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Oak Creek in Slide Rock State Park - Sedona
Oak Creek in Slide Rock State Park
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6871 N. Highway 89A
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Slide Rock State Park: Awesome natural waterslide!
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  • Tumbling down from the Colorado plateau, the year round waters of Oak Creek have carved out one of the world's best swimming holes from the native red sandstone. At Slide Rock state park the water is cool, the rocks are warm and there are enough chutes, pools and riffles to cater to the thousands who come here on summer weekends. But do not fret! Just hike a little upstream to escape the crowds and enter an idyllic world of cottonwood, granite boulders and the melodious call of the canyon wren. See my travelogue to get the feel of the place.

    If I were organizing things, Slide Rock state park would be the destination and Sedona would be the 'Must See' activity. Unfortunately, you can't camp in Slide Rock but there are a couple of other Forest Service campgrounds along Oak Creek.

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  • Directions: Seven miles north of Sedona on highway 89A.
  • Website: http://www.pr.state.az.us/Parks/parkhtml/sliderock.html
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    Slide Rock State Park: One of America's Ten Most Beautiful Swimming Holes
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    Slide Rock St. Park, Sedona
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    7 miles North of Sedona, along Oak Creek Canyon, the most well known attraction is Slide Rocks State Park. The reason Slide Rocks are was designated a park was to keep it from being "loved to death."

    It is such a popular spot, especially in the summer months, that it is now managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the Arizonia State Parks. What is Slide Rocks? It is a section of Oak Creek where, for several hundred yards, the water descends in a series of steps as it flows over smooth rocks via a series of natural chutes and pools. It is absolutely perfect for sliding down and for swimming.

    There are really nice picnic tables, cooking grills, and a snack bar. Also, there a good toilets with sinks and running water. Additionally, drinking water is available!

    I would warn to be careful of the slippery rocks as you take a "slide". Besides swimming, sliding, wading, and picnicing, you may wish to birdwatch or just take spectacular photos.

    It's open all year, but there is no overnight camping.

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  • Phone: (928)282-3034
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    Slide Rock State Park: Slide Rock State Park
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  • Slide Rock State Park sprung up from simple beginnings. It was first a homestead by the Pendley Family who developed over 43 acres into a succesfull apple farm. Once the roads were eventually paved in 1938, the Pendley’s built cabins to attract vacationers and tourist alike. Not only did the river provide a wonderful source of water, but supplied the power to produce some electricity to run the ranch. Yet, one factor this park provides is the natural smoothness of the rocks form a natural water chute that children and adults alike enjoy, especially during the hot summers months. Even when we were here during November, a family in wet-suits, were enjoying the wonderful natural rocks, sliding down the river giggling away.

    Web site: “The park is named after the famous Slide Rock, a stretch of slippery creek bottom adjacent to the homestead. Visitors may slide down a slick natural water chute or wade and sun along the creek. The swim area is located on National Forest land which is jointly managed by Arizona State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service. Together these areas have seen the making of many Hollywood movies such as "Broken Arrow" (1950) with James Stewart, "Drum Beat" (1954) with Alan Ladd and Charles Bronson, "Gun Fury" (1953) with Rock Hudson and Donna Reed, and a scene from "Angel and the Badman" (1946) with John Wayne.”

    Park hours:
    January – April: 8 am – 5 pm
    May: 8 am – 6 pm
    Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend: 8 am – 7 pm
    September: 8 am – 6 pm
    October – December: 8 am – 5 pm

    Park Entrance Fees:
    Per Vehicle (1-4 Adults): $8.00
    Individual/Bicycle: $2.00

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  • Phone: (928) 282-3034
  • Directions: From Phoenix take I-17 north to Hwy 179 west through Sedona to Hwy 89A north. Park is 7 miles north of Sedona. From Flagstaff: Take Hwy 89A, 20 miles south.
  • Website: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/SLRO/index.html
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    Slide Rock State Park: Slide Rock Park Trails
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  • I enjoyed taking pictures, while the boys and my sister hiked ahead following the river. Myself and John took our time, just exploring some old structures along the way and some pretty spectacular formations. So enjoy yourselves and stay on the trails for your safety.

    They even had the foresight to install a restroom along the rock slide river so people didn’t have to hike back out to the other restroom facilities.

    Pendley Homestead Trail: 0.25 mile trail with a difficulty rating of easy. This paved, level trail is suitable for all visitors and travels through a portion of the historic Pendley Homestead of Slide Rock State Park. Features along the trail include some of the original apple orchards, Pendley Homestead house, tourist cabins, apple packing barn, various farming implements that were used historically in the homestead, a new orchard of semi-dwarf apple trees, and spectacular views of the canyon walls of Oak Creek Canyon.

    Slide Rock Route: This is a 0.3-mile trail with a difficulty rating of moderate. This primitive route along Oak Creek is the main access to the Slide Rock Swim Area. This is extremely popular area features a natural water slide along Oak Creek.

    Clifftop Nature Trail: This is a 0.25-mile trail that begins near the apple barn and offers scenic views of the Slide Rock Swim Area.

    Slide Rock SP
    6871 N. Highway 89A
    Sedona, AZ 86336

    Park hours:
    January – April: 8 am – 5 pm
    May: 8 am – 6 pm
    Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend: 8 am – 7 pm
    September: 8 am – 6 pm
    October – December: 8 am – 5 pm

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  • Phone: (928) 282-3034
  • Directions: From Phoenix take I-17 north to Hwy 179 west through Sedona to Hwy 89A north. Park is 7 miles north of Sedona. From Flagstaff: Take Hwy 89A, 20 miles south.
  • Website: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/SLRO/index.html
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    Slide Rock State Park: Slide Rock Park 1938 Cabins
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  • After Frank Pendley settled his 43-acre historical apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. He wanted to attract tourist, so once the roads were eventually paved in 1938, the Pendley’s built cabins to attract vacationers and tourist alike.

    Now they are very much part of the history of the park and you can still see them. Although, they do have them fenced off for our safety.

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  • Phone: (928) 282-3034
  • Directions: From Phoenix take I-17 north to Hwy 179 west through Sedona to Hwy 89A north. Park is 7 miles north of Sedona. From Flagstaff: Take Hwy 89A, 20 miles south.
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    Slide Rock State Park: Pendley Homestead ~Slide Rock Park
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  • This was originallythe Pendley Homestead, a 43-acre historical apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley arrived in the canyon in 1907 and acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. He was a very determined gentleman so he establishing a unique irrigation system still in use by the park today. The Pendley planted their first apple orchard in 1912 and grew a garden and kept some livestock.

    Slide Rock SP
    6871 N. Highway 89A
    Sedona, AZ 86336

    Park hours:
    January – April: 8 am – 5 pm
    May: 8 am – 6 pm
    Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend: 8 am – 7 pm
    September: 8 am – 6 pm
    October – December: 8 am – 5 pm

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  • Phone: (928) 282-3034
  • Directions: From Phoenix take I-17 north to Hwy 179 west through Sedona to Hwy 89A north. Park is 7 miles north of Sedona. From Flagstaff: Take Hwy 89A, 20 miles south.
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    Slide Rock State Park: Slide Rock Park ~Exhibits
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  • There is a gazebo style kiosk with eight poster boards displaying general Pendley Homestead information and park information. Lots of wonderful information about the history of the park and its surroundings. It is located by the stairways that leads downs to the river.

    Park hours:
    January – April: 8 am – 5 pm
    May: 8 am – 6 pm
    Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend: 8 am – 7 pm
    September: 8 am – 6 pm
    October – December: 8 am – 5 pm

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  • Phone: (928) 282-3034
  • Directions: From Phoenix take I-17 north to Hwy 179 west through Sedona to Hwy 89A north. Park is 7 miles north of Sedona. From Flagstaff: Take Hwy 89A, 20 miles south
  • Website: http://azstateparks.com/Parks/SLRO/index.html
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    Slide Rock State Park: Pendley Apple Shed 1932
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  • The Pendley planted their first apple orchard in 1912 and grew a garden and kept some livestock. Today it is still a working commercial apple ranch producing more than 1,200 boxes of apples in 2007 in the park. Apple Festival guests are encouraged to pick apples from the 13 varieties of trees in the park and take them home. During September: Apple Festival
    Pick your own apples and bring them home with you at the annual Apple Festival in Oak Creek Canyon.

    Slide Rock SP
    6871 N. Highway 89A
    Sedona, AZ 86336

    Park hours:
    January – April: 8 am – 5 pm
    May: 8 am – 6 pm
    Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend: 8 am – 7 pm
    September: 8 am – 6 pm
    October – December: 8 am – 5 pm

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  • Phone: (928) 282-3034
  • Directions: From Phoenix take I-17 north to Hwy 179 west through Sedona to Hwy 89A north. Park is 7 miles north of Sedona. From Flagstaff: Take Hwy 89A, 20 miles south.
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    Slide Rock State Park: Slide Rock Park Picnic Areas
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  • There are some of nicest picnic areas with huge beautiful covers. There are fifteen open air picnic areas for small groups are available near the entry station and parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Propane grilles, charcoal and wood fires are prohibited at all times!

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  • Phone: (928) 282-3034
  • Directions: From Phoenix take I-17 north to Hwy 179 west through Sedona to Hwy 89A north. Park is 7 miles north of Sedona. From Flagstaff: Take Hwy 89A, 20 miles south.
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    Slide Rock State Park: Pendley ~ Farming Displays
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  • Today there are many farming implements on display that the family had used. Just remember these farming equipment can be dangerous because of sharp edges. So respect them and watch your younger ones.

    History: This was originallythe Pendley Homestead, a 43-acre historical apple farm located in Oak Creek Canyon. Frank L. Pendley arrived in the canyon in 1907 and acquired the land under the Homestead Act in 1910. He was a very determined gentleman so he establishing a unique irrigation system still in use by the park today.

    Slide Rock SP
    6871 N. Highway 89A
    Sedona, AZ 86336

    Park hours:
    January – April: 8 am – 5 pm
    May: 8 am – 6 pm
    Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend: 8 am – 7 pm
    September: 8 am – 6 pm
    October – December: 8 am – 5 pm

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  • Phone: (928) 282-3034
  • Directions: From Phoenix take I-17 north to Hwy 179 west through Sedona to Hwy 89A north. Park is 7 miles north of Sedona. From Flagstaff: Take Hwy 89A, 20 miles south.
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