Thunder River loop Photoset • ultrazona • 2021-10-08 • HikeArizona.COM

Thunder River loop, AZ

	2021-10-08
	84 by ultrazona

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Thunder River loop, AZ

Hiking	13.00 Miles	4,260 AEG

Hiking	13.00 Miles	4 Days
	4,260 ft AEG

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Deer Creek to Tapeats Creek Trail

Deer Creek Trail - GC

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Fall colors popping on the rim. Did loop clockwise. Lots of pools on Espande. Attempted hike up Tapeats to cave, but ran out of time (overgrown/slow going), probably need the better part of a day. Thunder River Trail, Deer Creek Trail and parts of Tapeats Creek have washouts and need some repair. Took full lower route from lower Tapeats to Deer Creek. One section of lower route (past Western junction with Upper Route) has a narrow ledge and exposure (see photos). All toilets at mass capacity! Lots of road closures in area, consult FS before planning route. Route from Fredonia in great shape.

Autumn Foliage Observation Light
Light below the rim. Peaking up took in areas.

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