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this hidden oasis in arizona feels unreal 💧 fossi this hidden oasis in arizona feels unreal 💧

fossil springs & fossil creek are amazing water hikes for summer in arizona!

fossil creek (camp verde side): the dixon/ waterfall trail is about 2.1 miles out and back, pretty mellow, and you end up at this wide cascade with a swimming hole right at the base. 

fossil springs (strawberry side): the bob bear trail is closer to 9 miles out and back with real elevation gain. you will feel every mile on the way back up. same water source, completely different vibe

if you want to read more, comment 💦 for my blog post review on both!
everything you need to know about fossil springs i everything you need to know about fossil springs in arizona 💦

fossil springs is the larger/ more dramatic waterfall accessed via bob bear trail in strawberry — while fossil creek is the smaller spot near camp verde. fossil springs is absolutely worth the extra effort, the views are unreal!

🎟️: $6 per vehicle purchased online either 1 month or 48 hrs in advance! print & bring your permit — rangers WILL check. parking opens at 8, you have to be in by 4

🚗: the drive is much more manageable than fossil creek — paved roads to the trailhead. no high clearance needed!

🥾: 8.6 mile total out & back, ~1,400 ft gain — this one is a real hike! plan for it

🐶: allowed!

🚽: at the trailhead, but pack out your trash

💧: the trail drops steeply to the creek — going down is easy, coming back up in the heat is brutal. start early!

☀️: it’s HOT. we started at 8-9am, out by noon and it was already scorching. do not underestimate arizona heat!

⏰: 2+ hr drive from phoenix, 4+ hrs hiking — make it a full day (or camp!)

gear:
🎒 @rei daypack
☀️ @mountainhardwear sunshirt
👙 @rei trailmade shorts
👟 @teva water sandals & @dannerboots
they literally built the world’s hot springs in ut they literally built the world’s hot springs in utah 🌍🫧

worldsprings at zion has 50+ pools inspired by the most iconic thermal destinations on earth — and you can experience all of them in one day 👇

🇮🇸 blue lagoon, iceland
🇯🇴 dead sea
🇳🇿 rotara-tuapo, new zealand
🇫🇷 vichy, france
🇬🇧 bath, england
🇯🇵 hokkaido, japan
🇰🇷 osaek, south korea
🇮🇩 bali, indonesia
🇲🇽 grutas tolantongo, mexico
🇬🇹 fuentes georginas, guatemala
🇦🇺 yarrangobilly, australia
🇹🇷 kereshehir, turkey
🇮🇹 chiancianco therme, italy
🇺🇸 iron mountain hot springs, co
…and that’s not even all of them 😭

right outside zion national park in la verkin, utah — this place is so underrated it actually hurts

save this for your utah bucket list 🔖
everything you need to know about fossil creek in everything you need to know about fossil creek in arizona 💦

fossil creek is a great water hike & swimming hole to cool off in summer ☀️ fossil creek is the smaller/ shorter waterfall accessed via an easier hike from camp verde while fossil springs is accessed via bob bear trail in strawberry. both are beautiful!

🎟️: $6 per vehicle purchased online either 1 month or 48 hrs in advance! the dixon lewis lot is closest fyi! you should print & bring your permit with- you will be checked by rangers! parking opens at 8, you have to be in by 4

🚘: 14 mile washboard dirt road, rocky at the end. high clearance is best! 

🥾: 2.1 mile total, 136 ft gain

🐶: allowed!

🚽: at parking lots, but trash is pack out

💦: people die or are injured yearly here. don’t swim under the waterfalls! water sandals to change into make a huge difference for walking through the water! 

☀️: it’s hot as crap ok! we hiked at 830am, out by 11 and it was 80 and felt like 100.

⏰: 3 hr drive to trailhead from phoenix, 3+ hours hike & swim, so that’s a 9 hour minimum day!

gear:
🧢 @cotopaxi bucket hat
🎒 @gregorypacks 
☀️ @mountainhardwear sunshirt
🩳 @aerie shorts & sports bra
🥾 @teva water sandals & @dannerboots 

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