Cave fossil creek toilet bowl. The 8 mile fossil springs trail might seem like a daunting trek just to get to the water but youll find that putting in a little extra work can be worth escaping some of the crowds of the. The current in the toilet bowl is strong and can be dangerous. Fossil creek wilderness area is an extremely large nature preserve with many hidden gems to uncover but well be zeroing in on one in particular. The air bubbles in the water make it very difficult.
A reserved printed permit is required. The name comes from a round slide on the side of the river into which many enjoy diving. If you go past the toilet bowl there is a beautiful cave where you can swim into. Recreationgov is your source for discovering and experiencing americas federal recreation activities and outdoor adventures.
Fed by a natural spring the fossil creek wilderness area is an oasis destination attracting hikers sunbathers cliff jumpers and swimmers to its crystal clear water. Fossil creek arizona all the basic info you need to know trail guide duration. Jerry arizona 15182 views. The hike back up to the parking area was a challenge especially with a heavy pack.
The waterfall trail leads from the waterfall parking lot to the popular 15 foot waterfall along fossil creek. The toilet bowl of fossil creek arizona is a dangerous turbulent swimming hole with sharp boulder obstructions. It resides at the end of an eight mile hike but the effort is absolutely worth the reward. I absolutely do not recommend going into the toilet bowl.
Arizona dayhike trip report. Spring summer season april 1 october 1. How high is that waterfall. During the spring summer season the fossil creek and springs area is day use only.
Hiking fossil springs trail to toilet bowl fossil creek wilderness az. My favorite water playground aka. A secret cave near the waterfall. Fossil springs trailhead permits must be reserved as bob bear trailhead as its name has changed.
First order of business was to clean the toilet bowl. Fossil creek or fossil springs. Despite the name the toilet bowl is a beloved hiking destination due to its beautiful waterfall over the old dam along fossil creek. Close to the falls the current is strong so be careful and use discretion.
Read more spring cleaning the toilet bowl at fossil creek may 2018. My friends and i did some house keeping and then we played.