Clear Creek Trail
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| Clear Creek Trail | |
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 The Clear Creek Stream in the Grand Canyon |
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| Location | Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States |
| Trailheads | Phantom Ranch Clear Creek, Grand Canyon |
| Use | Hiking Backpacking |
| Trail Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Season | Early Spring to Late Fall |
| Sights | Grand Canyon Clear Creek Phantom Ranch |
| Hazards | Severe Weather Overexertion Dehydration Flash Flood |
The Clear Creek Trail is a hiking trail on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park, located in the U.S. state of Arizona.
[edit] Description
The trail begins near the Colorado River at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north of Phantom Ranch at a junction with the North Kaibab Trail. The trail ascends to the Tonto Platform over the first 2 miles (3.2 km). Once on the platform, the trail heads east around the south side of Zoroaster Temple, a large butte visible from Grand Canyon Village on the north side of the river. The trail follows contours around the temple for several miles before descending into the Clear Creek drainage. Total trail length to Clear Creek is about 10.5 miles (17 km).
Camping is allowed along the Clear Creek Trail anyplace east of Zoroaster Creek. Most creekbeds along the trail are dry. Perennial water is only available at Clear Creek at the eastern terminus of the trail. Water here must be filtered, treated, or boiled before consuming.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Clear Creek Trail is at coordinates Coordinates:
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