Featured Trail

West Clear Creek - Upper Canyon - Arizona

Rating: Difficult

There are two trails leading into the upper part of the canyon. This describes the Maxwell trail leading into the canyon and general hiking information for the canyon bottom.

There are no marked trails in the canyon bottom.  Your path is part boulder-hopping, part creek wading, and part bushwacking.  Don't let that deter you, the beauty and solitude of West Clear Creek canyon is worth every step. The best way to enjoy the canyon is multi-day lightweight backpacking - but if all you can do is a day hike - go!

The trailhead and the .7 mile-long trail to the canyon bottom are well marked.  Once in the bottom of the canyon you can travel up or downstream.

The best times to hike are late spring/early summer, before the heat kicks in, and late summer after the heat and monsoons have settled down.