Backpacking trails

Beginning on the quiet uplands near Bald Hill, this route follows the upper West Clear Creek Trail across pinyon-juniper country toward the canyon rim before committing to the steep, loose descent through exposed slopes and a side drainage, with broad views into the deep gorge cut from the southern edge of the…

Distance: 4.0 mi • Elevation gain: 436 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,781 ft

Distance: 16.8 mi • Elevation gain: 2,589 ft • Maximum elevation: 5,164 ft

Backpacking, hiking

Distance: 8.9 mi • Elevation gain: 2,730 ft • Maximum elevation: 8,556 ft