Earp Falls
Total Miles
7.5
Elevation
262.28 ft
Duration
3.25 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Trail Overview
Earp Falls is created by seepage from Copper Basin Reservoir and is a perennial waterfall. The associated wash is verdant with palm trees and other vegetation not commonly found in this area. The water is cold and clear. This trail is rated 4 from the north end to just south of Earp Falls. There is a 6-rated obstacle just south of Earp Falls. The trail is also rated 4 beyond the obstacle but there is no go-around. Stock Jeeps can easily visit desert art and the falls along the north part of the trail then turn around. Well-equipped ones can continue on. There are a couple of dozen displays of desert art created with colored rocks near the north end of the trail. A short walk off the road. Continuing south of Earp Falls requires fording the creek and climbing over a 6-rated obstacle.
Photos of Earp Falls
Difficulty
Very rocky, rutted and off-camber trail with erosion, loose rocks, sand, washes and obstacles up to 3 feet tall, including ledges and short, steep grades. Potential for deep water crossings with strong currents.