MORENCI / CLIFTON AZ

Trail miles from west terminus: 271 via Lower Eagle Creek Rd Spur / 292 via main GET
Distance from GET: via Lower Eagle Creek Rd Spur & US 191: Morenci 11 mi E, Clifton 14 mi E (or via US 191 at main GET crossing: Morenci 15 mi S, Clifton 18 mi S)

Clifton and Morenci are sister communities, the former an historic mining town, the latter a modern, company-built town at the foot of a massive open-pit copper mine. Each community offers its own distinct cultural charm and eccentricity, and neither is soon forgotten after visiting. Hikers using the Lower Eagle Creek Rd Spur (Segment 14) would then hitchhike 5 miles on foot into Morenci via low-speed Highway 191 (aka the Coronado Trail). Hitchhiking to and from the main route via the main GET crossing of US 191 near the east end of Segment 14, is certainly possible, but don't expect instant gratification, as the road is lightly traveled north of the Morenci Mine area. See the guidebook for more on this.) Morenci offers most hiker services, including a full-size supermarket, but those who can manage the 3 or 4 miles extra into Clifton will be duly rewarded for their efforts. Historic Chase Creek Street is here, as well as Jail Cave, both living relics of Clifton's erstwhile mining heyday.

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