West Clear Creek to Indian Maiden Falls Hike -- The Reality!

[@PeteKiefer]

Big reality check here. Dangerous for a solo hiker. Best to go in a small group. And perhaps watch several other videos about this hike before going. I like that you don’t sugar coat the trip. It’s really important to know before you go. I watched 6 videos about this hike. You yourself tell of a lone hiker who fell 40 feet, broke a bone or two and had to be rescued by others. Imagine if there were no others to do the rescuing… I recommend you join a hiking club in your area. Hike with others who know the route. You will be much safer with less disappointments and more joy. Thanks for posting your video. You are doing every one who is considering this hike a public service. Sincerely, Pete

[@abeer6044]

You are a brave woman for taking such risk. Thank you for sharing all the obstacles you observed on the trail…

[@SusanCatherine]

Thanks for watching!

[@justme-bb4qt]

On which side of the creek do you park to start hiking?

[@SusanCatherine]

Excellent question. I followed All-Trails suggestion and parked at Trail 17 Trail Head, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 (that's the address to use in Google Maps). That trailhead is just north of the creek. As I recall, the drive in was a bit bumpy so a high-profile vehicle would be best suited to this trailhead.

[@justme-bb4qt]

Thank you I been wanting to do this hike for a while but I wasn't sure how to get there, I been in the west clear creek before and yes is a tough hike from any point.

[@SusanCatherine]

If you do the hike I'd love to hear about your experience. I read so many comments on All Trails from people warning others that this truly is a hard hike. It's so hard to fathom since the elevation gain isn't different. That terrain really made it tough.@@justme-bb4qt

[@TimmyCramer]

Nice! Hiking in this Wed for first time. Timmy C Arizona

[@SusanCatherine]

Wishing you the best! Hope it works out.

[@jaycearboleda8806]

Rookie mistakes! You should go back with the crew that I knows the trail. Don't turn your back on this! :) I believe it's beautifully wild and peaceful. Did you even make it to hanging garden? Thanks for sharing the wild side of this trail, it gives me more reason to go!

[@SusanCatherine]

I've never been to Hanging Garden. I think I would try it again if it weren't for the boulders along the creek--which is akin to sitting in awful rush hour traffic and crawling along. Or, if I camped at the creek. Hope you get there and I'd love to hear a recap of your experience once you do! Enjoy the hike.

[@vwdwchallenge]

This had everything I panicked when you said you fell, an how’s the camera now those dead cats not keen on water, was happy when you bumped into people 200 ft up that’s bananas, loved the opening scene with the set up section, thank goodness for the inflatable ring👍❤️🙏love your home vlog area you leather chair is really nice, rustling bolders I would of panicked big time👍❤️

[@SusanCatherine]

Thanks so much for your kind compliments! The preparation for a hike like this takes awhile and yet I still forgot my hiking poles! Ugh!

[@vwdwchallenge]

@@SusanCatherine I follow a really nice man called the adventures of Xena and Beckett he is just the most amazing hiker he lives in the wilderness and does reviews on equipment I’m a bit partial to his channel as I love xena his amazing dog👍❤️

[@SusanCatherine]

@@vwdwchallenge Thank you so much for the tip. I found his channel and have subscribed. Hope to watch some of his videos soon. Avery and I are on a road trip (driving an RV) from Illinois to Colorado right now. We just visited the Walt Disney Home Museum :)

[@vwdwchallenge]

@@SusanCatherine wow you guys are just the best and super cool, I've been chatting to lots of other vloggers tonight the disney community is the best

[@SusanCatherine]

@@vwdwchallenge Oh Wayne--I feel very much the same about the Disney vlogging community. :)

[@chipcook6646]

Very interesting

[@streetfoodstory2144]

Wow amazing 🔔👍🔔👌👍

[@SusanCatherine]

Thank you!