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(8222 x 3775) From the junction with the North Kaibab Trail, the Clear Creek Trail climbs through a series of switchbacks to the southeast towards Phantom Overlook (a sharp switchback with a landing where there are a few stone benches; from this point there is a good view looking straight down at Phantom Ranch and a view across the Colorado River at the South Kaibab and the River Trails).

The Clear Creek Trail was built in 1934 and 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corp (Company 818). It was originally built as a mule trail so visitors at Phantom Ranch would be able to gain access to a scenic side canyon. At the same time, Clear Creek was stocked with trout so that visitors could do a bit of fishing. All mule activity to Clear Creek ended with the start of World War II, a period when the park experienced extremely limited visitation. Today, this is the only trail traversing the Tonto Platform on the north side of the Colorado River. Because the slope is southfacing, the hike from Bright Angel Campground to Clear Creek is warmer than most trails in the fall and spring, and is nearly impassible during the summer months.

Read the Trail Description here: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Clear_Creek_Trail.pdf" rel="nofollow">www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/upload/Clear_Creek_Trail.pdf</a>

Visit: <a href="http://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm" rel="nofollow">www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/backcountry.htm</a> to help plan your hike in the canyon.

NPS Photo by Michael Quinn
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Source Grand Canyon National Park Clear Creek Trail 2911a
Author Grand Canyon National Park
Camera location36° 06′ 15.84″ N, 112° 05′ 30.83″ W Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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