Fossil creek waterfall trail full#

, swam, basked in the sun, and just had a grand ole time! We also were lucky enough to hike during a full moon! After hiking so long at night after a long day, I regret not using the full moon to my advantage and taking night photos because I was out like that once we put the tent up.

We snorkled, explored caves, watched Brandon cliff jump. This specific trip report is about the 8-mile trail (Fossil Springs Trail) to the old dam, aka the Toilet Bowl, and is not as popular as the shorter hike from the Waterfall Trailhead. The next day we hiked to the more easily assesible waterfall and then down to the bridge (eastern side of Fossil Springs Wilderness and also worth checking out.) I would say in total we probably hiked roughly 13 miles.maybe a bit more. The Toilet Bowl is a rough flowing section of Fossil Creek located off the difficult, 4.5 mile Fossil Creek Hiking Trail, whose trailhead is located in Strawberry, AZ. Fossil Creek is a Wild and Scenic River that can be accessed via Fossil Creek Road near Gila Countys community of Strawberry. The one-mile trail follows the creek to a natural waterfall, where crowds spend the day swimming.This rewarding hike showcases the beauty Fossil Creek has to offer. Fossil Creek Waterfall is in Camp Verde, between Phoenix and Sedona. The Waterfall Trail leads from the Waterfall Parking Lot to the popular 15 foot waterfall along Fossil Creek. Waterfall Trail is the most popular area at Fossil Creek. The turquoise clear waters of the creek pool to create perfect swimming holes to cool off at in the summer. A short hike rewards you with one of Arizona’s beautiful waterfalls. This rewarding hike showcases the beauty Fossil Creek has to. The only way to access the trail is to walk/run/bike Fossil Creek Rd to the trail head and proceed north on the Waterfall Trail on Fossil Creek. We hiked 5 miles to the dam (north side of Fossil Springs Wilderness) and then 5 miles back to the parking lot. Fossil Creek is like finding an oasis in the desert. Although protected by legislation as a National Wild and Scenic River since 2009, signs of overuse are visible in the way of parking issues and waste that people leave behind. The one-mile trail follows the creek to a natural waterfall, where crowds spend the day swimming.

Fossil creek waterfall trail