Hiking to a Hidden Oasis in Arizona

Highly recommend this trail for anyone in Arizona! Here's some trail stats for Point Trail & West Clear Creek in the West Clear Creek Wilderness Distance: Approximately 7 miles round-trip (with options to extend along the creek) Elevation Gain: 800–1,000 feet (varies by section; mostly gradual with some steep drops) Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (rocky scrambles, creek wading, and uneven terrain—wear sturdy boots!) Trailhead Elevation: Around 3,700–4,100 feet Estimated Time: 3–5 hours (depending on pace and exploration) Best Time to Hike: Spring or fall for milder temps; summer can be scorching—pack plenty of water! Location: West Clear Creek Wilderness, Coconino National Forest (GPS: N 34°32.338', W 111°41.510') Pro Tip: High-clearance vehicle recommended for the dirt road access; no dogs advised due to scrambling. This trail is a moderate out-and-back starting from the Point Trailhead, descending into the canyon for panoramic overlooks before connecting to the flatter West Clear Creek Trail for riparian bliss. It's rated 4.6/5 on AllTrails from hundreds of hikers—check it out! Check out some of my favorite hiking gear: What I Bring on EVERY Day Hike Cotopaxi Hydration Backpack https://amzn.to/3ZCPqUd Gregory Hydration Pack https://amzn.to/3Z6QzmS Osprey Hikelite- my go to day pack https://amzn.to/4dMxOv1 Maui Jim Sunglasses https://amzn.to/4jtX6iT Olight Rechargeable Flashlight https://amzn.to/3HsRfwI Extra Strong Pepper Spray https://amzn.to/4jtZE0r Trekking Poles https://amzn.to/45tYX3C Hoka Stinson 7 Women https://amzn.to/4msJBRL Hiking Socks https://amzn.to/4jrYYIF Electrolytes: https://amzn.to/4mAWWJf What I use to Film: DJI Mini pro 4 (best drone for beginners) https://amzn.to/3T2PgBL Best Point and Shoot Camera for hiking (canon powershot mark III) https://amzn.to/4dyJDom Gopro Hero 13 https://amzn.to/3SsbkWm Canon EOS M50 https://amzn.to/43F8bru Microphone https://amzn.to/43jzadh This video features some Amazon affiliate links for outdoorsy gear I love. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission when you shop through these links, at no extra cost to you! It’s like a sweet breeze on the trail, helping me keep this channel trekking along. Thanks for joining me on the trail and supporting the journey