The Cliff Spring Trail begins at the turnoff just before the Angel's Window and Cape Royal Point.  There is enough parking for three or four  cars.  The trail begins a moderate descent and follows a creek bed for about a quarter mile.

Turnoff below Angel's Window 7-16-2006 @ 12:03	Cliff Spring Trail sign 7-16-2006 @ 12:03	First descent on trail 7-16-2006 @ 12:04

     I reach the spring in about fifteen minutes.  Similar to Dripping Springs on the South Rim, water drips from a ceiling cavity of the cliff overhang and forms a pool below.  The area is lush with ferns.

Cliff overhang before spring 7-16-2006 @ 12:14	Cliff Spring sign 7-16-2006 @ 12:16	Ferns at the spring 7-16-2006 @ 12:16

Water at Cliff Spring 7-16-2006 @ 12:17	Water at Cliff Spring 7-16-2006 @ 12:20	Ferns at the spring 7-16-2006 @ 12:20

     This is the view of the Cliff overhang area on the return trip to the trailhead.

	Cliff Spring overhang 7-16-2006 @ 12:25

     This was a very pleasant short day hike.  The total trip takes less than an hour and is only one-half mile each way.  If you are visiting Cape Royal and the Angel's Window, I highly recommend that you take this hike.

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