Clear Creek Trail

Clear Creek Trail is a Grand Canyon hiking route in Arizona on the north side of the Colorado River, running from lower Bright Angel Canyon into lower Clear Creek Canyon near Phantom Ranch. Built in 1934 and 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, it originally served as a mule trail for Phantom Ranch visitors until that use ended during World War II. It is notable as the only trail crossing the Tonto Platform north of the river. The route climbs steeply from the North Kaibab Trail, passes around Zoroaster Temple toward the Ottoman Amphitheater, and continues to Clear Creek through dry, exposed backcountry where reliable water is only at the trail's eastern end.

Arizona · United States