West Fork Oak Creek Canyon

West Fork Oak Creek Trailhead

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Trail that follows a creek at the bottom of a 1,000-foot canyon.

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Oct 15, 2024
We took this trail early morning before it got too busy - around 8:00am. Parking lot was beginning to fill up at this time. It's an easy trek - along clean paths with some elevation as you go. You wi… Full review by CarolT2497
Sep 19, 2024
The West Fork trail is incredible. 13 water crossings, incredible views of very high red rock cliffs/outcroppings, wildflowers even in September. We went on a weekday and parking was very open earl… Full review by 20bradleyg
Jun 1, 2024
Great trail with varying degrees of elevation. We had to park north of the trail head and walk south 1/2 a mile or so, but was definitely worth the walk. Amazing views looking up at the rocks above… Full review by Colecat2271
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How long does it take to hike west fork?
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I can't remember how long we were out there but there were sections that were covered in ice that slowed us down a lot. Under normal conditions at a leisurely pace and stopping …
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I can't remember how long we were out there but there were sections that were covered in ice that slowed us down a lot. Under normal conditions at a leisurely pace and stopping regularly to take in the endless sites/beauty I would say a minimum of 3 hours.
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Answer by Nicholas L · Jul 30, 2021
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What time does the parking lot open ? Their website says 8AM. But I read in couple of reviews saying it opens at 7. I am …
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What time does the parking lot open ? Their website says 8AM. But I read in couple of reviews saying it opens at 7. I am planning to be there my 6:30. In case the lot is not open is there any parking available near by ? Thanks
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We arrived around 745 and the lot was about half full. I believe it opens at 7 but people start lining up prior. I do not know of any other parking nearby.
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Hi, Several people mentioned arrive early due to this trail being very popular, the trail says opens at 8am. What's …
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Hi, Several people mentioned arrive early due to this trail being very popular, the trail says opens at 8am. What's considered early? Is it worth arriving at 6am or would that be a bust? Thanks in advance
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Arriving at 6 AM is highly recommend this time of year. There are several parking spaces outside the gates, which means you don’t have to wait for the attendant. His name is Bill if you …
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Arriving at 6 AM is highly recommend this time of year. There are several parking spaces outside the gates, which means you don’t have to wait for the attendant. His name is Bill if you meet him - very nice guy.
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Answer by DJsnorkeler · Jul 19, 2020
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Is it 7 miles round trip or each way?
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yup 7 round trip, hope you like it
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Is it worth the $10 parking just to walk the first mile of this trail?
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Yes it's worth $10. You have toilets and picnic table and trash cans. Plus a great Trail. What else can a car full of people get for $10 ? Maybe a bottle of wate at Disney World.
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