Creek. Just retrace your steps and enjoy the views. From Bald Hill trailhead in Coconino National Forest, descend 1,800 feet over three miles of talus slopes to the canyon floor and pick up West Clear Creek Trail (#17). There are mountains, meadows, lakes, rivers and creeks, too. Water in the desert is always a rare and magical thing. It’s one of the most beautiful places anywhere. Name: West Clear Creek Trail #17. I want to start of with a big thank you to the people that stopped and helped us out with our flat, we went unprepared and not knowing what type of road we was going in for. Be careful, though. Hi! Turn right onto FR 215 and continue approximately 3 miles to the trailhead at Bull Pen Ranch. during the last 2.4miles of the trail it is very exposed and you can get caught off guard in the sun with little water so do NOT bring dogs. Unlike its dammed sister East Clear Creek (dammed at Blue Ridge Res. The trail continues on both sides of the creek to Myhre Road. Jul 16, 2018. We hiked West Clear Creek back to Bull Pen ranch in 2.5 days with a total walk time of 22 hours. Kind of a scouting trip for later anyway. Cool water and green trees fill this this shady oasis in an otherwise rugged desert. Although Forest Road 215 is a little rough in places, the road offers terrific views of the canyon into which you’ll be hiking — as you look down, your Lewis and Clark impulses will shift into overdrive. It’s very steep and full of loose rock and dirt. From its western terminus at Bull Pen Ranch at the canyon mouth, the trail leads upstream into the deep, narrow gorge which medium-sized West Clear Creek has cut into the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. The trail is mostly clear and blazed, but not bike friendly. Summary: An interesting hike that takes you to a nice creek. There is parking available on the west side of the creek behind the businesses even during business hours. Scenery is beautiful. This is a trail that is HARD! The east side utilizes a vacated road as trail to the Pedestrian Bridge. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time! Area Status: Open. Remember to help out someone in need maybe it could be you next time!! But that is just a small part of what there is to see in this remarkable place. You’ll get a sense of just how spectacular it is as you drive in. This is the “trail” down to West Clear Creek. Heading east on the south side of the perennial creek, the trail meanders through a lush riparian forest and quickly comes to the second creek crossing, followed by the official boundary of the West Clear Creek Wilderness. I slid and fell a few times on the way down. Went in about 7:30am May 18, from Bull Pen with my LabDood. © Copyright 2020 Arizona Department of Transportation, State of Arizona. The West Clear Creek Trail is a must hike for breathtaking views of this awesome landscape. In between those two points are three major layers of rock: Supai formation, Coconino sandstone and volcanic deposits. Shade here and there. Leave the highway at the AZ 179 exit and turn east under the freeway. Look. Turn left onto FR 618 and continue 2.2 miles to Forest Road 215. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. At a later date, the author and his wife returned with two cars, dropped one of at Bull Pen Ranch, then drove around to the trailhead at the end of 142A. Will definitely be going back soon and doing the full 8 miles (with proper water shoes), This is one of my favorite places in the entire world! A few miles further up the canyon to the east are the more popular Maxwell and Tramway trailheads accessible from the north rim of this canyon. Keep in mind, if you do find an ancient relic, it’s a federal offense to remove it or disturb it. Directions: From Phoenix take I-17 north to Camp Verde to exit 285. Tough downhill and back up, but the hike through was great, totally worth an overnight or 2 night trip. Trailhead Directions: From the "Y" (the intersection of State Route 89A and State Route 179), drive … Sand dunes, snakes, scorpions ... there’s a long list of stereotypes about Arizona. the trail requires some river walking and the water also feels amazing and is super clean. Overall, West Clear Creek Trail is the 3rd most popular hiking trail of all 49 hikes in Arizona. West Clear Creek Wilderness Area is a deep entrenched canyon with a year round stream flowing through it. I started the trail at 720a and the weather was nearly perfect but during the last 4 miles back (around 1230p) the sun was beating down and I ran out of water so it was rough. Stayed at about the 8th site, you will know it by being 2 tiered and having a stone table, stone fire pit and stone chairs. Those looking to follow the creek beyond the maintain trail should prepare for more than a dozen pools, which sits between both canyon wall sides and can be up to a quarter mile long, requiring wading or swimming. Long and strenuous if you try to complete the entire trail in one day (not recommended). From its western terminus at Bull Pen Ranch at the canyon mouth, the trail leads upstream into the deep, narrow gorge which medium-sized West Clear Creek has cut into the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. Directions from Flagstaff: Drive 40 miles south on Interstate 17. The first mile, or so, of the trail is exposed with no shade, but when you start hiking along the creek it is all shades with tons of options to stop and swim to cool off for about the next mile. Keep an eye out for snakes and Gila monsters. The views of the canyon are impressive. West Clear Creek Trail is a 8.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sedona, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. I made the classic mistake of not bringing enough water and by 10a it was nearly 100deg. and don't take a small car, the dirt road to get to the trailhead is rocky and awkward to maneuver. I went Memorial Day weekend and got there early. Visit … First Post - West Clear Creek - Tramway Trail This beautiful canyon offers natural springs, secret side canyons, and ample pools for fishing and swimming. at the end is a pool to Wade in or camp. West Clear Creek Trail is a 8.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Sedona, Arizona that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The first 1/4 mile will be mostly hike a bike. Throughout most of the year, other than the wet season, it’s a simple hop, skip and jump to the other side. The Forest Rd 218? West Clear is a easy hiking trail with some shaded areas. Backpacking gem for sure, coming back to stay another week and fish You are exposed to the sun 90% of the time, only shade is at creek crossings. Make sure you take a hat, WATER, and hiking boots they really saved my toes. Can’t wait to go way back in sometime. Elevation: 3,700 to 4,100 feet Bring a lot of water! A lot of ppl swimming in the water holes so parking can be limited. There are a few trails in the canyon, but the one bearing the name West Clear Creek Trail is the most popular and most accessible. unfortunately the trail doesn't follow the creek but instead takes the upper ridge line ans the only way to the river is brushwacking and climbing down steep-ish topography. Resources The east end of West Clear Creek is a 700ft deep sandstone walled canyon with near vertical walls throughout. The dirt road to get there is bumpy and only wide enough for a single vehicle in places. Which is a cool canyon area From its western terminus at Bull Pen Ranch at the canyon mouth, the trail leads upstream into the deep, narrow gorge which the medium-sized West Clear Creek has cut into the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. There arent any waterfall or slot-canyon type features at this location. So bring tons of sun screen, water, and snacks! It’s an unexpected oasis that shatters stereotypes and nourishes an array of plants and trees, including hanging gardens of maidenhair ferns, scarlet penstemons, columbines, cottonwoods, sycamores, bigtooth maples, Douglas firs, Arizona walnuts, willows, ash and ponderosa pines. However, if you’re in excellent condition and you want to extend the hike, follow the trail north through a draw that climbs almost 2,000 feet in 2 miles. Then, after 5.5 miles and a fourth creek crossing, you’ll come to a point where the trail veers north, away from the water. Refreshing water in the creek, perfect spots to wade in and cool off. The downstream end of the trail attracts large … Hiking Distance: About 1 1/2 miles each way. The views of the mountains, rivers, and forest are just breath taking and this was one of the best hikes I've done so far. All Star Lanes Trailhead. Beautiful water pool! This hike uses Trail #17 to access the creek, then heads off trail up the stream bed. Anything you step on will be slippery. Copying and downloading images from this site is strictly prohibited. Worried it might be too hot. The trail begins by threading along a narrow shelf that drops 700' to the canyon floor. The Lower Supai was laid down in the Pennsylvanian Period of the Paleozoic Era. The trail is pretty level through with a few inclines and river crossings. And there’s wildlife, too. We decided to head back to the trailhead and hiked along the creek downstream instead. Come early parking lot is full by 9am! 17. I have a subaru crosstrek and felt very safe driving. Pick up your trash ppl. Most times of the year, Cheyava Falls is a mere trickle, but after a wet winter it gushes from the cliff face in a series of cascades. West Fork of Clear Creek Trail is a 3 mile hike in Arapaho National Forest that will take about 4 to 5 hours to complete with Fido. From its western terminus at Bull Pen Ranch at the canyon mouth, the trail leads upstream into the deep, narrow gorge which the medium-sized West Clear Creek has cut into the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. This is a well-maintained easy to follow trail. Arizona Office of Tourism, 2702 N. 3rd St., Suite 4015 , Phoenix, AZ, 85004, Phone: 888-520-3434, Fax: 602-240-5432, mfioritt@pni.com. Then, after about a mile, it cuts south for the first of four stream crossings. you can keep going if you want! Looking around, you’ll understand why Congress protected 15,468 acres of this canyon in 1984. You have to take a dirt road about 10 miles to get to the trail head, I have a Subaru Crosstrek and felt VERY safe but think you can manage with a smaller vehicle (I wouldn't personally but it's doable). The wilderness area is located in the Coconino National Forest and is 12 miles east of Camp Verde, Arizona. Long, hot, rocky but end point was worth it! (34°33’28.7″N 111°25’13.7″W)Source: USDA.gov From here you have options to swim, river hike, and fish, although the best swimming holes are deeper into the canyon. Because of that, I decided to head further north, out of the concrete jungle, up to West Clear Creek. An out and back hike from the north side of West Clear Creek to a nice waterfall. Well-marked trail, pretty exposed to the sun at first. There are 4 hard trails in West Clear Creek Wilderness ranging from 3.5 to 12.4 miles and from 5,692 to 6,863 feet above sea level. Photo: West Clear Creek’s serene water mirrors surrounding red-rock buttes. First time hiking and this was a beautiful place, we only did 5 miles 2.5 in and 2.5 back and we still got to see alot of nature's beautifulness!!! At the same time, Clear Creek was stocked with trout so that visitors could do a bit of fishing. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Wear a wide rim hat and long sleeve sun shirt! not too hard either. The trailhead is located at the end of the bumpy road, at a place called Bull Pen Ranch. I would go again. West Clear Creek Wilderness’ measurements are kinda cool: 2-miles wide by 20-miles long by 1000′ feet high – making it one of the skinniest and most gorgeous primitive canyons in Arizona. GO EARLY!! But my dog couldn’t get out of there quick enough, between the hot pads on the feet and fox tail burrs all over him he was very stressed. Back then, Arizona was mostly under a shallow sea. This trail leads back up the canyon and can be turned into a 5-mile loop hike with the Maxwell Trail (see trail map below). There are 4 water crossings. The West Clear Creek wilderness is truly worthy of extended exploration. Bob Bear Trail (Formerly Fossil Springs Trail), Indian Maiden Falls via West Clear Creek Trail. Horses Allowed: Yes This trail provides the only marked and maintained access to the lower reaches of West Clear Creek Canyon Wilderness. status date description; Jul 16, 2018 @ 5:15pm. Traverse juniper-lined benches above the creek that have three-mile views of the 1,200-foot banded canyon walls, and drop to water-level for four cairn-marked crossings of the cool, Arizona cypress-shaded waters. Directions: From Interstate 17 near Camp Verde, go southeast on State Route 260 for 7.9 miles to Forest Road 618. Several of the better hiking trails are nearby West Clear Creek Trail including Huckaby Trail, West Fork Trail, Hot Loop Trail, Cathedral Rock / Templeton Trail, Wilson Mountain Trail and Jim Thompson Trail. Clear Creek OHV Trails 8348 Redbird Trail Milton, FL 32570 (850) 626-3034 grace.quina@freshfromflorida.com www.freshfromflorida.com: Comment: Contact number for trailhead that is answered on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Beautiful creek though! 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