Enter A Rainforest Jungle At West Clear Creek Wilderness In Arizona
Desert, forest, crystal-clear water…Arizona has it all. If your hiking bucket list is looking a little short, West Clear Creek Wilderness features a little bit of everything the Grand Canyon State has to offer. It’s a long and tough hike, but the views more than make up for the difficulty.
West Clear Creek Wilderness, spanning over 15,000 acres, is formed by the convergence of Willow Creek and Clover Creek in the Mogollon Rim.
Breathtaking wildflowers, lush greenery, and plenty more animals and plants render boredom impossible.
Embark on West Clear Creek Trail for an 8.8-mile, moderately difficult hike with just the right amount of both rugged canyon landscape and pools of cold, invigorating water.
For inexperienced hikers, those with knee issues, and children, turning back before the descent is likely the best option (don't worry -- the views are breathtaking whether you finish or not!)
Inner tubes are also great assets, as a brief section of creek is impassable on foot.
You'll find several campsites along the way, and they are virtually impossible to miss because of how many others have used them.
Between the red rocks, crystal-clear swimming holes, and vegetation flourishing everywhere you look, West Clear Creek Wilderness is a bucket list-worthy destination.
High-clearance vehicles are recommended to access the trailhead; however, smaller cars have reported success with slow and careful driving.
Remember, hiking is at your own risk — especially when you venture off the trail into unmarked territory. Also, the road is closed about a mile from the trailhead, so you’ll have to park farther away and hike in. Visit the AllTrails page to learn more.
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Address: W Clear Creek Trail, Marana, AZ 85658, USA
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
