The Crack Swimming Hole Wet Beaver Creek. Description. The Crack on Wet Beaver Creek is an oasis in the desert. There are many spots to stop at along the way early in the hike and each requires a short hike off the main trail. If you choose to hike along the creek on the way in, it will definitely lengthen your time but is well worth the trip. The creek itself is shaded by a canopy of trees which many people enjoy instead of hiking all the way back to The Crack. There are some informational signs at the parking area that explain the wildlife you might encounter along with the usual safety points. There is a short checklist on one of the info boards but the most importantly is the reminder to bring in at least a gallon of water per person per day. I wouldnt suggest this hike for small children. You have to pass through a gate at the start of the hike and make sure the gate latches as you pass through. The trail is nice and wide most of the way in until you reach the short ascent just before the hole. Most of the elevation change happens after the swimming hole itself. You begin the trek at the historic Bell Trail which was and is still used to move cattle to the top of the Mogollon Rim see image below. A mile and a half you will reach the White Mesa Trail on the left. At the 1. 7. 5 mile mark you hit the Apache Maid Trail. You hit a fork in the road approximately 2. The Bell Trail leads to the left and the Weir Trail off to the right. Stay left at this point unless you want to do some exploring here. You start ascending at this point and there are a few more ups than downs, but the trail gets more interesting from this point on. Once you reach the Crack, grab a spot and get ready to cool off. The water is cool to cold. There are two side of the crack and several places to jump from ranging from 8 feet or so to as high as 3. There is access to the pools at the water level on both sides. To make the hike in easier, bring a nice sized backpack to lug everything in. Corel Draw Crack Torrent on this page. If you parked at the overflow parking area you will begin on the Bruce Brockett trail blue line on the map at the entrance to the overflow area which will meet up with the Bell Trail over the hill to the south after a mile. Keep note of this spot where the Bell Trail meets the overflow trail if you parked in the overflow parking as you might not notice it on the way back and add an extra mile to your hike out when you get to the end of the Bell Trailhead Parking area. Nearby Camping. Clear Creek and Clear Creek Group Campgrounds Getting There. From Phoenix, head north on the I 1. Sedona exit Highway 1. Head down the road for 2. If that parking area is full, head back the way you came in 0. Map Slideshow. Sign in the parking area. Take a look at the signs in the parking area before you head out. Bell Trailhead Gate. Make sure you chain the gate closed as you pass through and start the hike in. Bell Trail History. Some info about the Bell Trail. Info signs on the way to The Crack. The Beginning of the Trail. A nice wide trail at the beginning. Fork in the Road. At this point, you will take the fork on the left marked Bell Trail. If you head to the right, the Weir Trail begins. Heading to The Crack. After the fork in the road, you will start heading up the hill. Trail Beauty. Great opportunity here for some group pictures. You are almost there at this point. The Crack Swimming Hole. The eastern part of The Crack Swimming Hole. Another view of the Swimming Hole. Swimming into The Crack to the western pool. The actual Crack is only a few feet wide which separates the two pools. The West Pool. A nice 1. Be aware of rocks below. Dont dive here. The West Pool. A nice swimming hole, you can access this at the bottom end of the pool by foot. Jumping into the Crack. A nice jumping spot on the far side of the Crack. Previous. Next Videos. Cliff Jumping at The Crack Swimming Hole. A cliff jumper at The Crack 3.