- West Clear Creek Wilderness - Get off the main road for a self sufficient 3 day / 2 night backpacking trip into a remote canyon that has a creek full of fish and plenty of swimming holes with a local wilderness guide.
While this hike requires no previous experience, we’ll descend 800ft from the canyon rim in 0.7 mile, which makes for a more strenuous hike out. Once at the canyon floor, the next quarter mile requires boulder hopping and a fair amount of bushwacking that can be difficult to get through. Past this however, the hike becomes more pleasant until we reach camp.
Once camp has been set up, guests are free to enjoy the wilderness area as they please. Activity options include swimming, fishing, hiking, birding, etc.
We provide everything except clothing, footwear, rain gear, personal items, snacks, and a couple small gear items. All the gear we provide (backpacks, sleeping bag, tents, sleeping pads, cooking gear) is top-of-the-line. Also, you can request to share a tent with others in your party or have one to yourself. Breakfast and dinner are included and your guide will help prepare all meals. Pack weights vary between 25 and 45 pounds, depending on the trip specifics.
- Private transportation
- Cookware & utensils
- Sleeping pad
- Headlamp
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Tent
- Sleeping bag
- Camp chair
- Dry bag
- Backpacking pack (60L)
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Trekking poles
A backpacking adventure significantly diverges from the usual camping or hiking expedition. It involves trekking away from man-made paths, roads, trailheads, and parking spaces carrying everything necessary on our backs.
Days are filled with simple yet profoundly satisfying activities: hiking, fishing, climbing canyons, swimming, eating, resting, taking in the splendid surroundings, engaging with fellow adventurers. It’s challenging to articulate the delight of backpacking - ideally, one must immerse themselves in the experience to truly grasp it.
This is your exclusive chance to engage with nature without the bustling crowds, given that no other overnight trips are currently operating in the stunning Mogollon Rim around Happy Jack, AZ.
If you are a novice backpacker, fret not!
We are ready to facilitate your expedition with the necessary equipment and a packing list, ensuring a hassle-free journey.
Moreover, your guide is qualified as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and ticks off the CPR certification on his checklist, ensuring that guests are in good hands.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.