Backpacking to one of Arizona's most beautiful waterfalls is awesome (if you can stand the spiders)

One of the many gems in West Clear Creek, Maiden Falls cannot be adequately described in words or photographs. A tranquil pool above feeds the falls, flowing along a twisting watercourse before tumbling down a wall painted in a kaleidoscope of colors. To get here, you’ll have to brave the rough road, the boulder hopping, the swims, and the strenuous exit hike. It ain’t no joke hiking out of here. Allow as much daylight as you can, or consider backpacking it to make the most of your time. Backpackers can experience the splendor in the golden hour where fading light sets the red rock canyon aglow. Visit https://wildpathsaz.com/maiden-falls/ for more details and a map. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:41 Forest Road 9241A 1:25 Trail 17 Trailhead 3:27 West Clear Creek 5:31 The Narrows (first swimmer) 7:03 Maiden Falls 9:38 "Spiderhaven" 13:34 The hike out 15:13 Outtakes Music credits: "Ruination 2" by Vibe Mountain, "Just Breathing" by Coyote Hearing, "Survive the Montage" by RKVC, and "Silky Smooth" by Audio Hertz