Clear Creek Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
| Address: | ~Yaki Point Rd, Grand Canyon Village, AZ 86023, USA |
| GPS: |
36°3'10.2"N 112°5'3.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Arizona |
| Trail Length: | 34.20 miles |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| Hike Difficulty: | Advanced |
| Elevation Gain: | 10557 feet |
Pet Friendly
Backpack, Camp, and Hike
An extended backpack trip of four to six days deep within the Grand Canyon. NOTE: The starting point for Clear Creek Trail, Bright Angel Campground, is in a remote location away from a trailhead. The shortest, fastest way to Bright Angel Campground is from the South Kaibab trailhead following the South Kaibab Trail. The Road to Yaki Point and the South Kaibab trailhead is closed to private vehicles. Therefore, hikers must ride the free Kaibab Trail Route Shuttle bus, which departs every fifteen minutes from Canyon View Information Plaza. Carry plenty of water for the long trek to Clear Creek - the only reliable water on the trail. Clear Creek is a fascinating, off-the-beaten-track destination that deserves several days to explore. Courtesy of AllTrails.com
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Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary
This Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary will help you get started as you plan your vacation to Grand Canyon National Park.
https://www.justgotravelstudios.com/collections/national-park-itineraries/products/grand-canyon-national-park-itinerary?ref=9zpxis0diinClear Creek Trail | Grand Canyon Trust
Distance: 9.4 miles (15 km) Difficulty: ModerateType: Out and back
https://www.grandcanyontrust.org/hikes/cpe-clear-creek-trail/Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
- Head west (344 ft)
- Turn right toward Village Loop Drive (141 ft)
- Turn right onto Village Loop Drive (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Center Rd (1.6 mi)
- Turn left onto AZ-64 EPartial toll road(1.3 mi)
- Turn right to stay on AZ-64 EToll road(1.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Yaki Point RdRestricted usage road(0.3 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Yaki Point RdPartial restricted usage roadDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
One quarter mile north of Phantom Ranch on the North Kaibab Trail a wooden sign marks the trailhead. Another option is to begin at the South Rim and take the Bright Angel Trail or South Kaibab trail.
Other Hiking Trails and Backpacking Trails Nearby
South Kaibab Trails
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.0 miles NESeven miles of ridgeline descent from Yaki Point to the canyon floor — no shade, no water on trail, and the best unobstructed Grand Canyon panoramas you'll find on any hike.
Camp, Hike, Horseback 5.7 mi
Rim Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.0 miles EA mostly paved 12-mile walking path along the South Rim with spectacular Grand Canyon views, shaded areas, accessible sections for wheelchairs and strollers, and optional shuttle service.
Hike, Mountain Bike
South Kaibab to North Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.0 miles EThe Grand Canyon's legendary Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim route — 44 miles and 20,000 feet of elevation change combining South Kaibab, North Kaibab, and Bright Angel trails for an epic multi-day adventure.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.1 miles NEA difficult but spectacular multi-day Grand Canyon hike combining South Kaibab's stunning rim views with Phantom Ranch's riverside oasis and Bright Angel's shaded water stations.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
The Grand Canyon: Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.1 miles NEAn unforgettable 2-3 day hike combining the South Kaibab's unbeatable views with the shaded, water-rich Bright Angel Trail — staring up at the canyon from the river below.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 1.1 mi
Shoshone Point Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
1.5 miles SEA nearly level 1-mile dirt road through ponderosa pine opens to a stunning canyon overlook at Shoshone Point — a quiet, uncrowded gem with canyon rim views and a cool rock formation.
Hike 0.6 mi
Mather Campground Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
1.8 miles WA 1-mile connector trail adjacent to Mather Campground on the Grand Canyon South Rim — flat and easy for biking, running, or walking with pets on leash; campground has RV options nearby.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike
South Rim Visitor Center Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
2.4 miles WA short, well-marked connector trail near the South Rim Visitor Center of Grand Canyon National Park, leading to a nearby restaurant with rock and geological timeline markers along the way — great for kids.
Hike 1.5-9.8 mi
The Bright Angel Trails
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.3 miles WMultiple Bright Angel Trail routes range from a 5.4-mile out-and-back to the Three-Mile Resthouse to a 19-mile trek to the river, with the 12.4-mile South Kaibab–Tonto–Bright Angel point-to-point offering over 3,000 feet of Grand Canyon grandeur.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback 4.5 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Bright Angel Campground and River Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.3 miles WThe Bright Angel Trail is the Grand Canyon's most storied hike — South Rim to the Colorado River past tunnels, pictographs, Havasupai Gardens, and the Devil's Corkscrew.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Rock Climb
Bright Angel Trail to Three-Mile Rest house
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.3 miles WA steep 5.4-mile out-and-back trail descending into the Grand Canyon with 360-degree canyon views and extreme switchbacks — water and pit toilets at the Three-Mile Resthouse turnaround point.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 4.9 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Tonto Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.4 miles WA rugged 12.4-mile point-to-point through Grand Canyon's inner gorge on the South Kaibab–Tonto Trail corridor, with over 3,000 feet of elevation gain — advanced hikers only.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 8.4 mi
Grand Canyon Rim Village to Hermits Rest
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.4 miles WA bus-accessible, kid-friendly trail from the Grand Canyon Rim Village to the historic 1914 Hermits Rest cabin — featuring stunning river views, wildflowers, wildlife, and a gift shop and snack bar at the end.
Backpack, Hike
Grandview Lookout
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.3 miles SWA lookout point at the Grand Canyon in Grand Canyon Village, Arizona — scenic views from the South Rim.
Hike
Grandview Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.6 miles SEA scenic Grand Canyon hiking trail — mountain bikes are illegal on Canyon trails, so lace up your boots and enjoy the views on foot.
Backpack, Camp, Cross-country Ski, Hike
Grandview Point to Horseshoe Mesa Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.6 miles SEA rewarding day hike or backpack below the Grand Canyon's South Rim leading to the wide, woody expanse of Horseshoe Mesa.
Backpack, Hike
Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to South Kaibab Trailhead
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.6 miles SEA rigorous four-to-five-day point-to-point backpack along the scenic, remote Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to the South Kaibab Trailhead — recommended for experienced Grand Canyon backpackers with careful water planning.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Hermit Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.1 miles WA strenuous, less-crowded Grand Canyon backpacking trail with 2,000 feet of descent in the first 2.5 miles, Cathedral stairs, Redwall cliffs, and fossilized animal tracks.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Hermit's Rest Viewpoint to Tonto Trail to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.1 miles WA multi-day Grand Canyon backpacking route crossing the Tonto Trail from Hermit's Rest to Bright Angel — spectacular inner canyon views with limited water sources and 3,000-foot rim access by foot only.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Boucher Trail to Hermit Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.2 miles WA demanding 3–4 day backpacking loop on the Grand Canyon's South Rim — even seasoned hikers consider the Boucher Trail the most difficult and hazardous South Rim route.
Backpack, Camp, HikeNearby Campsites
South Kaibab Trails
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.0 miles NESeven miles of ridgeline descent from Yaki Point to the canyon floor — no shade, no water on trail, and the best unobstructed Grand Canyon panoramas you'll find on any hike.
Camp, Hike, Horseback
South Kaibab to North Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.0 miles EThe Grand Canyon's legendary Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim route — 44 miles and 20,000 feet of elevation change combining South Kaibab, North Kaibab, and Bright Angel trails for an epic multi-day adventure.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
South Kaibab to Phantom Ranch to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.1 miles NEA difficult but spectacular multi-day Grand Canyon hike combining South Kaibab's stunning rim views with Phantom Ranch's riverside oasis and Bright Angel's shaded water stations.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
The Grand Canyon: Kaibab to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
0.1 miles NEAn unforgettable 2-3 day hike combining the South Kaibab's unbeatable views with the shaded, water-rich Bright Angel Trail — staring up at the canyon from the river below.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 0.6 mi
Mather Campground Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
1.8 miles WA 1-mile connector trail adjacent to Mather Campground on the Grand Canyon South Rim — flat and easy for biking, running, or walking with pets on leash; campground has RV options nearby.
Camp, Hike, Mountain Bike 1.5-9.8 mi
The Bright Angel Trails
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.3 miles WMultiple Bright Angel Trail routes range from a 5.4-mile out-and-back to the Three-Mile Resthouse to a 19-mile trek to the river, with the 12.4-mile South Kaibab–Tonto–Bright Angel point-to-point offering over 3,000 feet of Grand Canyon grandeur.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Horseback 4.5 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Bright Angel Campground and River Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.3 miles WThe Bright Angel Trail is the Grand Canyon's most storied hike — South Rim to the Colorado River past tunnels, pictographs, Havasupai Gardens, and the Devil's Corkscrew.
Backpack, Camp, Hike, Rock Climb
Bright Angel Trail to Three-Mile Rest house
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.3 miles WA steep 5.4-mile out-and-back trail descending into the Grand Canyon with 360-degree canyon views and extreme switchbacks — water and pit toilets at the Three-Mile Resthouse turnaround point.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 4.9 mi
Bright Angel Trail to Tonto Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
3.4 miles WA rugged 12.4-mile point-to-point through Grand Canyon's inner gorge on the South Kaibab–Tonto Trail corridor, with over 3,000 feet of elevation gain — advanced hikers only.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Grand Canyon South Rim Area Campgrounds
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.0 miles SCampgrounds at the Grand Canyon's South Rim, one of the most iconic settings in the American Southwest.
Camp
Grandview Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.6 miles SEA scenic Grand Canyon hiking trail — mountain bikes are illegal on Canyon trails, so lace up your boots and enjoy the views on foot.
Backpack, Camp, Cross-country Ski, Hike
Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to South Kaibab Trailhead
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
6.6 miles SEA rigorous four-to-five-day point-to-point backpack along the scenic, remote Tonto Trail from Grandview Point to the South Kaibab Trailhead — recommended for experienced Grand Canyon backpackers with careful water planning.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Hermit Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.1 miles WA strenuous, less-crowded Grand Canyon backpacking trail with 2,000 feet of descent in the first 2.5 miles, Cathedral stairs, Redwall cliffs, and fossilized animal tracks.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Hermit's Rest Viewpoint to Tonto Trail to Bright Angel Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.1 miles WA multi-day Grand Canyon backpacking route crossing the Tonto Trail from Hermit's Rest to Bright Angel — spectacular inner canyon views with limited water sources and 3,000-foot rim access by foot only.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Boucher Trail to Hermit Trail Loop
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
7.2 miles WA demanding 3–4 day backpacking loop on the Grand Canyon's South Rim — even seasoned hikers consider the Boucher Trail the most difficult and hazardous South Rim route.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Tonto Trail: New Hance Trail to Grandview Point
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
9.4 miles SEA remote Grand Canyon hike connecting New Hance Trail to Grandview Point along the Tonto Trail — spectacular inner canyon scenery and serious backcountry adventure.
Backpack, Camp, Hike 9.1 mi
New Hance Trail
Grand Canyon Village, Arizona
9.5 miles EA 9-mile out-and-back through Red Canyon to the Colorado River — one of the most difficult Grand Canyon trails with a 4,500-ft elevation change and very limited water sources.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Cape Final
North Rim, Arizona
10.5 miles NEA gentle climb through open ponderosa pine forest on the North Rim leads to a dramatic 180-degree canyon panorama at Cape Final — with a designated backcountry campsite right at the rim's edge.
Camp, Hike
Rim-to-Rim: North Kaibab to Grand Canyon Village
North Rim, Arizona
11.4 miles NA four-day rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike with stops at Ribbon Falls, Phantom Ranch, Cottonwood Camp, and a sunset at Plateau Point that must be seen to be believed.
Backpack, Camp, Hike
Phantom Ranch to Ribbon Falls on North Kaibab Trail
North Rim, Arizona
11.4 miles NA classic Grand Canyon corridor hike on the North Kaibab Trail from Phantom Ranch to Ribbon Falls.
Camp, Hike
