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| | Going for a backcountry trek here in Arizona is a glorious idea. Arizona has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. Splendid hiking trails in Arizona are in abundance; one of those is Clear Creek Trail in Coconino County. Clear Creek Trail is 33.2 miles long; it's a long backpacking trail. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and if you happen to be in Coconino County of Arizona, Clear Creek Trail is a splendid local backpacking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Clear Creek |
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Trail. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's; through the dark hours in the winter at Clear Creek Trail temperatures descend to the 10's. This is a one trailhead backcountry hiking trail, so you'll be trekking it in and back
| | out. The length of Clear Creek Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a tremendous challenge. This backcountry trek should take you about 5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Some parts of this backpacking trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation | |
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difference of 4,470 feet which is a higher than average number. This is an area covered with lots of wilderness trails. Each one of the many hiking trails of Arizona has its own character. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. A long drive
parts Flagstaff from Clear Creek Trail, but it is one of many good backpacking trails in this neighborhood. Clear Creek Trail is a location that is rather dehydrated regularly; January is when you get the most snow here, and June meanwhile is the driest month. This great outdoors
hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Keep in mind that this is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies.
Briefly about the general
area:
Don't miss out on a spree to Grand Canyon National Park while you're here at Clear Creek Trail, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Eightyfive Mile Rapids. Clear Creek Trail is a magnificent location to camp, Suspension Bridge Campground is a magnificent
location; Zoroaster Canyon is nearby, and is a splendid spot.
But wait, there's more to do in close proximity to Clear Creek Trail. Tusayan Ranger District is a forest close to Clear Creek Trail that you can go to, and there's whitewater on Little Colorado River for all you
adrenaline junkies. Some close by water includes Cremation Creek, and Indian Garden is a gorgeous place any time of year. Stay the night at Visitor Center Campground, and since you're here, do take a spree to Marion Point.
Don't leave Clear Creek Trail without first paying
a visit to Eightythree Mile Rapids; a pleasant tour to Ottoman Amphitheater is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Take a little journey to Clear Creek since you're here at Clear Creek Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 36.0581, Longitude -112.1461
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 33.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 14.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 days
Total elevation difference: 4470 feet
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6 miles away
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The Grand Hotel, Grand Canyon
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6 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Flagstaff, Arizona
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| These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Clear Creek Trail:
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South Kaibab Trail, Coconino
County
, 2 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 4533 feet elevation difference |
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North Kaibab Trail, Coconino
County
, 4 miles away, 26.2 hiking miles, 6735 feet elevation difference |
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Bright Angel Trail, Coconino
County
, 5 miles away, 16.4 hiking miles, 4478 feet elevation difference |
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Transept Trail, Coconino
County
, 6 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 244 feet elevation difference |
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Grandview Trail, Coconino
County
, 7 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3751 feet elevation difference |
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Old Kaibab Trail, Coconino
County
, 7 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 4447 feet elevation difference |
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Tiyo Point Trail, Coconino
County
, 8 miles away, 12.4 hiking miles, 678 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Clear Creek Trail:
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Little Colorado River, Coconino County
County
, 31 miles away, Class V+ - 51 miles long (Cameron to Colorado River) |
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Colorado River, Coconino/ Mohave County
County
, 38 miles away, Class I-V - 230 miles long (Lees Ferry to Lake Mead) |
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Little Colorado River, Coconino County
County
, 66 miles away, Class -blank- - 16 miles long (Below Grand Falls to above Black Falls) |
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| | National Parks Near Clear Creek Trail:
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Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon - AZ
, 6 miles away |
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Pipe Spring National Monument, Fredonia - AZ
, 58 miles away |
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Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, Flagstaff - AZ
, 59 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Clear Creek Trail:
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Holiday Inn Express Grand Canyon, Az, Grand Canyon
, 6 miles away |
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The Grand Hotel, Grand Canyon
, 6 miles away |
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Red Feather Lodge, Grand Canyon
, 6 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon
, 8 miles away |
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Best Western Grand Canyon Squire Inn, Grand Canyon
, 9 miles away |
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